ATI RN NUTRITION PRACTICE 2019
EXAM B V2| QUESTIONS & VERIFIED
ANSWERS| 100% CORRECT (60 Q&A)
QUESTION
A nurse is providing information regarding breastfeeding to the parents of a newborn. Which
ofthe following statements should the nurse make?
Answer:
"Breast milk is nutritionally complete for an infant up to 6 months of age."
QUESTION
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous enteral feedings via an NG tube.
Thenurse notices that the tube feeding has stopped infusing. Which of the following actions
is the nurse's priority?
Answer:
Flush the tube with warm water.
QUESTION
A nurse is updating a plan of care for a client who is receiving intermittent enteral feedings
andis experiencing diarrhea. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include
in the plan?
Answer:
The nurse should administer the feedings in small, frequent volumes because a large volume
orrapid feeding of the formula can cause diarrhea.
QUESTION
,A nurse is conducting dietary teaching for a group for clients who are trying to become
pregnant.Which of the following food items should the nurse include as containing the highest
amount of folate?
Answer:
3.5 oz chicken
QUESTION
A nurse is teaching a client who has a BMI of 22 about dietary recommendations during
pregnancy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of
theteaching?
Answer:
"I should plan to gain a total of 25 to 35 pounds."
QUESTION
A nurse is performing a comprehensive nutritional assessment for a client. After reviewing
theclient's laboratory results, which of the following findings should the nurse report to the
provider?
Answer:
Prealbumin 8 mg/dL
QUESTION
A nurse is providing information about cardiovascular risk to a client who has received a lipid
panel report. The nurse should include that which of the following findings is within an
expectedreference range?
Answer:
HDL 79 mg/dL
, QUESTION
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for ferrous sulfate about food
interactions.Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands the
teaching ?
Answer:
"I can take this medication with juice."
QUESTION
A nurse is planning dietary interventions for a client who is prescribed external radiation
forlaryngeal cancer. The client reports manifestations of stomatitis. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include?
Answer:
Provide meals at room temperature.
QUESTION
A nurse is assessing a client who has end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). Which of the
followingdietary habits increases the client's risk for dysrhythmias?
Answer:
Eating a diet rich in potassium
QUESTION
A nurse is providing dietary teaching about increased zinc intake for a client who has chronic
skin ulcers of the lower extremities. Which of the following foods should the nurse
recommendas containing the highest amount of zinc?
Answer:
4 oz ground beef patty
EXAM B V2| QUESTIONS & VERIFIED
ANSWERS| 100% CORRECT (60 Q&A)
QUESTION
A nurse is providing information regarding breastfeeding to the parents of a newborn. Which
ofthe following statements should the nurse make?
Answer:
"Breast milk is nutritionally complete for an infant up to 6 months of age."
QUESTION
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous enteral feedings via an NG tube.
Thenurse notices that the tube feeding has stopped infusing. Which of the following actions
is the nurse's priority?
Answer:
Flush the tube with warm water.
QUESTION
A nurse is updating a plan of care for a client who is receiving intermittent enteral feedings
andis experiencing diarrhea. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include
in the plan?
Answer:
The nurse should administer the feedings in small, frequent volumes because a large volume
orrapid feeding of the formula can cause diarrhea.
QUESTION
,A nurse is conducting dietary teaching for a group for clients who are trying to become
pregnant.Which of the following food items should the nurse include as containing the highest
amount of folate?
Answer:
3.5 oz chicken
QUESTION
A nurse is teaching a client who has a BMI of 22 about dietary recommendations during
pregnancy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of
theteaching?
Answer:
"I should plan to gain a total of 25 to 35 pounds."
QUESTION
A nurse is performing a comprehensive nutritional assessment for a client. After reviewing
theclient's laboratory results, which of the following findings should the nurse report to the
provider?
Answer:
Prealbumin 8 mg/dL
QUESTION
A nurse is providing information about cardiovascular risk to a client who has received a lipid
panel report. The nurse should include that which of the following findings is within an
expectedreference range?
Answer:
HDL 79 mg/dL
, QUESTION
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for ferrous sulfate about food
interactions.Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands the
teaching ?
Answer:
"I can take this medication with juice."
QUESTION
A nurse is planning dietary interventions for a client who is prescribed external radiation
forlaryngeal cancer. The client reports manifestations of stomatitis. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include?
Answer:
Provide meals at room temperature.
QUESTION
A nurse is assessing a client who has end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). Which of the
followingdietary habits increases the client's risk for dysrhythmias?
Answer:
Eating a diet rich in potassium
QUESTION
A nurse is providing dietary teaching about increased zinc intake for a client who has chronic
skin ulcers of the lower extremities. Which of the following foods should the nurse
recommendas containing the highest amount of zinc?
Answer:
4 oz ground beef patty
