Nutrition - ATI Quiz
Questions with
Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Denning Muriithi [Date] [Course title]
, Nutrition - ATI
1. A nurse is caring for a client who has a high phosphorus level. Which of
the following instructions regarding food should the nurse provide?
a.) "you should eat white bread"
b.) "you can drink 2 cups of milk per day"
c.) "you should limit broccoli to 3 cups per week"
d.) "you can have four servings of oatmeal per week" Answer: a.) the nurse
should instruct the client to eat white bread instead of whole-grain
bread. Whole grains are high in phosphorus
2. A nurse is caring for a client who routinely eats a regular diet and is
scheduled to have surgery with sedation in the morning. The nurse
receives a new NPO diet prescription for the client. Which of the following
should the nurse identify as the rationale for the provider's prescription?
a.) the client is at risk for aspiration due yo the upcoming
surgery b.) the client is at risk for dysphagia due to the
upcoming surgery
c.) the nutrients consumed as a part of the regular diet will interact with the
sedation used in the procedure
d.) the client reports having to drink a few sips of water before the
procedure-
Answer: a.) the client is at risk for aspiration due to their upcoming
surgery with sedation. To decrease the risk of aspiration, the client
should remain NPO prior to the surgery
3. A nurse is preparing to assist with feeding a client who is at risk
for aspiration. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a.) position the client upright at a 45*
angle b.) turn on the tv per the client's
request
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Questions with
Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Denning Muriithi [Date] [Course title]
, Nutrition - ATI
1. A nurse is caring for a client who has a high phosphorus level. Which of
the following instructions regarding food should the nurse provide?
a.) "you should eat white bread"
b.) "you can drink 2 cups of milk per day"
c.) "you should limit broccoli to 3 cups per week"
d.) "you can have four servings of oatmeal per week" Answer: a.) the nurse
should instruct the client to eat white bread instead of whole-grain
bread. Whole grains are high in phosphorus
2. A nurse is caring for a client who routinely eats a regular diet and is
scheduled to have surgery with sedation in the morning. The nurse
receives a new NPO diet prescription for the client. Which of the following
should the nurse identify as the rationale for the provider's prescription?
a.) the client is at risk for aspiration due yo the upcoming
surgery b.) the client is at risk for dysphagia due to the
upcoming surgery
c.) the nutrients consumed as a part of the regular diet will interact with the
sedation used in the procedure
d.) the client reports having to drink a few sips of water before the
procedure-
Answer: a.) the client is at risk for aspiration due to their upcoming
surgery with sedation. To decrease the risk of aspiration, the client
should remain NPO prior to the surgery
3. A nurse is preparing to assist with feeding a client who is at risk
for aspiration. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a.) position the client upright at a 45*
angle b.) turn on the tv per the client's
request
2/6
