ATI Nutrition Quiz Bank Spring 2022 Answered with
Rationales.
A nurse is preparing a presentation about basic nutrients for a group of high school
athletes. The nurse should include that which of the following provides the body with
the most energy?
A. Fat
B. Protein
C. Glycogen
D. Carbohydrates - answers D. Carbohydrates
A nurse in a senior citizen center is counseling a group of older adults about their
nutritional needs and considerations. Which of the following information should the
nurse include? (Select all that apply)
A. Older adults are more prone to dehydration than younger adults
B. The recommended intake of daily fiber decreases in older adults
C. Many older adults need calcium supplementation
D. Older adults need more calories than they did when they were younger
E. Older Adults should consume a diet low in carbohydrates - answers Correct: A,
B, C
A nurse is caring for a client who is at high risk for aspiration. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
A. Giving the client thin liquids
B. Instructing the client to tuck their chin when swallowing
C. Having the client use a straw
D. Encouraging the client to lie down and rest after meals - answers B. Instruct the
client to tuck their chin when swallowing
A nurse is caring for a client who requires a low-residue diet. The nurse should
expect to see which of the following foods on the clients meal tray?
A. Cooked barely
B. Pureed broccoli
C. Vanilla custard
D. lentil soup - answers C. Vanilla custard (low in fiber & easy to digest)
NPO - answers nothing by mouth
clear liquid diet - answers - liquids that leave little residue
- examples: clear fruit juices, gelatin, broth
full liquid diet - answers - clear liquids + liquid dairy products all juice
purred diet - answers Clear and full liquids plus puréed meats, fruits, and scrambled
eggs
mechanical soft diet - answers clear and full liquids + diced or ground foods
soft/low residue diet - answers - foods that are low in fiber(or no fiber) and easy to
digest
- dairy products, eggs, and ripe bananas
Rationales.
A nurse is preparing a presentation about basic nutrients for a group of high school
athletes. The nurse should include that which of the following provides the body with
the most energy?
A. Fat
B. Protein
C. Glycogen
D. Carbohydrates - answers D. Carbohydrates
A nurse in a senior citizen center is counseling a group of older adults about their
nutritional needs and considerations. Which of the following information should the
nurse include? (Select all that apply)
A. Older adults are more prone to dehydration than younger adults
B. The recommended intake of daily fiber decreases in older adults
C. Many older adults need calcium supplementation
D. Older adults need more calories than they did when they were younger
E. Older Adults should consume a diet low in carbohydrates - answers Correct: A,
B, C
A nurse is caring for a client who is at high risk for aspiration. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
A. Giving the client thin liquids
B. Instructing the client to tuck their chin when swallowing
C. Having the client use a straw
D. Encouraging the client to lie down and rest after meals - answers B. Instruct the
client to tuck their chin when swallowing
A nurse is caring for a client who requires a low-residue diet. The nurse should
expect to see which of the following foods on the clients meal tray?
A. Cooked barely
B. Pureed broccoli
C. Vanilla custard
D. lentil soup - answers C. Vanilla custard (low in fiber & easy to digest)
NPO - answers nothing by mouth
clear liquid diet - answers - liquids that leave little residue
- examples: clear fruit juices, gelatin, broth
full liquid diet - answers - clear liquids + liquid dairy products all juice
purred diet - answers Clear and full liquids plus puréed meats, fruits, and scrambled
eggs
mechanical soft diet - answers clear and full liquids + diced or ground foods
soft/low residue diet - answers - foods that are low in fiber(or no fiber) and easy to
digest
- dairy products, eggs, and ripe bananas
