Nursing Elites

1. A nurse is teaching a parent about appropriate snack choices for her 9-month-old infant. Which of the following food choices should the nurse recommend?

• A. Skim milk
• B. Unsalted popcorn
• C. Graham crackers
• D. Raw carrots

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Graham crackers are an appropriate snack choice for a 9-month-old infant due to their texture and ease of consumption.

2. A nurse is teaching about implementing a heart-healthy diet to a client who has coronary artery disease. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend to the client?

• A. Baked ham
• B. Processed cheese
• C. Broiled salmon
• D. Canned potato soup

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Broiled salmon is a heart-healthy food due to its high omega-3 fatty acid content, which helps reduce inflammation and improve cardiovascular health.

3. A nurse is reviewing the lab results of a client who has bulimia nervosa. The nurse should notify the provider of which of the following results?

• A. White Blood Cells 5,200/mm3
• B. Hemoglobin 14
• C. Magnesium 1.6
• D. Potassium 3.2

Correct answer: D

Rationale: A potassium level of 3.2 is below normal and requires provider notification, especially in clients with bulimia nervosa who may have electrolyte imbalances.

4. A nurse is providing teaching to an obese client who has gestational diabetes and is at 25 weeks of gestation. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

• A. This does not mean that my baby will have this disease.
• B. This means that I will have diabetes for the rest of my life.
• C. If I feel dizzy, I should drink six ounces of a non-diet soda.
• D. Being obese might be one reason why I developed diabetes.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The belief that gestational diabetes results in lifelong diabetes is incorrect; it often resolves after pregnancy, though it does indicate a higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes in the future.

5. A nurse is providing teaching about formula feeding to the parents of an infant. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

• A. Formula that remains in the bottle should be used for one more feeding.
• B. Formula should be changed to whole milk when the infant is 9 months old.
• C. If the infant is gaining weight too rapidly, dilute the formula.
• D. If the infant turns away after taking most of the feeding, stop the feeding.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: If the infant turns away after taking most of the feeding, it indicates they are full, and continuing to feed may lead to overfeeding.

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