ATI SKILLS MODULE 3.0 NUTRITION
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS.
Which of the following actions should a nurse take to assess a client who had a stroke
for complications secondary to inadequate swallowing? - ANSWER- Auscultate the
client's lungs
A nurse is caring for a client who has impaired swallowing due to a cerebrovascular
accident. Which of the following interventions should the nurse use to assist the client
with feeding? - ANSWER- Elevate the head of the bed 45*-90*
Which of the following strategies for enhancing the intake of healthy foods is appropriate
for an adolescent? - ANSWER- Making healthful food choices more convenient and
available for the adolescent
A client has finished a 16-oz. of orange juice. The intake and output sheet documents
fluid in milliliters. What amount should the nurse document as the client's intake? -
ANSWER- 480 mL
A charge nurse is reviewing anthropometric values with a newly licensed nurse. Which
of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of
the teaching? - ANSWER- The client should be weighed on the same scale at the same
time each day.
A nurse is caring for a client who has sustained a head injury and whose level of
consciousness fluctuates. The provider prescribes a full liquid diet progressing to a
pureed diet as tolerated. Before initiating feedings, it is essential that this client undergo
which of the following? - ANSWER- Swallowing Examination
Which of the following interventions should a nurse use at mealtimes for a client who
has visual impairment? - ANSWER- Identify the food location as though the plate were
a clock
A nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory values. Which of the following information is
correct regarding albumin levels and nutritional status? - ANSWER- Albumin level is a
poor short-term indicator of protein status.
When teaching the guardian of a toddler about feeding and eating, the nurse should
include which of the following safety measures? - ANSWER- Do not offer the child raw
vegetables
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS.
Which of the following actions should a nurse take to assess a client who had a stroke
for complications secondary to inadequate swallowing? - ANSWER- Auscultate the
client's lungs
A nurse is caring for a client who has impaired swallowing due to a cerebrovascular
accident. Which of the following interventions should the nurse use to assist the client
with feeding? - ANSWER- Elevate the head of the bed 45*-90*
Which of the following strategies for enhancing the intake of healthy foods is appropriate
for an adolescent? - ANSWER- Making healthful food choices more convenient and
available for the adolescent
A client has finished a 16-oz. of orange juice. The intake and output sheet documents
fluid in milliliters. What amount should the nurse document as the client's intake? -
ANSWER- 480 mL
A charge nurse is reviewing anthropometric values with a newly licensed nurse. Which
of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of
the teaching? - ANSWER- The client should be weighed on the same scale at the same
time each day.
A nurse is caring for a client who has sustained a head injury and whose level of
consciousness fluctuates. The provider prescribes a full liquid diet progressing to a
pureed diet as tolerated. Before initiating feedings, it is essential that this client undergo
which of the following? - ANSWER- Swallowing Examination
Which of the following interventions should a nurse use at mealtimes for a client who
has visual impairment? - ANSWER- Identify the food location as though the plate were
a clock
A nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory values. Which of the following information is
correct regarding albumin levels and nutritional status? - ANSWER- Albumin level is a
poor short-term indicator of protein status.
When teaching the guardian of a toddler about feeding and eating, the nurse should
include which of the following safety measures? - ANSWER- Do not offer the child raw
vegetables
