Nursing Elites

1. Can soluble fibers be fermented by gut bacteria?

• A. TRUE
• B. FALSE
• C.
• D.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Soluble fibers can indeed be fermented by gut bacteria in the large intestine, leading to the production of beneficial short-chain fatty acids. This fermentation process is important for gut health and provides various health benefits. Therefore, the statement is true. Choice B is incorrect as it contradicts the known scientific fact that soluble fibers can be broken down by gut bacteria through fermentation.

2. What outcome has been shown to be a benefit of breastfeeding that directly impacts the mother?

• A. conserving calcium stores
• B. contracting the uterus
• C. protecting against future hypertension
• D. speeding the resumption of ovulation

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, contracting the uterus. Breastfeeding helps contract the uterus after childbirth, reducing postpartum bleeding and helping the uterus return to its pre-pregnancy size more quickly. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because conserving calcium stores, protecting against future hypertension, and speeding the resumption of ovulation are not direct benefits of breastfeeding to the mother.

3. A guideline that is utilized in determining priorities is to assess the status of the following, EXCEPT:

• A. perfusion
• B. locomotion
• C. respiration
• D. mentation

Correct answer: D

Rationale: When determining priorities in patient care, assessing perfusion, respiration, and locomotion are crucial. However, assessing mentation is also important but not typically included in the ABCs of emergency care. Monitoring mentation is essential for neurological assessment and detecting changes in mental status, but it is not part of the immediate priorities in life-threatening situations.

4. Does alcohol contain energy and is therefore a nutrient?

• A. True
• B. False
• C.
• D.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Alcohol does contain energy and provides calories, but it is not considered a nutrient. Nutrients are substances that contribute to essential bodily functions. While alcohol may have energy, it does not provide essential vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients necessary for the body's health. Additionally, excessive alcohol consumption can have harmful effects on the body, further supporting why alcohol is not classified as a nutrient.

5. In the US, low iron intake is often associated with?

• A. low intake of fruits and vegetables
• B. pregnancy
• C. high sugar and fat intakes
• D. high protein intake

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Diets high in sugar and fat often lack essential nutrients like iron, leading to a risk of iron deficiency anemia, especially when iron-rich foods are not consumed adequately.

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