Nursing Elites

1. Which dietary approach is most beneficial for managing hypertension?

• A. Increasing caffeine intake
• B. Reducing sodium intake
• C. Increasing dietary cholesterol
• D. Reducing fiber intake

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Reducing sodium intake is the most beneficial dietary approach for managing hypertension. High sodium intake can lead to increased blood pressure, so lowering sodium intake is crucial in managing hypertension. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because increasing caffeine intake, dietary cholesterol, or reducing fiber intake are not recommended dietary approaches for managing hypertension and may even have adverse effects on blood pressure levels.

2. You are doing bed bath to the client when suddenly, The nursing assistant rushed to the room and tell you that the client from the other room was in Pain. The best intervention in such case is:

• A. Raise the side rails, cover the client and put the call bell within reach and then attend to the client in pain to give the
• B. Tell the nursing assistant to give the pain medication to the client complaining of pain
• C. Tell the nursing assistant to go the client’s room and tell the client to wait
• D. Finish the bed bath quickly then rush to the client in Pain

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Understanding the underlying pathology and therapeutic techniques ensures that nursing care is not only reactive but also preventative, reducing the risk of complications.

3. Which lipid contains 3 fatty acids?

• A. cholesterol
• B. phospholipid
• C. saturated
• D. triglyceride

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 'D. triglyceride.' Triglycerides are composed of one glycerol molecule and three fatty acids, making them the primary form of stored fat in the body. Cholesterol (A) is a different type of lipid, phospholipids (B) have two fatty acids, and 'saturated' (C) refers to the structure of fatty acids, not a specific lipid containing 3 fatty acids.

4. The GAUGE size in ET tubes determines:

• A. The external circumference of the tube
• B. The internal diameter of the tube
• C. The length of the tube
• D. The tube’s volumetric capacity

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.

5. What is the form in which energy from excess intake of proteins, fats, alcohol, and carbohydrates is stored?

• A. Protein
• B. Fat
• C. Carbohydrates
• D. Alcohol

Correct answer: B

Rationale: When the body consumes more energy than it needs, the surplus is stored as fat, regardless of whether the energy source was proteins, fats, alcohol, or carbohydrates. This is why the correct answer is 'Fat'. Other choices are incorrect because, in excess intake situations, the body does not store surplus energy as proteins, carbohydrates, or alcohol.

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