ATI Nutrition Updated Questions &Correct
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what is the best source of protein
CORRECT ANSWER:
Cottage cheese
What lab data indicates that a pt is experiencing fluid overload?
CORRECT ANSWER:
pt who has a sodium level of 130
Post-op pt education for colostomy?
CORRECT ANSWER:
increase your intake of foods containing pectin
Pt w a pressure wound injury, what finding should indicate to the
nurse that the pt is at risk for impaired wound healing?
CORRECT ANSWER:
Albumin 3.0 (expected range 3.5-5)
Plan of care for pt with anorexia nervosa, which interventions should
the nurse include in the plan?
CORRECT ANSWER:
,assign privileges on direct weight gain
-The nurse should explain to the client that restrictions and
privileges will be dependent on treatment compliance and direct
weight gain. This approach involves the client in development of the
plan of care and gives them control in achieving desired privileges.
Antepartum pt, nutritional recommendations that should be made
during pregnancy, which statement by the pt indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
CORRECT ANSWER:
"I should take a daily iron supplement during my pregnancy"
-increase protein intake
-reduce fat intake
-wt gain is based off of its BMI
What are findings of dehydration?
CORRECT ANSWER:
-orthostatic hypotension
-low Blood volume, resulting in low Blood pressure
-wt loss
-dry skin & poor skin turgor
-flattened neck veins
what information regarding breastfeeding, which statement should
the nurse make?
CORRECT ANSWER:
"breast milk is nutritionally complete for an infant up to 6 months of
age"
What should the nurse recognize as an indication of malnutrition?
CORRECT ANSWER:
ankle edema
-dry skin
,-paresthesia & weak hand grasps
-dry conjunctiva & corneal vascularization
Diet modifications for pt at high risk of cardiovascular disease
CORRECT ANSWER:
-use canola oil
-increase intake of raw & cooked vegetables
-fat-free or low-fat cows milk
mechanical soft diet for pt with dysphagia, what foods can the nurse
tell the pt to eat
CORRECT ANSWER:
mashed potatoes.
-cooked fruits & veggies, foods that are softened with liquids, &
foods that are thickened for consistency
nutritional changes for pt with ago-related macular degeneration
(AMD)
CORRECT ANSWER:
increase dietary intake of lutein
-Lutein, a carotenoid found in vitamin A, slows the progression of
AMD and is found in kale, spinach, collards, and mustard greens.
OTHERS: antioxidants, lutein, & vitamins e & B12 can slow age -
related vision loss.
plan of care for pt receiving intermittent enteral feedings & is
experiencing diarrhea, what interventions should the nurse include?
CORRECT ANSWER:
feed the pt in small, frequent volumes.
-room temp formula
-high-calorie formula
stomatitis, what interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
, CORRECT ANSWER:
relieve mouth pain by consuming frozen foods (frozen bananas, ice
cream, popsicles)
-soft toothbrush & rinse mouth w NS & water or mixture of baking
soda or water.
-use a straw to minimize contact of liquids w sores in the mouth
pt receiving chemo, which intervention should the nurse suggest to
aid in management of tx-related changes in taste?
CORRECT ANSWER:
use plastic utensils
-foods serves cold or room temp. to improve taste
-tart foods & seasonings to improve taste
What foods should be consumed with levodopa-carbidopa?
(prescription for Parkinson's disease)
CORRECT ANSWER:
-one slice of wheat toast
--least protein filled item - protein decreases absorption of the drug
What lab value indicated effective tx of type 2 DM?
CORRECT ANSWER:
HbA1c 6.5%
what condition requires the need for additional protein intake?
CORRECT ANSWER:
pressure injury
what should iron supplements be taken in conjunction with to
increase absorption of the iron?
CORRECT ANSWER:
-vitamin C containing beverages - orange juice or tomato juice
Verified Answers | Study Guide | 100%
Guarantee Pass | Graded A+ ,well Reviewed and
Revised| Latest Exam and Newest Version |
Rationalized!!!!
what is the best source of protein
CORRECT ANSWER:
Cottage cheese
What lab data indicates that a pt is experiencing fluid overload?
CORRECT ANSWER:
pt who has a sodium level of 130
Post-op pt education for colostomy?
CORRECT ANSWER:
increase your intake of foods containing pectin
Pt w a pressure wound injury, what finding should indicate to the
nurse that the pt is at risk for impaired wound healing?
CORRECT ANSWER:
Albumin 3.0 (expected range 3.5-5)
Plan of care for pt with anorexia nervosa, which interventions should
the nurse include in the plan?
CORRECT ANSWER:
,assign privileges on direct weight gain
-The nurse should explain to the client that restrictions and
privileges will be dependent on treatment compliance and direct
weight gain. This approach involves the client in development of the
plan of care and gives them control in achieving desired privileges.
Antepartum pt, nutritional recommendations that should be made
during pregnancy, which statement by the pt indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
CORRECT ANSWER:
"I should take a daily iron supplement during my pregnancy"
-increase protein intake
-reduce fat intake
-wt gain is based off of its BMI
What are findings of dehydration?
CORRECT ANSWER:
-orthostatic hypotension
-low Blood volume, resulting in low Blood pressure
-wt loss
-dry skin & poor skin turgor
-flattened neck veins
what information regarding breastfeeding, which statement should
the nurse make?
CORRECT ANSWER:
"breast milk is nutritionally complete for an infant up to 6 months of
age"
What should the nurse recognize as an indication of malnutrition?
CORRECT ANSWER:
ankle edema
-dry skin
,-paresthesia & weak hand grasps
-dry conjunctiva & corneal vascularization
Diet modifications for pt at high risk of cardiovascular disease
CORRECT ANSWER:
-use canola oil
-increase intake of raw & cooked vegetables
-fat-free or low-fat cows milk
mechanical soft diet for pt with dysphagia, what foods can the nurse
tell the pt to eat
CORRECT ANSWER:
mashed potatoes.
-cooked fruits & veggies, foods that are softened with liquids, &
foods that are thickened for consistency
nutritional changes for pt with ago-related macular degeneration
(AMD)
CORRECT ANSWER:
increase dietary intake of lutein
-Lutein, a carotenoid found in vitamin A, slows the progression of
AMD and is found in kale, spinach, collards, and mustard greens.
OTHERS: antioxidants, lutein, & vitamins e & B12 can slow age -
related vision loss.
plan of care for pt receiving intermittent enteral feedings & is
experiencing diarrhea, what interventions should the nurse include?
CORRECT ANSWER:
feed the pt in small, frequent volumes.
-room temp formula
-high-calorie formula
stomatitis, what interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
, CORRECT ANSWER:
relieve mouth pain by consuming frozen foods (frozen bananas, ice
cream, popsicles)
-soft toothbrush & rinse mouth w NS & water or mixture of baking
soda or water.
-use a straw to minimize contact of liquids w sores in the mouth
pt receiving chemo, which intervention should the nurse suggest to
aid in management of tx-related changes in taste?
CORRECT ANSWER:
use plastic utensils
-foods serves cold or room temp. to improve taste
-tart foods & seasonings to improve taste
What foods should be consumed with levodopa-carbidopa?
(prescription for Parkinson's disease)
CORRECT ANSWER:
-one slice of wheat toast
--least protein filled item - protein decreases absorption of the drug
What lab value indicated effective tx of type 2 DM?
CORRECT ANSWER:
HbA1c 6.5%
what condition requires the need for additional protein intake?
CORRECT ANSWER:
pressure injury
what should iron supplements be taken in conjunction with to
increase absorption of the iron?
CORRECT ANSWER:
-vitamin C containing beverages - orange juice or tomato juice
