ATI Skills Module 3.0: Nutrition
1. 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? - ANS-The client should be weighed on the same
scale at the same time each day.
2. 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? -
ANS-480 mL
3. 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? - ANS-Elevate the head of the bed 45*-90*
4. 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? - ANS-Swallowing Examination
5. A nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory values. Which of the following information is
correct regarding albumin levels and nutritional status? - ANS-Albumin level is a poor
short-term indicator of protein status.
6. When teaching the guardian of a toddler about feeding and eating, the nurse should
include which of the following safety measures? - ANS-Do not offer the child raw
vegetables
7. Which of the following actions should a nurse take to assess a client who had a
stroke for complications secondary to inadequate swallowing? - ANS-Auscultate the
client's lungs
8. Which of the following dietary modifications should an adolescent who participates in
sports implement? - ANS-Drink water before and after sports activities
9. Which of the following food choices are appropriate for a client who is prescribed a
full liquid diet? - ANS-Plain yogurt
10.Custard
11.Ice cream
12.Gelatin
13.Which of the following interventions should a nurse use at mealtimes for a client who
has visual impairment? - ANS-Identify the food location as though the plate were a
clock
14.Which of the following is the primary purpose for asking a client to keep a 3- to 7-day
food diary? - ANS-To assess the pattern of intake and compare with daily reference
intakes
15.Which of the following strategies for enhancing the intake of healthy foods is
appropriate for an adolescent? - ANS-Making healthful food choices more convenient
and available for the adolescent
1. 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? - ANS-The client should be weighed on the same
scale at the same time each day.
2. 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? -
ANS-480 mL
3. 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? - ANS-Elevate the head of the bed 45*-90*
4. 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? - ANS-Swallowing Examination
5. A nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory values. Which of the following information is
correct regarding albumin levels and nutritional status? - ANS-Albumin level is a poor
short-term indicator of protein status.
6. When teaching the guardian of a toddler about feeding and eating, the nurse should
include which of the following safety measures? - ANS-Do not offer the child raw
vegetables
7. Which of the following actions should a nurse take to assess a client who had a
stroke for complications secondary to inadequate swallowing? - ANS-Auscultate the
client's lungs
8. Which of the following dietary modifications should an adolescent who participates in
sports implement? - ANS-Drink water before and after sports activities
9. Which of the following food choices are appropriate for a client who is prescribed a
full liquid diet? - ANS-Plain yogurt
10.Custard
11.Ice cream
12.Gelatin
13.Which of the following interventions should a nurse use at mealtimes for a client who
has visual impairment? - ANS-Identify the food location as though the plate were a
clock
14.Which of the following is the primary purpose for asking a client to keep a 3- to 7-day
food diary? - ANS-To assess the pattern of intake and compare with daily reference
intakes
15.Which of the following strategies for enhancing the intake of healthy foods is
appropriate for an adolescent? - ANS-Making healthful food choices more convenient
and available for the adolescent
