Question 1

What is the lowest recommended daily caloric intake needed to safely meet the nutritional needs of the older adult?

Accepted Answer

A)  1000 
B)  1200 
C)  1400 
D)  1800

Question 2

What is the minimum fluid intake for an older adult?

Accepted Answer

A)  1000 mL 
B)  2000 mL 
C)  4000 mL 
D)  6000 mL

Question 3

When the nurse weighs an edematous patient with congestive heart failure, the weight increase from yesterday is 2.2 lb. What would be included in the plan of care for the patient? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Keep a pitcher of water at the bedside. 
B)  Offer frequent oral hygiene. 
C)  Limit fresh fruits and vegetables. 
D)  Avoid changing the patient's position. 
E)  Provide hard candy.

Question 4

The nurse caring for the older adult patient who is taking a diuretic for control of hypertension should monitor the patient closely for signs of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypokalemia 
B)  Hypocalcemia 
C)  Hyponatremia 
D)  Hyperkalemia

Question 5

What is the caloric value (in calories per gram [cal/g]) of protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  9 cal/g 
B)  4 cal/g 
C)  0 cal/g 
D)  7 cal/g

Question 6

Which disease process would result in a need for an increased caloric intake?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cancer 
B)  Osteoporosis 
C)  Arthritis 
D)  Stroke

Question 7

The nurse cautions the older adult against taking excess vitamin supplements because some vitamins can be retained in fatty tissue and cause liver damage, including vitamin(s) __________. (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B6 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E

Question 8

What are barriers to adequate nutrition for the older adult living independently? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Difficulty chewing 
B)  Lack of transportation to shop 
C)  Use of quick frozen meals 
D)  Lack of motivation to cook 
E)  Sensory changes

Question 9

Older adults plagued with chronic health problems may become undernourished because they __________. (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  are too fatigued to prepare meals 
B)  become frustrated when attempting to open packaging 
C)  may be unable to carry groceries any distance 
D)  have no interest in eating out due to health issues 
E)  lack stamina to shop for groceries

Question 10

What is the caloric value of fat?

Accepted Answer