ATI Nutrition Test
Questions with
Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Denning [Date] [Course title]
,Taste Alterations:
Nutrition recommendations: - Answer: 1. Eat more tart foods, such as citrus fruits/juices
2. Eat small, frequent meals
3. Use plastic utensils to eat (to decrease metallic taste)
4. Suck on mints, candy or chew gum. Gargle with mouthwash.
5. Try seasonings or sauces to improve taste of foods.
Stomatitis: - Answer: 1. Do not use alcohol-based mouthwash!
2. Use a soft toothbrush; clean teeth after meals and at bedtime.
3. Avoid acidic, spicy, dry, crunchy foods. Scrambled eggs are a good choice.
4. Consume cold or room temperature foods.
5. Use straw.
Cancer
HIV / AIDS
How is HIV-associated wasting defined? - Answer: Cancer:
-Requires increased protein and calories, with goal of maintaining weight during therapy.
-Add calories to recipes! Use whole milk v. water, add milk/cheese to dishes, use peanut butter as a
spread, top fruit with yogurt.
HIV / AIDS:
,-Consume small, frequent, high-protein, high-calorie, nutrient-dense meals.
-HIV associated wasting: weight loss of 10% and one of the following for 30 days: diarrhea, fever, chronic
weakness.
Cancer Prevention: - Answer: 1. Adequate fiber decreases colon cancer risk
2. No smoking to prevent lung cancer.
3. Eat 5 servings of fruits/veggies a day
4. Eat whole grains v. processed/refined grains.
5. Don't eat pickled, smoked, grilled, or nitrate-containing meats.
6. Choose polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats (v. saturated fats).
7. Reduce alcohol consumption.
Diabetes: - Answer: 1. Increase intake of fiber (beans, veggies, whole grains)
2. Limit simple carbohydrates
3. Decreased intake of saturated fat (<7% of calories), trans fat (<1% of calories), and cholesterol (200-
300mg/day).
4. No smoking or tobacco.
5. Goal is HgbA1C <7
6. Increase exercise, encourage weight loss
7. Monitor blood glucose level carefully.
, 8. Count carbs: 45-75 g/meal (ex. 4 carb servings/meal for 1,600-2,000 daily calorie intake).
Hyperglycemia:
Blood glucose levels?
Symptoms?
What is the Somogyi phenomenon? - Answer: Hyperglycemia: Blood glucose levels >200mg/dl
Symptoms: Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, Kussmaul respirations, fruity breath, headache, decreased
LOC, dehydration.
Somogyi phenomenon: Morning hyperglycemia due to untreated overnight hypoglycemia. Provide
bedtime snack and insulin to help prevent Somogyi's phenomenon
Hypoglycemia:
Blood glucose levels?
Symptoms?
Nutrition Interventions? - Answer: Hypoglycemia: Blood glucose levels <=70 mg/dl
Symptoms: Shakiness, diaphoresis, confusion, headache.
Nutrition interventions for hypoglycemia:
-Provide 10-20g carbohydrate (4 oz. juice or regular soda)
-Retest blood glucose in 15 min. If it is still under 70mg/dl, repeat above.
-After blood glucose levels have stabilized, provide a snack with carbohydrates and proteins
Nephrolithiasis: - Answer: Risk Factors: Excessive protein, sodium, calcium, and oxalate intake.
Inadequate fluid intake.
Questions with
Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Denning [Date] [Course title]
,Taste Alterations:
Nutrition recommendations: - Answer: 1. Eat more tart foods, such as citrus fruits/juices
2. Eat small, frequent meals
3. Use plastic utensils to eat (to decrease metallic taste)
4. Suck on mints, candy or chew gum. Gargle with mouthwash.
5. Try seasonings or sauces to improve taste of foods.
Stomatitis: - Answer: 1. Do not use alcohol-based mouthwash!
2. Use a soft toothbrush; clean teeth after meals and at bedtime.
3. Avoid acidic, spicy, dry, crunchy foods. Scrambled eggs are a good choice.
4. Consume cold or room temperature foods.
5. Use straw.
Cancer
HIV / AIDS
How is HIV-associated wasting defined? - Answer: Cancer:
-Requires increased protein and calories, with goal of maintaining weight during therapy.
-Add calories to recipes! Use whole milk v. water, add milk/cheese to dishes, use peanut butter as a
spread, top fruit with yogurt.
HIV / AIDS:
,-Consume small, frequent, high-protein, high-calorie, nutrient-dense meals.
-HIV associated wasting: weight loss of 10% and one of the following for 30 days: diarrhea, fever, chronic
weakness.
Cancer Prevention: - Answer: 1. Adequate fiber decreases colon cancer risk
2. No smoking to prevent lung cancer.
3. Eat 5 servings of fruits/veggies a day
4. Eat whole grains v. processed/refined grains.
5. Don't eat pickled, smoked, grilled, or nitrate-containing meats.
6. Choose polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats (v. saturated fats).
7. Reduce alcohol consumption.
Diabetes: - Answer: 1. Increase intake of fiber (beans, veggies, whole grains)
2. Limit simple carbohydrates
3. Decreased intake of saturated fat (<7% of calories), trans fat (<1% of calories), and cholesterol (200-
300mg/day).
4. No smoking or tobacco.
5. Goal is HgbA1C <7
6. Increase exercise, encourage weight loss
7. Monitor blood glucose level carefully.
, 8. Count carbs: 45-75 g/meal (ex. 4 carb servings/meal for 1,600-2,000 daily calorie intake).
Hyperglycemia:
Blood glucose levels?
Symptoms?
What is the Somogyi phenomenon? - Answer: Hyperglycemia: Blood glucose levels >200mg/dl
Symptoms: Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, Kussmaul respirations, fruity breath, headache, decreased
LOC, dehydration.
Somogyi phenomenon: Morning hyperglycemia due to untreated overnight hypoglycemia. Provide
bedtime snack and insulin to help prevent Somogyi's phenomenon
Hypoglycemia:
Blood glucose levels?
Symptoms?
Nutrition Interventions? - Answer: Hypoglycemia: Blood glucose levels <=70 mg/dl
Symptoms: Shakiness, diaphoresis, confusion, headache.
Nutrition interventions for hypoglycemia:
-Provide 10-20g carbohydrate (4 oz. juice or regular soda)
-Retest blood glucose in 15 min. If it is still under 70mg/dl, repeat above.
-After blood glucose levels have stabilized, provide a snack with carbohydrates and proteins
Nephrolithiasis: - Answer: Risk Factors: Excessive protein, sodium, calcium, and oxalate intake.
Inadequate fluid intake.
