2023 (NGN)ATI NUTRITION PROCTORED EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS/A+ GRADE

2023 (NGN)ATI NUTRITION PROCTORED EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS/A+ GRADE 1. A nurse is educating a client who has anemia about dietary intake of iron. Which of the following is a non-heme source of iron? A. Ground beef B. Dried beans C. Salmon D. Turkey 2. A nurse is discussing foods that are high in vitamin D with a client who is unable to be out in the sunlight. Which of the following should be included in the teaching? A. 1 cup steamed long-grain brown rice B. 6 medium raw strawberries C. ½ cup boiled Brussels sprouts D. 2 large, poached eggs 3. A nurse is reviewing dietary recommendations with a group of clients at a health fair. Which of the following information should the nurse include? A. “Fats should be 5% to 15% of daily calorie intake.” B. “Make protein 10% to 35% of total calories each day.” C. “Consume 1,500 mL of water from liquids and solids daily.” D. “The body needs 40 mg of iron each day.” 4. A nurse is conducting a nutritional class on minerals and electrolytes. The nurse should include which of the following foods is a major source of magnesium? A. Tuna B. Tomatoes C. Eggs D. Oranges 5. A nurse is discussing health problems associated with nutrient deficiencies with a group of clients. Which of the following conditions is associated with a deficiency of vitamin C? (Select all that apply.) A. Dysrhythmias B. Scurvy C. Pernicious anemia D. Megaloblastic anemia E. Bleeding gums 1. A nurse is discussing how the body processes food with a client during a routine provider’s visit. Which of the following statements should the nurse include? A. Glycerol can be broken down into glucose for use by the body. B. The liver converts unused glucose into glycogen. C. Excess fatty acids are stored in the muscle tissue. D. The body uses glycogen for fat before using available ATP. 2. A nurse is reviewing prescribed medications for a newly admitted client. Which of the following medications increases the body’s rate of metabolism? A. Morphine B. Levothyroxine C. Phenobarbital D. Dilaudid 3. A charge nurse is conducting a nutritional class for a group of newly licensed nurses regarding basal metabolic rate (BMR). The charge nurse should inform the class that which of the following factors increases BMR? (Select all that apply.) A. Lactation B. Prolonged stress C. Malnutrition D. Puberty E. Age older than 60 years 4. A school nurse is teaching a high school health class about the possible causes of a negative nitrogen balance. Which of the following causes should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.) A. Illness B. Malnutrition C. Adolescence D. Trauma E. Pregnancy • Nutrition: - A physical assessment is performed by the provider or nurse to identify indicators of inadequate nutrition - BMI: Overweight: 25 to 29.9, obesity: 30 or greater - Consume a minimum of five servings per day of fiber -rich fruits and vegetables to in order to decrease risk factors for some cancers - Consume less than 2,300 mg/day (about 1 tsp) of salt by limiting most canned and processed foods. - Follow foods safety guidelines when preparing, cooking and storing food. avoid consumption of raw eggs and unpasteurized milk and juices - vegan diet excluded all meat and animal products - lacto vegetarian diet includes dairy products - lacto -ovo vegetarian diet includes dairy products and eggs 1. A nurse in a nutrition clinic is calculating body mass index (BMI) for several clients. The nurse should identify which of the following client BMIs as overweight? A. 24 B. 30 C. 27 D. 32 2. A nurse on an orthopedic unit is reviewing data for a client who sustained trauma in a motor -
vehicle crash. Which of the following values indicates the client is in a catabolic state (using protein faster than protein is being synthesized)? A. Blood albumin 3.5 g/dL B. Negative nitrogen balance C. BMI of 18.5 D. Blood prealbumin 15 mg/dL 3. A nurse is performing a nutrition assessment on a client. Which of the following clinical findings are suggestive of malnutrition? (Select all that apply.) A. Poor wound healing B. Dry hair C. Blood pressure 130/80 mm Hg D. Weak hand grips E. Impaired coordination 4. A nurse is teaching a group of female clients about risk factors for developing osteoporosis. Which of the following risk factors should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.) A. Inactivity B. Family history C. Obesity D. Hyperlipidemia E. Cigarette smoking 1. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who follows vegan dietary practices. The nurse should instruct the client that there is a risk of having a deficit in which of the following nutrients? (Select all that apply.) A. Vitamin D B. Fiber C. Calcium D. Vitamin B12 E. Whole grains 2. A nurse is conducting a nutrition class at a local community center. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Progress toward limiting saturated fat to 7% of total daily intake. B. Good bowel function requires 35 g/day of fiber for females. C. Limit cholesterol consumption to 400 mg/day. D. Normal functioning cardiac systems depends on B-complex vitamins. 3. A nurse is discussing essential nutrients for normal functioning of the nervous system with a client. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.) A. Calcium B. Thiamin