HESI LPN
Nutrition Final Exam Quizlet
1. What is a key aspect of managing a child with eczema?
- A. Daily baths with soap
- B. Regular use of emollients and moisturizers
- C. High-protein diet
- D. Frequent exposure to sunlight
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Regular use of emollients and moisturizers is a key aspect of managing eczema in children. Emollients help maintain skin hydration and reduce irritation, which are crucial in managing eczema symptoms. Daily baths with soap can actually worsen eczema by drying out the skin further. A high-protein diet and frequent exposure to sunlight are not directly related to managing eczema and may not have a significant impact on the condition.
2. What is the primary goal in managing a child with cystic fibrosis?
- A. Increase dietary fat intake
- B. Prevent lung infections
- C. Increase physical activity
- D. Ensure high protein intake
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The primary goal in managing a child with cystic fibrosis is to prevent lung infections. Cystic fibrosis primarily affects the respiratory system, leading to thick mucus buildup in the lungs, which increases the risk of infections. Preventing lung infections through proper respiratory care, medications, airway clearance techniques, and vaccinations is crucial in managing cystic fibrosis. While dietary interventions like increasing dietary fat intake, ensuring high protein intake, and promoting physical activity are also important aspects of cystic fibrosis management, preventing lung infections takes precedence as it directly addresses a major complication of the condition.
3. Why would a person who eats a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast every day most likely be making a food choice based on ___?
- A. habit
- B. availability
- C. body image
- D. environmental concerns
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: habit. Eating the same food regularly often stems from habit, which is a behavior that is repeated regularly and tends to occur subconsciously. Choice B, availability, is incorrect as it refers to the accessibility of a particular food rather than the frequency of consumption. Choice C, body image, is also incorrect as this term relates to how one perceives their own body rather than their food choices. Choice D, environmental concerns, is unrelated to the scenario provided, which is about the frequency of choosing oatmeal for breakfast.
4. The nurse is caring for a group of clients on a surgical unit. Which client should the nurse assess first?
- A. A client who is two days post knee surgery and describes pain at a “4” on a 1 to 10 scale
- B. A client who is one day post bowel resection with no bowel sounds
- C. A client who is 8 hours post appendectomy with urinary output of 480 ml
- D. A client who was admitted with severe abdominal pain and suddenly has no pain
Correct answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D. A sudden absence of pain in a client with severe abdominal pain may indicate a serious condition such as internal bleeding. This sudden change in pain status requires immediate assessment to rule out any life-threatening complications. Choices A, B, and C do not indicate an acute change in the client's condition that would necessitate immediate attention compared to sudden pain relief in a client with severe abdominal pain.
5. A child with a diagnosis of asthma is being evaluated for medication management. What is an important assessment for the nurse to perform?
- A. Assess the child's sleep patterns
- B. Assess the child's dietary intake
- C. Assess the child's academic performance
- D. Assess the child's behavior at home
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the child's dietary intake is crucial in managing asthma as certain foods can trigger or worsen symptoms. Monitoring dietary habits helps identify any potential triggers and ensures proper nutrition, which can impact asthma control. Assessing sleep patterns, academic performance, or behavior at home may provide valuable information in a general health assessment, but when specifically managing asthma, dietary intake assessment is the most relevant.