Nursing Elites

1. Which foods increase iron absorption when consumed with nonheme iron? (SATA)

• A. Kiwi
• B. Strawberries
• C. Coffee
• D. A, B

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Kiwi and strawberries are high in vitamin C, which increases iron absorption.

2. The lobe of the brain that contains the auditory receptive areas is the ____________ lobe.

• A. temporal
• B. frontal
• C. parietal
• D. occipital

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. Each of the following is a characteristic of fat, except one. Which is the exception?

• A. 95% of ingested fats are absorbed
• B. Hard fats take longer to digest than soft fats
• C. Fats contribute to palatability and flavor of foods
• D. Cooked fats improve the texture of foods

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. Hard fats take longer to digest than soft fats because hard fats are solid at body temperature, making them more challenging to break down. Choice A is true as the majority of ingested fats are absorbed. Choice C is correct as fats indeed contribute to the palatability and flavor of foods. Choice D is accurate as cooked fats can enhance the texture of foods.

4. You are an ostomy nurse and you know that colostomy is defined as:

• A. It is an incision into the colon to create an artificial opening to the exterior of the abdomen
• B. It is end to end anastomosis of the gastric stump to the duodenum
• C. It is end to end anastomosis of the gastric stump to the jejunum
• D. It is an incision into the ileum to create an artificial opening to the exterior of the abdomen

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.

5. Match protease with its digestive action:

• A. breaks down carbs
• B. breaks down proteins
• C. breaks down lipids
• D. helps fat digestion

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Proteases are enzymes that break down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids.

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