Nutrition Sherpath Questions Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

A young adult female patient recently gave birth to a baby with a neural tube defect. The patient was most likely deficient in which B vitamin? A. Folic acid (vitamin B9) B. Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) C. Niacin (vitamin B3) D. Riboflavin (vitamin B2) {Ans: Answer: A - Vitamin B9, also known as folic acid, plays a critical role in neural tube formation.}The student nurse is discussing weight loss and macronutrients with an adult patient. Whole wheat bread is a source for which macronutrient? A. lipids B. simple carbs C. Complex carbohydrates D. protein {Ans: Answer: C - Whole wheat bread takes longer to break down before absorption and is therefore a complex carbohydrate.}Which physical assessment findings are strongly correlated with a patient's risk for obesity and heart disease? A. Sleep apnea B. Waist circumference C. body fat percentage D. Body shape E. Ability to take medicine {Ans: Answer: B, C, D}The nurse is caring for an older adult who lives alone. The nurse becomes concerned that the patient is getting inadequate nutrition based on which neurologic manifestations? A. Decreased Alertness B. Slower muscle response time C. Decreased Hearing D. Decreased visual acuity E. Slower problem-solving {Ans: