Nursing Elites

1. The mentally ill person responds positively to the nurse who is warm and caring. This is a demonstration of the nurse’s role as:

• A. counselor
• B. mother surrogate
• C. therapist
• D. socializing agent

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Patient safety and efficacy of care depend on actions rooted in established nursing protocols that consider both the immediate and long-term needs of the patient.

2. If there is an accidental injury to the parathyroid gland during a thyroidectomy which of the following might Leda develop postoperatively?

• A. Cardiac arrest C. Respiratory failure
• B. Dyspnea D. Tetany
• C.
• D.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Effective nursing care involves comprehensive assessments that address all aspects of a patient's condition, ensuring that interventions are appropriately targeted and outcomes are optimized.

3. What food is most likely a source of trans fats in the diet?

• A. red meat
• B. peanut oil
• C. corn chips
• D. salmon

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: corn chips. Corn chips, especially those processed and fried, are a common source of trans fats, which are associated with an increased risk of heart disease. Red meat (choice A) and salmon (choice D) do not typically contain trans fats unless they are processed or cooked in trans fat-containing oils. Peanut oil (choice B) can be a healthier option compared to trans fat-containing oils.

4. A dietitian tells you that you are not consuming enough calories. Which of the following nutrients could you add to your diet to increase your energy intake?

• A. fiber
• B. water
• C. protein
• D. vitamins

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Corrected Rationale: Protein provides 4 kcal per gram, making it a good source of energy to increase caloric intake. While fiber and water are important for other aspects of health, they do not provide energy like protein does. Vitamins are essential for various bodily functions but do not contribute directly to caloric intake.

5. If a person could not make bile, what would happen?

• A. experience fatigue, as the body would not be able to make lipid carriers to deliver fat to body cells for energy
• B. have less cholesterol being made by the liver
• C. need to consume higher levels of fat
• D. be unable to absorb most lipids, and fat would be excreted in the feces

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. Bile is essential for emulsifying fats in the small intestine, allowing them to be absorbed. Without bile, most fats would not be absorbed and would be excreted in the feces. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because the primary role of bile is in the digestion and absorption of fats, rather than affecting lipid carriers, cholesterol production, or dietary fat consumption.

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