NSG 1540 ATI Fundamentals Exam 2 Questions With
Correct Answers | Verified 2026/2027 | Graded A+
A nurse in a senior center is counseling a group of older adults about their
nutritional needs & considerations. Which of the following info should the nurse
include? Select all.
A. Older adults are more prone to dehydration than younger adults are
B. Older adults need the same amount of most vitamins & minerals as younger
adults do
C. Many older men & women 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
A. Sensations of thirst diminish with age, leaving older adults more prone to
dehydration
B. These requirements do not change form middle adulthood to older adulthood.
However, some older adults need additional vitamin and miner supplements to
treat or prevent specific deficiencies.
C. If older adults ingest insufficient calcium in the diet, they need supplements to
help prevent bone demineralization (osteoporosis)
A nurse is delivering an enteral feeding to a client who has an NG tube in place for
intermittent feedings. When the nurse pours water into the syringe after the
formula drains from the syringe, the client asks the nurse why the water is
necessary. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
A. "Water helps clear the tube so it doesn't get clogged."
B. "Flushing helps make sure the tube stays in place."
,C. "This will help you get enough fluids."
D. "Adding water makes the formula less concentrated."
A. Flush the tube after instilling the feeding to help keep the NG tube patent by
clearing any excess formula from the tube so that it doesn't clump and clog the
tube.
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous enteral feedings. Which
of the following nursing interventions is the highest priority when the nurse
suspects aspiration of the feeding?
A. Auscultate breath sounds
B. Stop the feeding
C. Obtain a chest x-ray
D. Initiate oxygen therapy
B. The greatest risk to client is aspiration pneumonia. The first action to take is to
stop the feeding so that no more formula can enter the lungs.
A nurse is preparing to instill an enteral feeding for a client who has an NG tube in
place. Which of following actions is the nurse's highest assessment priority before
performing this procedure?
A. Check how long the feeding container has been open
B. Verify the placement of the NG tube
C. Confirm that the client does not have diarrhea
D. Make sure the client is alert and oriented
B. The greatest risk to the client receiving enteral feedings is injury from
aspiration. The priority nursing assessment before initiating an enteral feeding is to
verify proper placement of the NG tube.
, A nurse is caring for a client in a long-term care facility who is receiving enteral
feedings via an NG tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse complete
prior to administering the tube feeding? (select all that apply)
A. Auscultate bowel sounds
B. Assist the client to an upright position
C. Test the pH of gastric aspirate.
D. Warm the formula to body temperature
E. Discard any residual gastric contents
A. Auscultate for bowel sounds, because the client's gastrointestinal tract might not
be able to absorb nutrients. Then withhold feedings and notify the provider.
B. Place the client in an upright position, with at least a 30 degree elevation of the
head of the bed. Upright positioning helps prevent aspiration.
C. Before administering enteral feedings, verify the placement of the NG tube. The
only reliable method is x-ray confirmation, which is impractical prior to every
feeding. Testing the pH of gastric aspirate is an acceptable method between x-ray
confirmations.
A nurse is preparing to insert an NG tube for a client who requires gastric
decompression. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform before
beginning the procedure? (select all that apply)
A. Review a signal the client can use if feeling any distress.
B. Lay a towel across the client's chest.
C. Administer oral pain medication.
D. Obtain a Dobhoff tube for insertion
E. Have a petroleum-based lubricant available
Correct Answers | Verified 2026/2027 | Graded A+
A nurse in a senior center is counseling a group of older adults about their
nutritional needs & considerations. Which of the following info should the nurse
include? Select all.
A. Older adults are more prone to dehydration than younger adults are
B. Older adults need the same amount of most vitamins & minerals as younger
adults do
C. Many older men & women 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
A. Sensations of thirst diminish with age, leaving older adults more prone to
dehydration
B. These requirements do not change form middle adulthood to older adulthood.
However, some older adults need additional vitamin and miner supplements to
treat or prevent specific deficiencies.
C. If older adults ingest insufficient calcium in the diet, they need supplements to
help prevent bone demineralization (osteoporosis)
A nurse is delivering an enteral feeding to a client who has an NG tube in place for
intermittent feedings. When the nurse pours water into the syringe after the
formula drains from the syringe, the client asks the nurse why the water is
necessary. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
A. "Water helps clear the tube so it doesn't get clogged."
B. "Flushing helps make sure the tube stays in place."
,C. "This will help you get enough fluids."
D. "Adding water makes the formula less concentrated."
A. Flush the tube after instilling the feeding to help keep the NG tube patent by
clearing any excess formula from the tube so that it doesn't clump and clog the
tube.
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous enteral feedings. Which
of the following nursing interventions is the highest priority when the nurse
suspects aspiration of the feeding?
A. Auscultate breath sounds
B. Stop the feeding
C. Obtain a chest x-ray
D. Initiate oxygen therapy
B. The greatest risk to client is aspiration pneumonia. The first action to take is to
stop the feeding so that no more formula can enter the lungs.
A nurse is preparing to instill an enteral feeding for a client who has an NG tube in
place. Which of following actions is the nurse's highest assessment priority before
performing this procedure?
A. Check how long the feeding container has been open
B. Verify the placement of the NG tube
C. Confirm that the client does not have diarrhea
D. Make sure the client is alert and oriented
B. The greatest risk to the client receiving enteral feedings is injury from
aspiration. The priority nursing assessment before initiating an enteral feeding is to
verify proper placement of the NG tube.
, A nurse is caring for a client in a long-term care facility who is receiving enteral
feedings via an NG tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse complete
prior to administering the tube feeding? (select all that apply)
A. Auscultate bowel sounds
B. Assist the client to an upright position
C. Test the pH of gastric aspirate.
D. Warm the formula to body temperature
E. Discard any residual gastric contents
A. Auscultate for bowel sounds, because the client's gastrointestinal tract might not
be able to absorb nutrients. Then withhold feedings and notify the provider.
B. Place the client in an upright position, with at least a 30 degree elevation of the
head of the bed. Upright positioning helps prevent aspiration.
C. Before administering enteral feedings, verify the placement of the NG tube. The
only reliable method is x-ray confirmation, which is impractical prior to every
feeding. Testing the pH of gastric aspirate is an acceptable method between x-ray
confirmations.
A nurse is preparing to insert an NG tube for a client who requires gastric
decompression. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform before
beginning the procedure? (select all that apply)
A. Review a signal the client can use if feeling any distress.
B. Lay a towel across the client's chest.
C. Administer oral pain medication.
D. Obtain a Dobhoff tube for insertion
E. Have a petroleum-based lubricant available
