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2 Nutrition and Hydration Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 2 Nutrition and Hydration, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
Fill in the blank
1 point

Complete the statement about a balanced eating pattern: It generally includes vegetables, fruits, grains, protein foods, and .

02
True or false
1 point

True or false: When assisting someone with a meal, offer the next bite only after the person has swallowed the previous bite.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

03
Written response
1 point

During a nutrition assessment, a clinician calculates a measure using height and weight when indicated. Enter the common three-letter abbreviation for that measure.

04
Choose one
1 point

A person has a poor appetite and struggles to finish large portions. Which approach may help support intake?

  1. A

    Encourage large portions at each meal

  2. B

    Offer small, nutrient-dense meals when appropriate

  3. C

    Remove preferred foods to promote a routine

  4. D

    Avoid follow-up unless the person stops eating completely

05
True or false
1 point

True or false: A single sign, such as thirst or dry mouth, reliably determines a person's hydration status.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

06
Choose one
1 point

A person on a therapeutic diet is eating very little. Which approach best supports safe, individualized nutrition care?

  1. A

    Apply the strictest available restrictions to every person with that condition

  2. B

    Disregard the prescribed diet if the person dislikes it

  3. C

    Individualize the diet so restrictions do not unnecessarily reduce intake

  4. D

    Remove all preferred foods before assessing the person's intake

07
Fill in the blank
1 point

Complete the care suggestion: For someone with a poor appetite, offer when appropriate rather than large portions.

08
Choose one
1 point

A person has a prescribed fluid limit. What should a caregiver do when offering drinks?

  1. A

    Encourage unlimited fluids because hydration needs are the same for everyone

  2. B

    Follow the prescribed fluid limit and offer fluids within that plan

  3. C

    Stop offering all fluids whenever a person has an illness

  4. D

    Increase fluids without checking the person's swallowing instructions

09
Choose all
1 point

Which signs may occur with dehydration? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Dizziness

  2. B

    Increased urine output as a reliable sign of dehydration

  3. C

    Dry mouth

  4. D

    Fatigue

  5. E

    Reduced or dark urine

10
Choose one
1 point

During a meal, a person develops a wet, gurgly voice. What is the most appropriate immediate response?

  1. A

    Continue feeding at a faster pace so the meal ends sooner

  2. B

    Offer larger sips to clear the person's throat

  3. C

    Stop feeding and report the concern according to facility protocol

  4. D

    Independently thicken the person's liquids

11
Written response
1 point

A person has persistent poor intake and unintended weight loss. Which nutrition professional is often appropriate to refer the person to?

12
Choose all
1 point

Which nutrients may be at risk of inadequate intake in older adults? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Protein

  2. B

    Calcium

  3. C

    Vitamin D

  4. D

    Vitamin B12

  5. E

    Potassium

  6. F

    Fiber

  7. G

    Caffeine

13
True or false
1 point

True or false: A nutrition screening tool can identify risk, but it does not replace a comprehensive nutritional assessment.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

14
Choose one
1 point

An older adult needs fewer calories than before but still needs adequate nutrients. Which approach best fits this situation?

  1. A

    Increase calories for every older adult, regardless of their needs.

  2. B

    Choose nutrient-dense foods even if calorie needs are lower.

  3. C

    Avoid protein foods because calorie needs decline with age.

  4. D

    Use the same calorie and nutrient plan for all older adults.

15
Choose one
1 point

A person has a poor appetite and struggles to finish large meals. Which change may help support intake?

  1. A

    Offer large portions so the person can meet all needs at once.

  2. B

    Remove preferred foods and focus only on dietary restrictions.

  3. C

    Offer small, nutrient-dense meals when appropriate.

  4. D

    Discourage meals between regular mealtimes.

16
Written response
1 point

What urine color change may occur with dehydration? Enter one word.

17
Choose one
1 point

A person has a prescribed fluid limit and swallowing instructions. What should the caregiver do when offering drinks?

  1. A

    Offer extra fluids because hydration is beneficial for everyone.

  2. B

    Withhold all fluids until the person reports thirst.

  3. C

    Offer fluids freely and address any restriction afterward.

  4. D

    Follow prescribed fluid limits and swallowing instructions.

18
Written response
1 point

A person has ongoing unintended weight loss and persistently poor intake. Which professional role is often appropriate for referral? Enter the role.

19
Choose one
1 point

Before helping a person eat, which action best supports safe, individualized assistance?

  1. A

    Confirm the ordered diet and the person's level of assistance.

  2. B

    Begin feeding immediately, then check the diet order if a problem occurs.

  3. C

    Assume the person needs full assistance if they have any health condition.

  4. D

    Change the food texture to make the meal easier to manage.

20
Open ended
1 point

A patient with severe undernutrition has been eating very little, and a caregiver proposes immediately increasing the patient's food intake substantially. What should the nurse do before supporting that change, and why?