1. A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant who is exclusively breastfed.

Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A) Hemoglobin 10 g/dL

B) Weight gain of 150g per week

C) Length increase of 0.5 cm per month

D) Head circumference consistent with chest circumference

Answer: B) Weight gain of 150g per week

Rationale: Infants typically gain about 150g per week for the first 6

months of life. The other options are not typical findings for a healthy,

exclusively breastfed infant.

2. A community health nurse is planning a nutrition seminar for a group of

pregnant women. Which of the following points should be emphasized as

a dietary requirement during pregnancy?

A) Increased calorie intake in the first trimester

B) Increased need for vitamin C to aid in iron absorption

C) Decreased intake of folic acid to prevent toxicity

D) Decreased fluid intake to reduce edema

Answer: B) Increased need for vitamin C to aid in iron absorption

Rationale: Vitamin C enhances the absorption of iron, which is critical

during pregnancy due to increased blood volume and demands of the

growing fetus. The other options are incorrect; calorie intake increases

more in the second and third trimesters, folic acid is needed to prevent

neural tube defects, and adequate fluid intake is important to prevent

dehydration and constipation.

3. A nurse is creating a care plan for an elderly patient with dysphagia.

Which of the following interventions should be included to ensure

adequate nutrition?

A) Encourage the patient to eat large meals to increase calorie intake

B) Offer thin liquids to make swallowing easier

C) Provide a high-fiber diet to prevent constipation

D) Thicken liquids to prevent aspiration

Answer: D) Thicken liquids to prevent aspiration