ATI Skills Module 3.0 Virtual Scenario: Nutrition Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

ATI Skills Module 3.0 Virtual Scenario: Nutrition Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified What is the best method to verify correct placement of a nasogastric tube before feeding? X-ray confirmation What is the primary indication for initiating enteral nutrition in a hospitalized client? Inability to meet nutritional needs orally What position should the client be in during and after tube feeding? Semi-Fowler’s or at least 30 to 45 degrees What should the nurse do before administering a bolus feeding through a gastrostomy tube? Check for gastric residual volume How often should the nurse flush the feeding tube to maintain patency? Before and after each feeding or medication administration 1 What should the nurse monitor closely when a client is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN)? Blood glucose levels Why is it important to warm formula to room temperature before administration? To reduce gastrointestinal discomfort What is a potential complication of a clogged feeding tube? Interrupted nutritional delivery What is the best action if gastric residual volume exceeds facility policy limits? Hold the feeding and notify the provider What is the purpose of adding fiber to a client’s enteral feeding formula? To prevent diarrhea What should the nurse do if a client receiving TPN develops shortness of breath and chest pain? 2 Stop the infusion and notify the provider What is the most accurate method to measure height for BMI in a bed-bound client? Use a measuring tape from head to heel in the supine position What lab value is most useful in evaluating long-term nutritional status? Serum albumin What nutrient is most important for wound healing? Protein How should the nurse label an opened enteral formula container? With date, time opened, and initials What is the best method to prevent aspiration during enteral feedings? Keep the head of the bed elevated What is the expected outcome of effective nutritional teaching? 3 Client demonstrates appropriate food choices How can the nurse reduce the risk of infection with TPN administration? Maintain strict aseptic