Nutrition ATI 2023 with Complete
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A nurse is conducting dietary teaching for a client who has AIDS. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Discard leftovers after 8 hr
B. Use a separate cutting board for poultry
C. Thaw frozen foods at room temperature
D. Store cold foods at 10c (50f) or less - ANSWER-B. Use a separate cutting board for
poultry
- A separate cutting board should be used for raw poultry. Raw poultry can contain
bacteria such as salmonella, which may contaminate other foods or work surfaces
- Leftover foods should be discarded after 24 hr
- Frozen foods should be thawed in the refrigerator to prevent the growth of bacteria
- The client should store cold foods at 4.4c (40f) or less
A nurse is teaching a group of parents of toddlers about measures to reduce the risk of
choking. Which of the following foods increase the risk of choking in toddlers?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Hot dogs
B. Grapes
C. Bagels
D. Marshmellows
E. Graham crackers - ANSWER-A, B, C, D
A. Hot dogs
B. Grapes
C. Bagels
D. Marshmellows
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory reports of a client who is receiving enteral feedings.
Which of the following values indicates a complication of enteral feeding that the nurse
should report to the provider?
A. Sodium 143 mEq/L
B. Potassium 4.2 mEq/L
C. BUN 25 mg/dL
D. Glucose 185 mg/dL - ANSWER-C. BUN 25 mg/dL
- A normal BUN is between 10-20 mg/dL
,- An elevated BUN can indicate dehydration, which is a complication of enteral feedings
and should be reported to the provider
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has dumping syndrome following gastric
bypass surgery 4 days ago. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse
include in the teaching?
A. Avoid foods containing protein
B. Drink liquids during each meal
C. Eat foods that contain simple sugars
D. Maintain a supine position after meals - ANSWER-D. Maintain a supine position after
meals
- The nurse should instruct the client to lie supine after eating to help slow the rapid
emptying of food into the small intestine
- A client with dumping syndrome should eat smaller meals more frequently and should
eliminate fluids at mealtimes
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has COPD about maintaining proper
nutrition. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of
the teaching?
A. I will increase my fluid intake when I eat a meal
B. I will eat more cold foods at meals rather than hot foods
C. I will avoid high-fat foods like butter and gravies
D. I will cook my meals instead of eating convenience foods - ANSWER-B. I will eat
more cold foods at meals rather than hot foods
- The client should prepare more cold foods to eat because they provide a decreased
feeling of fullness compared to hot foods
- Drinking fluids with meals will cause the client to feel full. The client should consume
as much food as possible prior to feeling full or tired
- The nurse should encourage the client to add items such as butter, sauces, and gravy
to foods to increase caloric intake
- The client should eat convenience foods, easy-to-prepare meals, and ready-prepared
meals because they take less energy to cook
A nurse is educating a client who is at 10 weeks gestation and reports frequent nausea
and vomiting. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the
teaching?
A. You should eat foods served at warm temperatures
B. You should brush your teeth right after you eat
C. You should try to eat sweet foods when you feel nauseated
, D. You should eat dry foods that are high in carbohydrates when you wake up -
ANSWER-D. You should eat dry foods that are high in carbohydrates when you wake
up
- Dry toast or crackers
A nurse is providing teaching about nutrients to a client. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include?
A. Carbohydrates transport nutrients throughout the body
B. Fats prevent ketosis
C. Protein builds and repairs body tissue
D. Carbohydrates help regulate body temperature - ANSWER-C. Protein builds and
repairs body tissue
- The primary function of protein involves building and repairing body tissues (e.g.
muscles, tendons, and collagen). The skin, hair, and nails are also made of protein
structures. A diet low in protein can impair wound healing
- Proteins transport nutrients throughout the body, not carbohydrates. Protein in the
form of hemoglobin transports oxygen; in the form of albumin.
- Ketosis develops when the body relies only on fats to meet energy needs.
Carbohydrates prevent ketosis by allowing the body to use fat effectively as an energy
source without the production of ketones
- Fats help regulate body temperature by providing a protective layer when the
environmental temperature drops
A nurse is caring for a client who has osteoporosis and a new prescription for calcium
supplements. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend to promote
calcium absorption?
A. Fortified milk
B. Ripe bananas
C. Steamed broccoli
D. Green leafy vegetables - ANSWER-A. Fortified milk
- Fortified milk provides 2.45 mcg of vitamin D, which promotes calcium absorption from
the GI tract.
- Adults up to age 70 need 600 international units of vitamin D per day and 800
international units thereafter
- Bananas are a good source of potassium. Broccoli is a good source of vitamin C.
Green leafy vegetables are a good source of vitamin K.
A nurse is teaching a client who is beginning a vegan diet and is concerned about
maintaining an adequate protein intake. Which of the following food servings should the
nurse recommend due to the high amount of protein?
Solutions
A nurse is conducting dietary teaching for a client who has AIDS. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Discard leftovers after 8 hr
B. Use a separate cutting board for poultry
C. Thaw frozen foods at room temperature
D. Store cold foods at 10c (50f) or less - ANSWER-B. Use a separate cutting board for
poultry
- A separate cutting board should be used for raw poultry. Raw poultry can contain
bacteria such as salmonella, which may contaminate other foods or work surfaces
- Leftover foods should be discarded after 24 hr
- Frozen foods should be thawed in the refrigerator to prevent the growth of bacteria
- The client should store cold foods at 4.4c (40f) or less
A nurse is teaching a group of parents of toddlers about measures to reduce the risk of
choking. Which of the following foods increase the risk of choking in toddlers?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Hot dogs
B. Grapes
C. Bagels
D. Marshmellows
E. Graham crackers - ANSWER-A, B, C, D
A. Hot dogs
B. Grapes
C. Bagels
D. Marshmellows
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory reports of a client who is receiving enteral feedings.
Which of the following values indicates a complication of enteral feeding that the nurse
should report to the provider?
A. Sodium 143 mEq/L
B. Potassium 4.2 mEq/L
C. BUN 25 mg/dL
D. Glucose 185 mg/dL - ANSWER-C. BUN 25 mg/dL
- A normal BUN is between 10-20 mg/dL
,- An elevated BUN can indicate dehydration, which is a complication of enteral feedings
and should be reported to the provider
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has dumping syndrome following gastric
bypass surgery 4 days ago. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse
include in the teaching?
A. Avoid foods containing protein
B. Drink liquids during each meal
C. Eat foods that contain simple sugars
D. Maintain a supine position after meals - ANSWER-D. Maintain a supine position after
meals
- The nurse should instruct the client to lie supine after eating to help slow the rapid
emptying of food into the small intestine
- A client with dumping syndrome should eat smaller meals more frequently and should
eliminate fluids at mealtimes
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has COPD about maintaining proper
nutrition. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of
the teaching?
A. I will increase my fluid intake when I eat a meal
B. I will eat more cold foods at meals rather than hot foods
C. I will avoid high-fat foods like butter and gravies
D. I will cook my meals instead of eating convenience foods - ANSWER-B. I will eat
more cold foods at meals rather than hot foods
- The client should prepare more cold foods to eat because they provide a decreased
feeling of fullness compared to hot foods
- Drinking fluids with meals will cause the client to feel full. The client should consume
as much food as possible prior to feeling full or tired
- The nurse should encourage the client to add items such as butter, sauces, and gravy
to foods to increase caloric intake
- The client should eat convenience foods, easy-to-prepare meals, and ready-prepared
meals because they take less energy to cook
A nurse is educating a client who is at 10 weeks gestation and reports frequent nausea
and vomiting. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the
teaching?
A. You should eat foods served at warm temperatures
B. You should brush your teeth right after you eat
C. You should try to eat sweet foods when you feel nauseated
, D. You should eat dry foods that are high in carbohydrates when you wake up -
ANSWER-D. You should eat dry foods that are high in carbohydrates when you wake
up
- Dry toast or crackers
A nurse is providing teaching about nutrients to a client. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include?
A. Carbohydrates transport nutrients throughout the body
B. Fats prevent ketosis
C. Protein builds and repairs body tissue
D. Carbohydrates help regulate body temperature - ANSWER-C. Protein builds and
repairs body tissue
- The primary function of protein involves building and repairing body tissues (e.g.
muscles, tendons, and collagen). The skin, hair, and nails are also made of protein
structures. A diet low in protein can impair wound healing
- Proteins transport nutrients throughout the body, not carbohydrates. Protein in the
form of hemoglobin transports oxygen; in the form of albumin.
- Ketosis develops when the body relies only on fats to meet energy needs.
Carbohydrates prevent ketosis by allowing the body to use fat effectively as an energy
source without the production of ketones
- Fats help regulate body temperature by providing a protective layer when the
environmental temperature drops
A nurse is caring for a client who has osteoporosis and a new prescription for calcium
supplements. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend to promote
calcium absorption?
A. Fortified milk
B. Ripe bananas
C. Steamed broccoli
D. Green leafy vegetables - ANSWER-A. Fortified milk
- Fortified milk provides 2.45 mcg of vitamin D, which promotes calcium absorption from
the GI tract.
- Adults up to age 70 need 600 international units of vitamin D per day and 800
international units thereafter
- Bananas are a good source of potassium. Broccoli is a good source of vitamin C.
Green leafy vegetables are a good source of vitamin K.
A nurse is teaching a client who is beginning a vegan diet and is concerned about
maintaining an adequate protein intake. Which of the following food servings should the
nurse recommend due to the high amount of protein?
