NUR 215 Exam 3 Study Guide - Nutrition

Which of the following is considered the 'bad' cholesterol and should be kept lower?

• HDL

• LDL

• Triglycerides

• VLDL

Which of the following is considered the 'good' cholesterol and should be kept higher?

• HDL

• LDL

• Triglycerides

• VLDL

Fill in the blank: The normal BMI range is _______.

• 18.5-24.9

• 25.0-29.9

• 15.0-18.4

• 30.0-34.9

What is the gold standard for nasogastric tube placement verification?

• Auscultation

• X-ray

• Checking for gastric residual

• Measuring from nose to earlobe

The head of the bed should be elevated to at least 30-45 degrees to reduce the risk of aspiration during enteral feedings.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a source of cholesterol?

• Fruits

• Vegetables

• Animal products (meat, eggs, butter)

• Whole grains

How long can opened or refrigerated feeding formula be used before it should be thrown out to avoid GI infection?

• 2 hours

• 8-12 hours

• 24 hours

• 48 hours

Which foods are sources of sodium?

• Dairy products, broccoli, green leafy vegetables, sardines

• Canned foods, tomatoes, cheese, ham, bacon, salty foods

• Broth, popsicles, gelatin, coffee/tea

• Apple or grape juice

Which vitamins are fat-soluble?

• A) A, D, E, & K

• B) B-complex vitamins & C

• C) Vitamin C only

• D) None of the above

Fill in the blank: Vitamin K helps with _______ and bone development.

• blood clotting

• digestion

• vision

• muscle contraction