Nursing Elites

1. How much extra protein (above RDA) is safe to consume?

• A. 2x your RDA
• B. any amount
• C. 3x your RDA
• D. 20 grams

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Consuming up to twice the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of protein is generally considered safe for most people, although it may vary depending on individual health conditions.

2. What is the priority nursing goal for an adolescent with anorexia nervosa?

• A. Encourage effective coping skills
• B. Restore normal eating habits
• C. Stop weight loss or restore weight
• D. Promote realistic self-image

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The priority nursing goal for an adolescent with anorexia nervosa is to stop weight loss or restore weight. This is crucial in addressing the immediate health risks associated with anorexia nervosa, such as malnutrition, organ damage, and potential life-threatening complications. While encouraging effective coping skills, restoring normal eating habits, and promoting a realistic self-image are important aspects of treatment, stopping weight loss or restoring weight takes precedence due to the severe physical consequences of anorexia nervosa.

3. Low levels of physical activity are more commonly associated with which type of cancer?

• A. Esophageal cancer
• B. Pancreatic cancer
• C. Lung cancer
• D. Colon cancer

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Low physical activity is most strongly associated with an increased risk of colon cancer. Regular exercise helps regulate bowel movements and reduce inflammation, which are factors that can contribute to the development of colon cancer. Esophageal cancer, pancreatic cancer, and lung cancer are not as directly linked to low levels of physical activity.

4. Is it a good idea for an athlete to eliminate all fat from his diet in order to stay lean?

• A. yes, because dietary fat is stored easily in fat cells and can't be used for energy
• B. no, because fats provide energy during prolonged exercise
• C. yes, because fat is stored under the skin and causes the body to overheat
• D. no, because excess fat is converted to glycogen and stored in the muscles

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Fat is an essential energy source during prolonged exercise, so eliminating it entirely from the diet is not advisable for athletes.

5. What is the term for a barrier that prevents the normal emptying of stomach contents into the duodenum?

• A. Dumping syndrome
• B. Gastritis
• C. Gastric outlet obstruction
• D. Hypochlorhydria

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Gastric outlet obstruction refers to a condition where the opening between the stomach and the duodenum is blocked, preventing the normal passage of food. This is why choice 'C' is correct. 'A: Dumping syndrome' is incorrect because it is a condition where stomach contents move too quickly through the small intestine, not a barrier preventing emptying. 'B: Gastritis' is inflammation of the stomach lining, not a blockage of the outlet. 'D: Hypochlorhydria' refers to low stomach acid, which may affect digestion but does not create a physical barrier blocking the outlet of the stomach.

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