NURSES LICENSURE EXAMS 2018 GENERAL PAPER-1, Q&A

A. Barbequed chicken

B. Citrus fruits

C. Dark, leafy greens

D. Enriched grains

 

14. Which of the following is not a means of determining a protein quality of a food

A. Biological value

B. Chemical score

C. Complementary score

D. Protein efficiency rat

 

15. Proteins are involved in all of the following functions except……..

A. Aiding in immune function

B. Promoting bowel movement

C. Providing cell structure

D. Providing energy

 

16. Which of the following nutrients would most likely be low in vegan diet?

A. Dietary fibre

B. Thiamin

C. Vitamin B-12

D. Vitamin C

 

17. When compared with whole grain products, enriched cereals and grains provide the same or higher amounts of all the B-vitamins.

A. False

B. True

 

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18. Thiamin deficiency can be found among ………..

A. Both C and E

B. Both C and D

C. Heavy users of alcohol.

D. Poor people in the developing countries reliant on corn as a food staple

E. Poor people in the developing countries reliant on white rice as a staple food

 

19. Deficiencies of ……… and ………. are extremely rare.

A. Biotin; Panthothenic acid

B. Vitamin B, Folate

C. Vitamin C

D. Vitamin C; Folate

 

20. Good sources of folate include…………..

A. Dairy products, fortified foods, and nuts

B. Lentils, spinach, asparagus, and fortified foods

C. Papaya, limes, orange, and potatoes

D. Tuna, chicken, beef, and dairy products

 

21. Which of the following decreases iron absorption?

A. Decreased intake

B. Increased needs

C. Meat protein factor

D. Phytic acid

 

22. Which of the following minerals is a component of haemoglobin and myoglobin?

A. Copper

B. Iron

C. Manganese

D. Zinc

 

23. In the use of the Mid Upper Arm Band (MUAB) on children under five in order to access their nutritional status, as a trained RCN which indicator best indicates that the child is severely undernourished as a trained RCN?

A. When the Mid Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) is: less than (<) 10.5cm

B. When the Mid Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) is: less than (<) 11.5cm

C. When the Mid Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) is: less than (<) 12.5cm

D. When the Mid Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) is: less than (<) 13.5cm

24. Retinol is an essential components of the pigment Visual……….

A. Blue

B. Green

C. Purple

D. Red

 

25. The condition created by excessive Vitamin A is called.

A. Hyper-Vitaminosis

B. Hyper-Vitaminosis A

C. Hypo-Vitaminosis

D. Hypo-Vitaminosis A

 

26. Which of these is odd?

A. Calcium

B. Fluorine

C. lodine

D. Zinc

 

27. The type of Beriberi characterized by the accumulation of lactic acid …….. Beriberi.

A. Adult

B. Dry

C. Infantile

D. Wet

 

28. Which of these Vitamins is produced by bacteria in human intestines and plant

A. Ascorbic acid

B. Vitamin 8

C. Vitamin E

D. Vitamin K

 

29. Which of the following is a major mineral

A. Fluorine

B. lodine

C. Iron

D. Sulphur

 

30. One of the following food is NOT a complete protein. Which is no

A. Egg

B. Fish

C. Milk

D. Zein

 

31. Which of these essential fatty acids is regarded as actual essential fatty aci

A. Arachidonic acid

B. Linoleic acid

C. Linolenic acid

D. Omega 3 acid

 

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32. Prolong lack of nutritionally balanced diet before and during pregnancy can have harmful influence on the foetus. The harmful effects include the following EXCEPT?

A. High chance of premature birth

B. Low weight

C. Poor cognitive abilities

D. Retarded physical performance

 

33. Which of the following best describes the method that can be used for assessing nutritional status of a community?

I. Food Balance Sheet

II. Food Leftover Method

III. Food Record

IV. Household Budget Survey

A. I, II, and IV

B. l, II and III

C. I, III and IV

D. II, III and IV

 

34. All the under listed Nutritional Anthropometric instruments can be used to assess the nutritional status of adolescents EXCEPT

i. Microtoise

ii. Mid Upper Arm Band

iii. Salter Hanging Scale

iv. Stadiometre

A. I, II, III

B. I, II, IV

C. II, III, and IV

D. III and IV only

 

35. The following elements contribute to the formation and development of red corpuses and to the synthesis of heamoglobin EXCEPT.

A. Cobalt. copper

B. Molybdenum

C. Selerium

D. Zinc

 

36. Recommended food for an aged should contain more…………

A. Calories for energy

B. lodine to prevent goiter

C. Roughage to prevent constipation

D. Sweet foods to improve taste

 

37. Vitamin E is one of the few major nutrients not listed on nutrition labels, in part because only a few foods contain significant amounts. What are the best sources?

I. Eggs

II. Wheat germ

III. Safflower oil

IV. Nuts

A. I, II, III

B. I, II, IV

C. II, III, IV

D. III, IV

 

 

38. Sulforaphane, a compound thought to protect against Cancer, is found in..

I. Broccoli

II. Cabbage

III. Tea

IV. Kale

A. I, II, III

B. I, II, IV

C. II, III, IV

D. III, IV

 

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39. If you are looking for the most fibre in a loaf of bread, the operative words are…..

A. Unbleached

B. Enriched wheat flour

C. Whole-wheat flour

D. Twelve-grain

40. Say Calcium” and most think milk, but other foods are rich in calcium as well. Such as which of the following?

A. Almonds

B. Broccoli

C. Dried beans

D. All of the above

 

41. Which of the following terms is used to describe an elevated blood sugar level?

A. Glucosuria

B. Hyperglyceamia

C. Hyperlipidemia

D. Hypoglyceamia

 

42. Trans fatty acids tend to ……….. blood cholesterol.

A. Have no effects on

B. Lower

C. None of the above

D. Raise

 

43. All of the following are ways in which fatty acids can differ from one another except Number of Galesies provided

A. Carbon chain length

B. Degree of saturation

C. Number of calories provided

D. Number of double bonds

 

44. Which of the following is classified as a complete protein?

A. Fat-free milk

B. Kidney beans

C. Wheat germ

D. Whole-grain bread

 

45. Diabetic exchange and carbohydrate counting are effective ways for individuals with diabetes to monitor their daily carbohydrate intake.

A. False

B. True

 

46. Which of the following lipoproteins is responsible for transporting cholesterol from the liver to tissues?

A. Chylomicrons

B. High-density lipoprotein (HDL)

C. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)

D. Very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL)

 

47. Which essential fatty acid can help lower the risk of coronary heart diseases?

A. Omega-3

B. Omega-3 and Omega-6

C. Omega-6

D. Omega-9

 

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48. Carbohydrates are involved in all of the following functions except

A Preventing ketosis

B Promoting bowel health

C. Promoting cell differentiation

D. Providing energy

 

49. Proteins are involved in all of the following functions except …..

A. Aiding in immune functions

B. Promoting bowel health

C. Providing cell structure

D. Providing energy

 

50. Which of the following nutrients would most likely be low in a vegan diet?

A. Dietary fibre

B. Thiamin

C. Vitamin B-12

D. Vitamin C

 

51. Vitamin A is involved in all of the following functions except Hero Jabin

A. Cell differentiation

B. Haemoglobin synthesis

C. Resistance to infection

D. Vision and dark adaptation