ATI Nutrition Chapter 1: Sources of
Nutrition
5. A nurse is discussing health problems associated with nutrient deficiencies. Which of the
following
conditions is associated with a deficiency of vitamin C?
A. Dysrhythmias
B. Scurvy
C. Pernicious anemia
D. Megaloblastic anemia - ANS-B. Scurvy is associated with a vitamin C deficiency
A diet hih in fat is linked to cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus with
what exception? - ANS-The exception is for children under 2 years of age, who need a
higher amount of fat to form brain tissue
A diet with less than 10% fat cannot supply adequate amounts of essential fatty acids and
results in what? - ANS-cachetic (wasting) state
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed warfarin (Coumadin). Which of the following
food
choices should the nurse advise the client to limit?
A. Orange juice
B. Broccoli
C. Ice cream
D. Chicken - ANS-B. Broccoli
A nurse is conducting a nutritional class on minerals and electrolytes. Which of the following
food
sources should be included when discussing magnesium?
A. Nuts
B. Tomatoes
C. Canned soup
D. Yogurt - ANS-A. Nuts are a good source of magnesium
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. Tacos and Rice
B. Hamburgers and fried potatoes
C. Ham and Brussel Sprouts
D. Eggs and fortified milk - ANS-D. Sunlight helps synthesize vitamin d
A nurse is educating a client who is taking iron supplements about foods which aid in iron
absorption.
Which of the following food choices indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. Baked Potatoe
B. Orange Juice
Nutrition
5. A nurse is discussing health problems associated with nutrient deficiencies. Which of the
following
conditions is associated with a deficiency of vitamin C?
A. Dysrhythmias
B. Scurvy
C. Pernicious anemia
D. Megaloblastic anemia - ANS-B. Scurvy is associated with a vitamin C deficiency
A diet hih in fat is linked to cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus with
what exception? - ANS-The exception is for children under 2 years of age, who need a
higher amount of fat to form brain tissue
A diet with less than 10% fat cannot supply adequate amounts of essential fatty acids and
results in what? - ANS-cachetic (wasting) state
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed warfarin (Coumadin). Which of the following
food
choices should the nurse advise the client to limit?
A. Orange juice
B. Broccoli
C. Ice cream
D. Chicken - ANS-B. Broccoli
A nurse is conducting a nutritional class on minerals and electrolytes. Which of the following
food
sources should be included when discussing magnesium?
A. Nuts
B. Tomatoes
C. Canned soup
D. Yogurt - ANS-A. Nuts are a good source of magnesium
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. Tacos and Rice
B. Hamburgers and fried potatoes
C. Ham and Brussel Sprouts
D. Eggs and fortified milk - ANS-D. Sunlight helps synthesize vitamin d
A nurse is educating a client who is taking iron supplements about foods which aid in iron
absorption.
Which of the following food choices indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. Baked Potatoe
B. Orange Juice
