ATI RN NUTRITION PROCTORED WITH NGN TEST BANK -
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR JUST RELEASED
Question 1: A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who
has Parkinson's disease & a prescription for levodopa-carbidopa.
Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to
consume w/the med?
A. 6 oz greek yogurt
B. 1 oz cheddar cheese
C. 6 peanut butter crackers
D. 1 slice wheat toast
Answer:
this is the lowest protein option since the med effectiveness
decreases w/protein absorption
Question 2: A nurse is assessing a client's risk for pressure ulcers
using the Braden scale. The client eats more than half of most
meals but occasionally refuses a meal. Which of the following
information should the nurse document on the nutrition category of
the Braden scale?
A. 1 (very poor)
B. 2 (Probably Inadequate)
C. 3 (Adequate)
D. 4 (Excellent)
Answer:
Question 3: A nurse is providing teaching about cancer prevention
to a group of clients. Which of the following client statements
,indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I will eat 5 servings of fruits & veggies each day."
B. "I should limit my alcohol intake to a max of 3 drinks daily."
C. "I should eat more refined wheat & oat products."
D. "I will eat processed meats to achieve my required protein intake."
Answer:
Question 4: 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?
A. "Decrease your sodium intake to 1-2 grams/day"
B. "Increase your daily fluid intake to 3 L/day"
C. "Consume 0.5 gram per kg of protein/day"
D. "Eliminate foods that contain vitamin K."
Answer:
A client with cirrhosis should limit sodium intake to 2000 mg
Question 5: A nurse is assessing a client who has type 2 DM. The
nurse should recognize which of the following as a manifestation of
hypoglycemia?
A. Confusion
B. Polydipsia
C. Vomiting
D. Ketonuria
Answer:
Question 6: A nurse is an ED is reviewing the lab report for an older
adult client who is confused & reports nausea & abd. cramping.
,The nurse should suspect the client's lab results to indicate a
dietary deficiency of which of the following minerals?
A. Sodium
B. Phosphorus
C. Potassium
D. Chloride
Answer:
Sodium deficit manifestations include: confusion, headache, adb
cramping, and dizziness.
Question 7: A nurse is teaching about dietary intake of
micronutrients to a client who has difficulty seeing at night. Which
of the following micronutrients should the nurse include in the
teaching?
A. Vitamin A
B. Calcium
C. Vitamin B6
D. Phosphorus
Answer:
Vitamin A enables the eyes to adapt to dim lighting more rapidly at
night, which improves night vision.
Question 8: A nurse is providing nutritional teaching to the parents
of a 2-year-old toddler. Which of the following snack foods should
the nurse recommend?
A. 1 cup fruit gel bites
B. 1 cup yogurt
C. 1/2 of a hot dog
D. 1/2 of a peanut butter sandwich
, Answer:
good source of protein, little risk of choking
Question 9: A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed
captopril. The nurse is aware that which of the following foods
could cause a potential medication interaction?
A. Watermelon
B. Cantaloupe
C. Lettuce
D. Carrots
Answer:
Cantaloupe is high in potassium, the client on captopril should
avoid foods high in potassium
Question 10: A nurse is teaching an adolescent who has a new
diagnosis of celiac disease. Which of the following statements by
the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
A. "I need to decrease the amount of oil I use in cooking."
B. "I need to eat fewer acidic foods, such as tomatoes & oranges."
C. "I need to eliminate rye from my diet."
D. "I need to eliminate milk products from my diet."
Answer:
Question 11: eating sources of gluten, such as rye or barley,
increases manifestations of celiac disease
A. Green leafy vegetables
B. Whole grains
C. Fruits with skin
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR JUST RELEASED
Question 1: A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who
has Parkinson's disease & a prescription for levodopa-carbidopa.
Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to
consume w/the med?
A. 6 oz greek yogurt
B. 1 oz cheddar cheese
C. 6 peanut butter crackers
D. 1 slice wheat toast
Answer:
this is the lowest protein option since the med effectiveness
decreases w/protein absorption
Question 2: A nurse is assessing a client's risk for pressure ulcers
using the Braden scale. The client eats more than half of most
meals but occasionally refuses a meal. Which of the following
information should the nurse document on the nutrition category of
the Braden scale?
A. 1 (very poor)
B. 2 (Probably Inadequate)
C. 3 (Adequate)
D. 4 (Excellent)
Answer:
Question 3: A nurse is providing teaching about cancer prevention
to a group of clients. Which of the following client statements
,indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I will eat 5 servings of fruits & veggies each day."
B. "I should limit my alcohol intake to a max of 3 drinks daily."
C. "I should eat more refined wheat & oat products."
D. "I will eat processed meats to achieve my required protein intake."
Answer:
Question 4: 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?
A. "Decrease your sodium intake to 1-2 grams/day"
B. "Increase your daily fluid intake to 3 L/day"
C. "Consume 0.5 gram per kg of protein/day"
D. "Eliminate foods that contain vitamin K."
Answer:
A client with cirrhosis should limit sodium intake to 2000 mg
Question 5: A nurse is assessing a client who has type 2 DM. The
nurse should recognize which of the following as a manifestation of
hypoglycemia?
A. Confusion
B. Polydipsia
C. Vomiting
D. Ketonuria
Answer:
Question 6: A nurse is an ED is reviewing the lab report for an older
adult client who is confused & reports nausea & abd. cramping.
,The nurse should suspect the client's lab results to indicate a
dietary deficiency of which of the following minerals?
A. Sodium
B. Phosphorus
C. Potassium
D. Chloride
Answer:
Sodium deficit manifestations include: confusion, headache, adb
cramping, and dizziness.
Question 7: A nurse is teaching about dietary intake of
micronutrients to a client who has difficulty seeing at night. Which
of the following micronutrients should the nurse include in the
teaching?
A. Vitamin A
B. Calcium
C. Vitamin B6
D. Phosphorus
Answer:
Vitamin A enables the eyes to adapt to dim lighting more rapidly at
night, which improves night vision.
Question 8: A nurse is providing nutritional teaching to the parents
of a 2-year-old toddler. Which of the following snack foods should
the nurse recommend?
A. 1 cup fruit gel bites
B. 1 cup yogurt
C. 1/2 of a hot dog
D. 1/2 of a peanut butter sandwich
, Answer:
good source of protein, little risk of choking
Question 9: A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed
captopril. The nurse is aware that which of the following foods
could cause a potential medication interaction?
A. Watermelon
B. Cantaloupe
C. Lettuce
D. Carrots
Answer:
Cantaloupe is high in potassium, the client on captopril should
avoid foods high in potassium
Question 10: A nurse is teaching an adolescent who has a new
diagnosis of celiac disease. Which of the following statements by
the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
A. "I need to decrease the amount of oil I use in cooking."
B. "I need to eat fewer acidic foods, such as tomatoes & oranges."
C. "I need to eliminate rye from my diet."
D. "I need to eliminate milk products from my diet."
Answer:
Question 11: eating sources of gluten, such as rye or barley,
increases manifestations of celiac disease
A. Green leafy vegetables
B. Whole grains
C. Fruits with skin
