ATI NUTRITION PRACTICE TEST B 2019 REAL EXAM VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND GUARANTEED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED
A+.
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."
MY ANSWER
The nurse should instruct the client to take this medication between meals with juice.
The client can take this medication with meals if gastric upset occurs.
A nurse is admitting a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWER- increased urination
MY ANSWER
The nurse should identify that increased urination is a manifestation of diabetic
ketoacidosis. Other manifestations can include fruity breath, Kussmaul respirations,
excessive thirst, and orthostatic hypotension.
A nurse is providing dietary teaching about reducing the risk of infection to a client who
has cancer and is receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following client statements
indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER- "I will use leftovers within 24
hours."
MY ANSWER
,The client should use leftovers within 24 hr to reduce the risk of infection from a
foodborne pathogen.
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is receiving continuous total
parenteral nutrition. Which of the following results should the nurse report to the
provider? - ANSWER- Glucose 238 mg/dL
MY ANSWER
This laboratory finding is above the expected reference range for casual glucose and
requires reporting to the provider.
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The
current bag of TPN is empty and a new bag is not available on the unit. Which of the
following solutions should the nurse infuse until a new bag of TPN is available? -
ANSWER- Dextrose 10% in water
MY ANSWER
The nurse should administer dextrose 10% in water at the same rate as the TPN to
prevent hypoglycemia.
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? -
ANSWER- "I can have tapioca pudding for dessert."
MY ANSWER
, A client who has celiac disease can consume tapioca because this starch does not
contain gluten.
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for nifedipine.
Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid? - ANSWER-
Grapefruit juice
The nurse should instruct the client to avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking
nifedipine. Concurrent use can result in elevated levels of nifedipine and an increased
risk for adverse effects.
A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis and ascites. Which of the following
dietary instructions should the nurse provide for this client? - ANSWER- "Decrease your
sodium intake to 1 to 2 grams per day."
To decrease fluid retention, a client who has cirrhosis should limit their daily sodium
intake to 2,000 mg.
A nurse is calculating the daily protein allowance of a client who weighs 176 lb. The
client's daily protein allowance is 0.8 g/kg. How many grams of protein should the client
consume per day? (Round your answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading
zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) - ANSWER- 64
QUESTIONS AND GUARANTEED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED
A+.
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."
MY ANSWER
The nurse should instruct the client to take this medication between meals with juice.
The client can take this medication with meals if gastric upset occurs.
A nurse is admitting a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWER- increased urination
MY ANSWER
The nurse should identify that increased urination is a manifestation of diabetic
ketoacidosis. Other manifestations can include fruity breath, Kussmaul respirations,
excessive thirst, and orthostatic hypotension.
A nurse is providing dietary teaching about reducing the risk of infection to a client who
has cancer and is receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following client statements
indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER- "I will use leftovers within 24
hours."
MY ANSWER
,The client should use leftovers within 24 hr to reduce the risk of infection from a
foodborne pathogen.
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is receiving continuous total
parenteral nutrition. Which of the following results should the nurse report to the
provider? - ANSWER- Glucose 238 mg/dL
MY ANSWER
This laboratory finding is above the expected reference range for casual glucose and
requires reporting to the provider.
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The
current bag of TPN is empty and a new bag is not available on the unit. Which of the
following solutions should the nurse infuse until a new bag of TPN is available? -
ANSWER- Dextrose 10% in water
MY ANSWER
The nurse should administer dextrose 10% in water at the same rate as the TPN to
prevent hypoglycemia.
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? -
ANSWER- "I can have tapioca pudding for dessert."
MY ANSWER
, A client who has celiac disease can consume tapioca because this starch does not
contain gluten.
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for nifedipine.
Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid? - ANSWER-
Grapefruit juice
The nurse should instruct the client to avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking
nifedipine. Concurrent use can result in elevated levels of nifedipine and an increased
risk for adverse effects.
A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis and ascites. Which of the following
dietary instructions should the nurse provide for this client? - ANSWER- "Decrease your
sodium intake to 1 to 2 grams per day."
To decrease fluid retention, a client who has cirrhosis should limit their daily sodium
intake to 2,000 mg.
A nurse is calculating the daily protein allowance of a client who weighs 176 lb. The
client's daily protein allowance is 0.8 g/kg. How many grams of protein should the client
consume per day? (Round your answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading
zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) - ANSWER- 64
