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ATI NUTRITION PROCTORED NGN NEWEST
2024 EXAM COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
A client reports constipation during a routine checkup. The client was
previously encouraged to increase their intake of mineral supplements.
Which of the following minerals should the nurse identify as the
possible cause of the constipation?
a. Phosphorus
b. Potassium
c. Magnesium
d. Calcium - ANSWER- d. Calcium
Rationale: Calcium can lead to constipation by decreasing peristalsis.
A nurse is caring for a client who has undergone a radical head and neck
resection to treat cancer and is receiving radiation therapy. The nurse
should monitor for which of the following potential adverse effects?
a. Bone marrow suppression
b. Radiation enteritis
c. Malabsorption of nutrients
d. Changes in the production of saliva - ANSWER- d. Changes in the
production of saliva
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Rationale: Changes in salivation are a potential complication of a head
and neck resection and radiation therapy.
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has celiac disease.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
a. "I can return to my normal diet after I follow this diet for 1 month."
b. "I can have tapioca pudding for dessert."
c. "I will choose canned soups that do not contain meat products."
d. "I will eat my sandwiches on whole wheat bread." - ANSWER- b. "I
can have tapioca pudding for dessert."
Rationale: A client who has celiac disease can consume tapioca because
this starch does not contain gluten.
A nurse is admitting a client who has had a fever and diarrhea for the
past 3 days. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse
the client is dehydrated?
a. Distended neck veins
b. Orthostatic hypotension
c. Weight gain
d. Peripheral edema - ANSWER- b. Orthostatic hypotension
Rationale: The nurse should identify a client who is dehydrated can
experience orthostatic hypotension due to the fluid loss from the client's
body, which causes low blood volume, resulting in low blood pressure.
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A nurse is preparing to administer an influenza vaccine to an adult client
who reports food allergies. Which of the following food allergies could
place the client at risk for a reaction?
a. Peanuts
b. Milk
c. Shellfish
d. Eggs - ANSWER- d. eggs
Rationale: A hypersensitivity to eggs can place a client at risk for
allergic reactions when receiving the influenza vaccine. The vaccine
should only be administered by a healthcare provider who can recognize
and respond to severe allergic reactions.
A nurse is providing teaching regarding diet modifications to a client
who is at a high risk for cardiovascular disease. The client is accustomed
to cultural Mexican foods and wants to continue to include them in their
diet. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse give the
client?
a. Use canola oil instead of lard for frying.
b. Use soy milk instead of cow's milk.
c. Use vegetables in salads rather than in soups.
d. Limit ground beef intake to 8 oz per day. - ANSWER- a. Use canola
oil instead of lard for frying.
Rationale: The nurse should teach the client to use monounsaturated
fats, such as canola oil, instead of saturated fats, such as lard, to reduce
the risk for cardiovascular disease.
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A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take to assess for
Somogyi phenomenon?
a. Monitor blood glucose levels during the night.
b. Check for urinary ketones at the same time each day for 1 week.
c. Perform an oral glucose tolerance test after administering a dose of
insulin.
d. Compare current glycosylated hemoglobin level with the level at time
of diagnosis. - ANSWER- a. Monitor blood glucose levels during the
night.
Rationale: Somogyi phenomenon is fasting hyperglycemia that occurs
in the morning in response to hypoglycemia during the nighttime. The
nurse should assess for this phenomenon by monitoring blood glucose
levels during the night.
A nurse is teaching a client about measures to reduce the risk of
osteomalacia. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include in the teaching?
a. Increase intake of foods high in purine.
b. Avoid foods with copious amounts of antioxidants.
c. Consume 20 mcg of vitamin D daily.
d. Take 150 mg of vitamin E daily. - ANSWER- c. Consume 20 mcg of
vitamin D daily.
Rationale: The nurse should instruct the client to consume 20 mcg of
vitamin D daily. Osteomalacia is characterized by a lack of vitamin D,
which leads to insufficient bone mineralization. This disorder coincides
with osteoporosis, thereby increasing the risk of falls leading to fractures
ATI NUTRITION PROCTORED NGN NEWEST
2024 EXAM COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
A client reports constipation during a routine checkup. The client was
previously encouraged to increase their intake of mineral supplements.
Which of the following minerals should the nurse identify as the
possible cause of the constipation?
a. Phosphorus
b. Potassium
c. Magnesium
d. Calcium - ANSWER- d. Calcium
Rationale: Calcium can lead to constipation by decreasing peristalsis.
A nurse is caring for a client who has undergone a radical head and neck
resection to treat cancer and is receiving radiation therapy. The nurse
should monitor for which of the following potential adverse effects?
a. Bone marrow suppression
b. Radiation enteritis
c. Malabsorption of nutrients
d. Changes in the production of saliva - ANSWER- d. Changes in the
production of saliva
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Rationale: Changes in salivation are a potential complication of a head
and neck resection and radiation therapy.
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has celiac disease.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
a. "I can return to my normal diet after I follow this diet for 1 month."
b. "I can have tapioca pudding for dessert."
c. "I will choose canned soups that do not contain meat products."
d. "I will eat my sandwiches on whole wheat bread." - ANSWER- b. "I
can have tapioca pudding for dessert."
Rationale: A client who has celiac disease can consume tapioca because
this starch does not contain gluten.
A nurse is admitting a client who has had a fever and diarrhea for the
past 3 days. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse
the client is dehydrated?
a. Distended neck veins
b. Orthostatic hypotension
c. Weight gain
d. Peripheral edema - ANSWER- b. Orthostatic hypotension
Rationale: The nurse should identify a client who is dehydrated can
experience orthostatic hypotension due to the fluid loss from the client's
body, which causes low blood volume, resulting in low blood pressure.
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A nurse is preparing to administer an influenza vaccine to an adult client
who reports food allergies. Which of the following food allergies could
place the client at risk for a reaction?
a. Peanuts
b. Milk
c. Shellfish
d. Eggs - ANSWER- d. eggs
Rationale: A hypersensitivity to eggs can place a client at risk for
allergic reactions when receiving the influenza vaccine. The vaccine
should only be administered by a healthcare provider who can recognize
and respond to severe allergic reactions.
A nurse is providing teaching regarding diet modifications to a client
who is at a high risk for cardiovascular disease. The client is accustomed
to cultural Mexican foods and wants to continue to include them in their
diet. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse give the
client?
a. Use canola oil instead of lard for frying.
b. Use soy milk instead of cow's milk.
c. Use vegetables in salads rather than in soups.
d. Limit ground beef intake to 8 oz per day. - ANSWER- a. Use canola
oil instead of lard for frying.
Rationale: The nurse should teach the client to use monounsaturated
fats, such as canola oil, instead of saturated fats, such as lard, to reduce
the risk for cardiovascular disease.
, 4|Page
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take to assess for
Somogyi phenomenon?
a. Monitor blood glucose levels during the night.
b. Check for urinary ketones at the same time each day for 1 week.
c. Perform an oral glucose tolerance test after administering a dose of
insulin.
d. Compare current glycosylated hemoglobin level with the level at time
of diagnosis. - ANSWER- a. Monitor blood glucose levels during the
night.
Rationale: Somogyi phenomenon is fasting hyperglycemia that occurs
in the morning in response to hypoglycemia during the nighttime. The
nurse should assess for this phenomenon by monitoring blood glucose
levels during the night.
A nurse is teaching a client about measures to reduce the risk of
osteomalacia. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include in the teaching?
a. Increase intake of foods high in purine.
b. Avoid foods with copious amounts of antioxidants.
c. Consume 20 mcg of vitamin D daily.
d. Take 150 mg of vitamin E daily. - ANSWER- c. Consume 20 mcg of
vitamin D daily.
Rationale: The nurse should instruct the client to consume 20 mcg of
vitamin D daily. Osteomalacia is characterized by a lack of vitamin D,
which leads to insufficient bone mineralization. This disorder coincides
with osteoporosis, thereby increasing the risk of falls leading to fractures
