ATI Nutrition Final
Exam Questions
with Complete
Solutions Graded
A+
Denning [Date] [Course title]
,A nurse is reviewing the laboratory reports of a client who is receiving enteral feedings. Which of the
following values indicates a complication of enteral feeding that the nurse should report to the
provider?
A. Sodium 143
B. Potassium 4.2
C. BUN 25
D. Glucose 185 - Answer: C. BUN 25 mg/dL
A BUN level of 35 mg/dL is above the expected reference range of 10-20 mg/dL and indicates
dehydration, which is a complication of enteral feedings. The nurse should report this lab value to the
provider.
A nurse is caring for a group of clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following disorders
should the nurse identify as increasing the client's metabolic needs? (Select all that apply)
A. COPD
B. Hypothyroidism
C. Cancer
D. Parkinson's disease
E. Major burns - Answer: A. COPD, C. Cancer, D. Parkinson's disease, E. Major burns
Clients who have COPD develop hypermetabolism as a result of the increased amount of energy used to
breathe. Cancer can cause a number of metabolic changes, including hypermetabolism as a result of the
tumor growth. Clients who have Parkinson's disease develop hypermetabolism because they burn
calories due to muscular rigidity. Finally, client who have major burns develop severe metabolic stress,
which includes hypermetabolism and hypercatabolism.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has gout and urolithiasis. The client asks how to prevent
future uric acid stones. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse provide? (Select all that
apply)
A. Take allopurinol as prescribed
,B. Exercise several times a week
C. Limit intake of foods high in purine
D. Decrease daily fluid intake
E. Avoid citrus juices - Answer: A. Take allopurinol as prescribed, B. Exercise several times a week, C.
Limit intake of foods high in purine
The nurse should inform the client that allopurinol is an antigout medication that reduces uric acid,
which helps prevent uric acid stone formation. Immobility is a risk factor for stone formation; therefore,
the client should maintain a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise. Purine increases the risk of uric
acid stone formation; organ meats, poultry, fish, red wine, and gravy are high in purine.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus. The client states, "I eat pasta
every day. I can't imagine giving it up." Which of the following responses should the nurse provide?
A. "Let's discuss this with your doctor; giving up daily pasta may not be necessary."
B. "Is there another favorite dish you can substitute?"
C. "You don't have to give up pasta; just adjust the amount you eat."
D. "You can use no-added-salt tomato products on your pasta." - Answer: C. "You don't have to give up
pasta; just adjust the amount you eat."
The American Diabetes Association recommends individualizing carbohydrate restriction for each client.
A careful assessment of the client's usual dietary practices and modifications is an important part of
teaching clients to manage this disorder.
A nurse is planning an in-service training session regarding nutrition. Which of the following mineral
should the nurse identify as involved in oxygen transportation?
A. Zinc
B. Iron
C. Phosphorus
D. Magnesium - Answer: B. Iron
, Iron transports oxygen by means of hemoglobin and myoglobin. It is also a component of enzyme
systems.
A nurse is teaching a group of client about the functions of the liver and gallbladder. Which of the
following should the nurse include in the teaching as the purpose of bile?
A. Digesting fats
B. Producing chime
C. Stimulating gastric acid secretion
D. Providing energy - Answer: A. Digesting fats
Bile is a product of the liver and aids in the digestion of fats
A nurse is planning an in-service training session about nutrition. Which of the following pieces of
information should the nurse include?
A. Fat breaks down into amino acids.
B. Protein serves as an energy source when other sources are inadequate.
C. Glucose breaks down into ammonia
D. Carbohydrates provide 9 cal/g of energy - Answer: B. Protein serves as an energy source when other
sources are inadequate
Protein is used as an energy source for the body when carbohydrates and fat stores are unavailable or
depleted.
A nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client with AIDS who has stomatitis of the mouth. Which of
the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "You can suck on popsicles to numb your mouth."
B. "Season food with spices instead of salt."
C. "Avoid the use of a straw to drink liquids."
Exam Questions
with Complete
Solutions Graded
A+
Denning [Date] [Course title]
,A nurse is reviewing the laboratory reports of a client who is receiving enteral feedings. Which of the
following values indicates a complication of enteral feeding that the nurse should report to the
provider?
A. Sodium 143
B. Potassium 4.2
C. BUN 25
D. Glucose 185 - Answer: C. BUN 25 mg/dL
A BUN level of 35 mg/dL is above the expected reference range of 10-20 mg/dL and indicates
dehydration, which is a complication of enteral feedings. The nurse should report this lab value to the
provider.
A nurse is caring for a group of clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following disorders
should the nurse identify as increasing the client's metabolic needs? (Select all that apply)
A. COPD
B. Hypothyroidism
C. Cancer
D. Parkinson's disease
E. Major burns - Answer: A. COPD, C. Cancer, D. Parkinson's disease, E. Major burns
Clients who have COPD develop hypermetabolism as a result of the increased amount of energy used to
breathe. Cancer can cause a number of metabolic changes, including hypermetabolism as a result of the
tumor growth. Clients who have Parkinson's disease develop hypermetabolism because they burn
calories due to muscular rigidity. Finally, client who have major burns develop severe metabolic stress,
which includes hypermetabolism and hypercatabolism.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has gout and urolithiasis. The client asks how to prevent
future uric acid stones. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse provide? (Select all that
apply)
A. Take allopurinol as prescribed
,B. Exercise several times a week
C. Limit intake of foods high in purine
D. Decrease daily fluid intake
E. Avoid citrus juices - Answer: A. Take allopurinol as prescribed, B. Exercise several times a week, C.
Limit intake of foods high in purine
The nurse should inform the client that allopurinol is an antigout medication that reduces uric acid,
which helps prevent uric acid stone formation. Immobility is a risk factor for stone formation; therefore,
the client should maintain a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise. Purine increases the risk of uric
acid stone formation; organ meats, poultry, fish, red wine, and gravy are high in purine.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus. The client states, "I eat pasta
every day. I can't imagine giving it up." Which of the following responses should the nurse provide?
A. "Let's discuss this with your doctor; giving up daily pasta may not be necessary."
B. "Is there another favorite dish you can substitute?"
C. "You don't have to give up pasta; just adjust the amount you eat."
D. "You can use no-added-salt tomato products on your pasta." - Answer: C. "You don't have to give up
pasta; just adjust the amount you eat."
The American Diabetes Association recommends individualizing carbohydrate restriction for each client.
A careful assessment of the client's usual dietary practices and modifications is an important part of
teaching clients to manage this disorder.
A nurse is planning an in-service training session regarding nutrition. Which of the following mineral
should the nurse identify as involved in oxygen transportation?
A. Zinc
B. Iron
C. Phosphorus
D. Magnesium - Answer: B. Iron
, Iron transports oxygen by means of hemoglobin and myoglobin. It is also a component of enzyme
systems.
A nurse is teaching a group of client about the functions of the liver and gallbladder. Which of the
following should the nurse include in the teaching as the purpose of bile?
A. Digesting fats
B. Producing chime
C. Stimulating gastric acid secretion
D. Providing energy - Answer: A. Digesting fats
Bile is a product of the liver and aids in the digestion of fats
A nurse is planning an in-service training session about nutrition. Which of the following pieces of
information should the nurse include?
A. Fat breaks down into amino acids.
B. Protein serves as an energy source when other sources are inadequate.
C. Glucose breaks down into ammonia
D. Carbohydrates provide 9 cal/g of energy - Answer: B. Protein serves as an energy source when other
sources are inadequate
Protein is used as an energy source for the body when carbohydrates and fat stores are unavailable or
depleted.
A nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client with AIDS who has stomatitis of the mouth. Which of
the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "You can suck on popsicles to numb your mouth."
B. "Season food with spices instead of salt."
C. "Avoid the use of a straw to drink liquids."
