ATI Nutrition Exam Questions & Answers Rated A+

A patient who has celiac disease should increase intake of what - ANSWER-Simple carbohydrates What is an example of an incomplete protein? - ANSWER-Plant proteins such as beans Lutein slows the progression of macular degeneration and is found in foods such as - ANSWER-Kale, spinach, collard and mustard greens If a bag of TPN runs out what should be infused until another bag becomes available? - ANSWER-10% dextrose in water What kind of carbohydrate should the majority of your diet be - ANSWER-Polysaccharides How much of your diet should be protein - ANSWER-10% to 35% a day How much of your diet should be fat - ANSWER-20% to 35% a day What is the recommended amount of cholesterol per day - ANSWER-200 to 300 mg When beginning a new prescription for enteral nutrition by intermittent tube feeding how should you first initiate this feeding - ANSWER-Increase the formula over the first 4 to 6 feedings until the prescribed volume is achieved What is beriberi - ANSWER-A thiamine deficiency (vitamin b) What is a good source of vitamin B - ANSWER-Whole grains