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ATI PRACTICE NUTRITION: DETAILED ANSWER
KEY GRADED A QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE 2024 ACE YOUR EXAMS
a nurse is presenting an in-service training session about nutrition. Which of the following simple
sugars should the nurse identify as the carbohydrate found in milk?
- Correct Answer-Lactose
a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intermittent enteral feedings through an NG tube.
The specific gravity of the client's urine is 1.035. which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
- Correct Answer-Provide more water with feedings
A nurse is assessing a client. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an
indication of malnourishment
- Correct Answer-Dry, Brittle hair, Edema, Poor wound healing
What type of diet should be encouraged in patient with AIDS?
The client should be encouraged to eat small and frequent meals to improve nutritional status.
High-calorie and high-protein foods are beneficial to clients with AIDS because they provide
energy and build immunity.
A nurse is caring for a client who had surgery for cancer of the pancreas. Which nutrients will the
nurse most closely observe after surgery?
a. Beef and chicken
b. Proteins and grains
c. Vitamins and minerals
d. Fats and carbohydrates
d. Fats and carbohydrates
What is the best method for a nurse to use to assess an infant's response to oral rehydration
therapy?
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a. Noting the color of the stools
b. Assessing skin turgor frequently
c. Obtaining a weight at the same time every day
d. Measuring the abdominal girth over the umbilicus
c. Obtaining a weight at the same time every day
During a regular checkup, a pregnant client reports constipation. Which strategies should the
nurse recommend? Select all that apply.
a. Exercise regularly
b. Take a mild laxative before breakfast
c. Drink at least one caffeinated beverage daily
d. Add a few tablespoons of wheat bran to cereal at breakfast
e. Plan to have a bowel movement at the same time every day
a. Exercise regularly
d. Add a few tablespoons of wheat bran to cereal at breakfast
e. Plan to have a bowel movement at the same time every day
A client is diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis. Which dietary instruction is most important for
the nurse to share with the client?
a. Eat a low-fat, low-protein diet
b. Avoid foods high in carbohydrates
c. Avoid ingesting alcoholic beverages
d. Eat a bland diet with no snacks in between
c. Avoid ingesting alcoholic beverages
A 2 g sodium diet is prescribed for a client with stage 2 hypertension, and the nurse teaches the
client the rationale for this diet. The client reports distaste for the food. The primary nurse hears
the client request that the family "bring in a ham and cheese sandwich and fries." What is
the most effective nursing intervention?
a. Discuss the diet with the client and family
b. Tell the client why salty foods should not be eaten
c. Explain the dietary restrictions to the client's visitors
d. Ask the dietician to teach the client and family about sodium restrictions
a. Discuss the diet with the client and family
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A nurse reviews the plan of care for a client who is recovering from the acute phase of left
ventricular failure. Which dietary restriction will the nurse expect to be included in the plan?
a. Sodium
b. Calcium
c. Potassium
d. Magnesium
a. Sodium
A nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of a child who has celiac disease. Which of the
following foods should the nurse instruct the guardian to omit from the child's diet?
- Correct Answer-Wheat bread
A nurse is teaching an assistive personnel (AP) about dietary restrictions for a client who is taking
phenelzine to treat depression. The AP's selection of which of the following foods for the client's
lunch indicates an understanding of the teaching?
- Correct Answer-Chicken Salad
A home health nurse is planning care for a client who received chemotherapy and has
neutropenia. Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
- Correct Answer-Baked chicken
nurse is reviewing a client's 24 hr dietary recall. The client reports eating a slice of toasted white
bread with butter, a banana, a glass of milk, and a cup of coffee for breakfast; grilled chicken, a
baked potato, and a glass of milk for lunch; an apple and cheddar cheese for a snack; and 2
servings of chicken, 2 cups of steamed broccoli, and a glass of milk for dinner. This client's diet is
deficient in which of the following food groups?
- Correct Answer-Grains
A nurse is caring for a client during her first prenatal visit and notes that she is lactose-intolerant.
Which of the following foods should the nurse include on a list of calcium sources for this client?
- Correct Answer-Collard greens
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A nurse is caring for an infant who has gastroenteritis and is dehydrated. Which of the following
characteristics places the infant at a higher risk of electrolyte imbalances compared to an adult
client?
- Correct Answer-Longer intestinal tract
The RN is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed iwth type 2 DM. What information is
most important for the RN to teach the client about life-style changes? - Correct Answer-Portion-
controlled, heart healthy diet selections
The RN suspects that a female client is altering her own diabetic journals. Which lab test should
the RN review? - Correct Answer-Hemoglobin A1C
The RN is assessing the client regarding the need to increase vitamin B12. Which foods should
the RN instruct the client to include? - Correct Answer-Cheese, eggs, fish
The home health RN is caring for a client with a stage III pressure ulcer. The RN recognizes which
food group that contains zinc should be added to the client's diet - Correct Answer-Meats and
shellfish
The RN receives four new admissions in an assisted living community. Which client should the RN
assess for a higher caloric diet? - Correct Answer-A client with bacterial pneumonia
Orthodox Jewish client can have what? - Correct Answer-lamb chops with mint jelly
Client's knowledge of low-sodium menu selections - Correct Answer-White rice/steamed veggies
and cottage cheese/sliced tomatoes
Lactose intolerant client needs foods enriched with calcium and vit d - Correct Answer-Fortified
soy products
Stress incontinence dietary change - Correct Answer-avoid alcohol and caffeine
Instructions for client experiencing dumping syndrome - Correct Answer-Fluids should be limited
to eight oz with meals
Recommended food for postoperative colectomy and colostomy - Correct Answer-chicken
noodle soup
reduce odor in colostomy - Correct Answer-eat foods with yogurt
drunk buttermilk
eat parsley
vitamin deficiency increases the susceptibility of bleeding - Correct Answer-Vit K
ATI PRACTICE NUTRITION: DETAILED ANSWER
KEY GRADED A QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE 2024 ACE YOUR EXAMS
a nurse is presenting an in-service training session about nutrition. Which of the following simple
sugars should the nurse identify as the carbohydrate found in milk?
- Correct Answer-Lactose
a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intermittent enteral feedings through an NG tube.
The specific gravity of the client's urine is 1.035. which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
- Correct Answer-Provide more water with feedings
A nurse is assessing a client. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an
indication of malnourishment
- Correct Answer-Dry, Brittle hair, Edema, Poor wound healing
What type of diet should be encouraged in patient with AIDS?
The client should be encouraged to eat small and frequent meals to improve nutritional status.
High-calorie and high-protein foods are beneficial to clients with AIDS because they provide
energy and build immunity.
A nurse is caring for a client who had surgery for cancer of the pancreas. Which nutrients will the
nurse most closely observe after surgery?
a. Beef and chicken
b. Proteins and grains
c. Vitamins and minerals
d. Fats and carbohydrates
d. Fats and carbohydrates
What is the best method for a nurse to use to assess an infant's response to oral rehydration
therapy?
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a. Noting the color of the stools
b. Assessing skin turgor frequently
c. Obtaining a weight at the same time every day
d. Measuring the abdominal girth over the umbilicus
c. Obtaining a weight at the same time every day
During a regular checkup, a pregnant client reports constipation. Which strategies should the
nurse recommend? Select all that apply.
a. Exercise regularly
b. Take a mild laxative before breakfast
c. Drink at least one caffeinated beverage daily
d. Add a few tablespoons of wheat bran to cereal at breakfast
e. Plan to have a bowel movement at the same time every day
a. Exercise regularly
d. Add a few tablespoons of wheat bran to cereal at breakfast
e. Plan to have a bowel movement at the same time every day
A client is diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis. Which dietary instruction is most important for
the nurse to share with the client?
a. Eat a low-fat, low-protein diet
b. Avoid foods high in carbohydrates
c. Avoid ingesting alcoholic beverages
d. Eat a bland diet with no snacks in between
c. Avoid ingesting alcoholic beverages
A 2 g sodium diet is prescribed for a client with stage 2 hypertension, and the nurse teaches the
client the rationale for this diet. The client reports distaste for the food. The primary nurse hears
the client request that the family "bring in a ham and cheese sandwich and fries." What is
the most effective nursing intervention?
a. Discuss the diet with the client and family
b. Tell the client why salty foods should not be eaten
c. Explain the dietary restrictions to the client's visitors
d. Ask the dietician to teach the client and family about sodium restrictions
a. Discuss the diet with the client and family
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A nurse reviews the plan of care for a client who is recovering from the acute phase of left
ventricular failure. Which dietary restriction will the nurse expect to be included in the plan?
a. Sodium
b. Calcium
c. Potassium
d. Magnesium
a. Sodium
A nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of a child who has celiac disease. Which of the
following foods should the nurse instruct the guardian to omit from the child's diet?
- Correct Answer-Wheat bread
A nurse is teaching an assistive personnel (AP) about dietary restrictions for a client who is taking
phenelzine to treat depression. The AP's selection of which of the following foods for the client's
lunch indicates an understanding of the teaching?
- Correct Answer-Chicken Salad
A home health nurse is planning care for a client who received chemotherapy and has
neutropenia. Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
- Correct Answer-Baked chicken
nurse is reviewing a client's 24 hr dietary recall. The client reports eating a slice of toasted white
bread with butter, a banana, a glass of milk, and a cup of coffee for breakfast; grilled chicken, a
baked potato, and a glass of milk for lunch; an apple and cheddar cheese for a snack; and 2
servings of chicken, 2 cups of steamed broccoli, and a glass of milk for dinner. This client's diet is
deficient in which of the following food groups?
- Correct Answer-Grains
A nurse is caring for a client during her first prenatal visit and notes that she is lactose-intolerant.
Which of the following foods should the nurse include on a list of calcium sources for this client?
- Correct Answer-Collard greens
, 4|Page
A nurse is caring for an infant who has gastroenteritis and is dehydrated. Which of the following
characteristics places the infant at a higher risk of electrolyte imbalances compared to an adult
client?
- Correct Answer-Longer intestinal tract
The RN is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed iwth type 2 DM. What information is
most important for the RN to teach the client about life-style changes? - Correct Answer-Portion-
controlled, heart healthy diet selections
The RN suspects that a female client is altering her own diabetic journals. Which lab test should
the RN review? - Correct Answer-Hemoglobin A1C
The RN is assessing the client regarding the need to increase vitamin B12. Which foods should
the RN instruct the client to include? - Correct Answer-Cheese, eggs, fish
The home health RN is caring for a client with a stage III pressure ulcer. The RN recognizes which
food group that contains zinc should be added to the client's diet - Correct Answer-Meats and
shellfish
The RN receives four new admissions in an assisted living community. Which client should the RN
assess for a higher caloric diet? - Correct Answer-A client with bacterial pneumonia
Orthodox Jewish client can have what? - Correct Answer-lamb chops with mint jelly
Client's knowledge of low-sodium menu selections - Correct Answer-White rice/steamed veggies
and cottage cheese/sliced tomatoes
Lactose intolerant client needs foods enriched with calcium and vit d - Correct Answer-Fortified
soy products
Stress incontinence dietary change - Correct Answer-avoid alcohol and caffeine
Instructions for client experiencing dumping syndrome - Correct Answer-Fluids should be limited
to eight oz with meals
Recommended food for postoperative colectomy and colostomy - Correct Answer-chicken
noodle soup
reduce odor in colostomy - Correct Answer-eat foods with yogurt
drunk buttermilk
eat parsley
vitamin deficiency increases the susceptibility of bleeding - Correct Answer-Vit K
