ATI NUTRITION
PRACTICE TEST B
2019 WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2023\2024.
[GRADED A+]
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of four clients. The nurse
should identify that which of the following clients is experiencing fluid
overload? - CORRECT ANSWER-A client who has a sodium level of 130
mEq/L
A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client who is
postoperative following placement of a colostomy. Which of the
following statements should the nurse plan to include? - CORRECT
ANSWER-"Increase your intake of foods containing pectin."
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has a
pressure injury. Which of the following findings should indicate to the
nurse that the client is at risk for impaired wound healing? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Albumin 3.0 g/dL
,A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is lactating about
increasing protein intake. Which of the following foods should the
nurse recommend as the best source of protein? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Cottage cheese
The nurse should recommend cottage cheese as the best source of
protein because it is a complete protein. Complete proteins contain all
nine essential amino acids and provide the best support for human
growth and nourishment.
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has anorexia
nervosa. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include
in the plan? - CORRECT ANSWER-Assign privileges based on direct
weight gain.
The nurse should explain to the client that restrictions and privileges
will be dependent on treatment compliance and direct weight gain.
This approach involves the client in development of the plan of care
and gives them control in achieving desired privileges.
A nurse in an antepartum clinic is teaching a client about nutritional
recommendations during pregnancy. Which of the following client
statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT
ANSWER-"I should take a daily iron supplement during my pregnancy."
MY ANSWER
Clients who are pregnant should take 30 mg of iron supplementation
daily to reduce the risk for iron-deficiency anemia.
A nurse is admitting a client who has had a fever and diarrhea for the
past 3 days. Which of the following findings should indicate to the
nurse the client is dehydrated? - CORRECT ANSWER-Orthostatic
hypotension
MY ANSWER
The nurse should identify a client who is dehydrated can experience
orthostatic hypotension due to the fluid loss from the client's body,
which causes low blood volume, resulting in low blood pressure.
, A nurse is providing information regarding breastfeeding to the parents
of a newborn. Which of the following statements should the nurse
make? - CORRECT ANSWER-"Breast milk is nutritionally complete for
an infant up to 6 months of age."
MY ANSWER
Breast milk is nutritionally complete to support growth and
development of newborns and infants.
A nurse is assessing a client who experienced a 5% weight loss in the
past 30 days. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify
as an indication of malnutrition? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ankle edemaThe
nurse should identify that lower extremity edema is a manifestation of
malnutrition and is indicative of a protein deficiency in the client.
HyperreflexiaMY ANSWERParesthesia and weak hand grasps are
manifestations of malnutrition.
A nurse is providing teaching regarding diet modifications to a client
who is at a high risk for cardiovascular disease. The client is
accustomed to traditional Mexican foods and wants to continue to
include them in her diet. Which of the following recommendations
should the nurse give the client? - CORRECT ANSWER-Use canola oil
instead of lard for frying.The nurse should teach the client to use
monounsaturated fats, such as canola oil, instead of saturated fats,
such as lard, to reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease.
Use soy milk instead of cow's milk.
MY ANSWERThe nurse should recognize that soy milk is not part of a
traditional Mexican diet and should recommend fat-free or low-fat
cow's milk.
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who has dysphagia
and is being discharged home with a prescription for a mechanical soft
PRACTICE TEST B
2019 WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2023\2024.
[GRADED A+]
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of four clients. The nurse
should identify that which of the following clients is experiencing fluid
overload? - CORRECT ANSWER-A client who has a sodium level of 130
mEq/L
A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client who is
postoperative following placement of a colostomy. Which of the
following statements should the nurse plan to include? - CORRECT
ANSWER-"Increase your intake of foods containing pectin."
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has a
pressure injury. Which of the following findings should indicate to the
nurse that the client is at risk for impaired wound healing? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Albumin 3.0 g/dL
,A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is lactating about
increasing protein intake. Which of the following foods should the
nurse recommend as the best source of protein? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Cottage cheese
The nurse should recommend cottage cheese as the best source of
protein because it is a complete protein. Complete proteins contain all
nine essential amino acids and provide the best support for human
growth and nourishment.
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has anorexia
nervosa. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include
in the plan? - CORRECT ANSWER-Assign privileges based on direct
weight gain.
The nurse should explain to the client that restrictions and privileges
will be dependent on treatment compliance and direct weight gain.
This approach involves the client in development of the plan of care
and gives them control in achieving desired privileges.
A nurse in an antepartum clinic is teaching a client about nutritional
recommendations during pregnancy. Which of the following client
statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT
ANSWER-"I should take a daily iron supplement during my pregnancy."
MY ANSWER
Clients who are pregnant should take 30 mg of iron supplementation
daily to reduce the risk for iron-deficiency anemia.
A nurse is admitting a client who has had a fever and diarrhea for the
past 3 days. Which of the following findings should indicate to the
nurse the client is dehydrated? - CORRECT ANSWER-Orthostatic
hypotension
MY ANSWER
The nurse should identify a client who is dehydrated can experience
orthostatic hypotension due to the fluid loss from the client's body,
which causes low blood volume, resulting in low blood pressure.
, A nurse is providing information regarding breastfeeding to the parents
of a newborn. Which of the following statements should the nurse
make? - CORRECT ANSWER-"Breast milk is nutritionally complete for
an infant up to 6 months of age."
MY ANSWER
Breast milk is nutritionally complete to support growth and
development of newborns and infants.
A nurse is assessing a client who experienced a 5% weight loss in the
past 30 days. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify
as an indication of malnutrition? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ankle edemaThe
nurse should identify that lower extremity edema is a manifestation of
malnutrition and is indicative of a protein deficiency in the client.
HyperreflexiaMY ANSWERParesthesia and weak hand grasps are
manifestations of malnutrition.
A nurse is providing teaching regarding diet modifications to a client
who is at a high risk for cardiovascular disease. The client is
accustomed to traditional Mexican foods and wants to continue to
include them in her diet. Which of the following recommendations
should the nurse give the client? - CORRECT ANSWER-Use canola oil
instead of lard for frying.The nurse should teach the client to use
monounsaturated fats, such as canola oil, instead of saturated fats,
such as lard, to reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease.
Use soy milk instead of cow's milk.
MY ANSWERThe nurse should recognize that soy milk is not part of a
traditional Mexican diet and should recommend fat-free or low-fat
cow's milk.
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who has dysphagia
and is being discharged home with a prescription for a mechanical soft
