ATI Nutrition A+ Exam Questions & Answers

hydrolyzed formula - ANSWER-Hydrolyzed or elemental formula provides protein and other nutrients in their simplest form, requiring little or no digestion and decreasing stimulation of the bowel. This type of formula is beneficial for clients who have impaired digestion due to conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease. Polymeric formula - ANSWER-Polymeric formula contains complex nutrient molecules and is not indicated for clients who have impaired digestion. Milk-based formula - ANSWER-Milk-based supplemental formulas contain lactose and are poorly tolerated by clients who have inflammatory bowel disease. Modular formula - ANSWER-Modular formulas are intended to increase the intake of a specific nutrient without increasing volume; they are not intended for clients who have impaired digestion. DASH diet - ANSWER-Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Features of the DASH DIET - ANSWER-A feature of the DASH diet is a reduction in total cholesterol. Normal glucose per ATI - ANSWER-70-130 Normal chloride per ATI - ANSWER-98 to 106 mEq/L Normal sodium per ATI - ANSWER-135-145 What foods to avoid when on Warfarin? - ANSWER-Green leafy vegetables Symptom of fluid volume excess: - ANSWER-Rales (crackles in the lungs) How does the body use zinc? - ANSWER-The body uses zinc to build proteins and aid the immune response. The nurse should identify this finding as a factor that will promote wound healing.