Multiple choice
True/False
NCLEX
Select all that apply
Fill in the bank
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What is the primary function of fat? a. To facilitate protein metabolism b. To provide energy c. To promote the absorption of fat-Soluble vitamins d. To facilitate carbohydrate metabolism
What is B. to provide energy
100
HDL removes excess cholesterol from the tissues, aka "good cholesterol"
What is True
100
6. The nurse calculates a client’s body mass index as being 25.2. According to the classification of body mass index in adults, which of the following can the nurse accurately document about this finding? a. This client is over weight b. This client is mildly malnourished c. This client of normal weight d. The client is obese.
What is a. This client is over weight
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Which of the following is a source of lipids? A. Dark meat B. margarine C. Greens D. Poultry skin E. grains
What is A. Dark meat B. margarine D. Poultry skin
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The majority of lipid metabolism occurs after fat reaches the _________?
What is the small intestine
200
1. Lipids provide how many calories per gram of energy? A. 4 gm B. 9 gm C. 7 gm D. 10 gm
What is B. 9
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Essential fatty acids are used to support inflammatory responses
What is True
200
7. To ensure a complete nutritional assessment, the nurse tells the client the laboratory test will need to be done. Which of the following would be the most appropriate for this assessment? a. The client needs a complete blood count and cholesterol level drawn b. The client needs a chest X-ray and ECG completed c. There are no individual laboratory test to assess nutritional status. This nurse is mistaken d. The nurse needs s DEXA scan and cholesterol level drawn.
What is c. There are no individual laboratory test to assess nutritional status. This nurse is mistaken
200
Which of the following conditions is linked to lipid disorder? A. Cardiovascular disease B. hypertension C. Diabetes D. Obesity E. COPD
What is A. Cardiovascular disease B. hypertension C. Diabetes D. Obesity
200
If cholesterol is consumed in excess it could increase the risk for _________?
What is cardiovascular disease
300
What organ secretes enzymes that break down fat? a. Pancreas secretes pancreatic lipase. b. Kidneys release renin. c. Brain secretes neurotransmitters d. Pancreas secretes insulin.
What is A. Pancreas secretes pancreatic lipase
300
Phospholipids are the chemical name for fats
What is False (Triglycerides)
300
8. A client in the clinic is complaining “lots of blocked pores that look yellow” around his eyes. After inspecting these areas, the nurse realizes the client might be demonstrating: a. Signs of low vitamin K b. Signs of low vitamin C c. Signs of an elevated cholesterol level d. Signs of an elevated blood glucose level.
What is c. Signs of an elevated cholesterol level
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Which of the following organs release fatty acids? A. Muscles B. skin C. Liver D. Adipose tissue E. spleen
What is A. Muscles C. Liver D. Adipose tissue
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_____ fats are usually from fat sources (meat products)
What is unsaturated fat
400
When developing a teaching plan for a client who needs to limit saturated fat, which of the following foods would the nurse suggest the client limit? a. Seafood and poultry b. Nuts and seeds c. Olivie oils and canola oil d. Red meat and full-fat dairy products
What is D. Red meat and full-fat dairy products
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A diet that supplies 1% of fat will result in cachectic (wasting) state
What is true Rationale- a diet less than 10% cannot supply adequate amounts of essential fatty acids and results in cachectic wasting state
400
9. The nurse makes which of the following recommendations to assist a client in reducing lipid levels? a. Increasing complex carbohydrate intake b. Reducing cholesterol and saturated fats c. Reducing sodium intake and exercise d. Increasing intake of antioxidants
What is b. Reducing cholesterol and saturated fats
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Which of the following are categories of lipids? A. Triglycerides B. unsaturated fats C. Glycogen D. Phospholipids E. amino acids
What is A. Triglycerides B. unsaturated fats D. Phospholipids
400
Cholesterol belongs to the chemical substance group called __________?
What is sterol
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What fatty acid is found in vegetable oil? a. Linoleic acid b. N-3 c. Omega 8 d. Omega 9
What is Linoleic acid- important essential fatty acid found primarily in polyunsaturated vegetable oils.
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Fat is not an essential factor for the body
What is false
500
10. The nurse teaches the client with a diagnosis of hyperlipidemia about lipids in the body. The nurse informs the client the major storage form of fat in the body is: a. Phospholipids b. Steroids c. Lecithins d. Triglycerides
What is D. Triglycerides
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Which of the following does fat supply important tissue needs? A. Tissue building and maintenance B. hormone production C. Balance of nitrogen and water D. Metabolic functions and chemical reactions E. protective padding for vital organs
What is B. hormone production E. protective padding for vital organs
500
_______ carries triglycerides to the tissue?
What is VLDL
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