Ati Nutrition ADLs 3.0 case study exam
questions & answers
A nurse is caring for a client who has been placed on full liquid diet. Which of the following
foods should the nurse offer the client?
a) Scrambled eggs
b) Cream of chicken soup
c) Cottage cheese
d) Mashed potatoes with gravy - ANSWERSAnswer: b) Cream of chicken soup
A nurse is promoting independence at mealtime for a client who has vision impairment. Which
of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
a) Reference to the face of a clock to indicate where the food is placed on the plate.
b) Move the water jug before placing the food tray on the bedside table
c) Allow each caregiver to arrange food items on the plate to their preference
d) Provide the client with small-handled adaptive utensils - ANSWERSAnswer: a) Reference to
the face of a clock to indicate where the food is placed on the plate.
A nurse is assisting a client who is at risk for aspiration following a stroke with eating. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
a) Lay the client down flat on the bed 20 min after meals.
b) Place 1 tbsp of food on the unaffected side of client's mouth.
c) Elevate the head of the client's bed to a 45° angle for meals.
questions & answers
A nurse is caring for a client who has been placed on full liquid diet. Which of the following
foods should the nurse offer the client?
a) Scrambled eggs
b) Cream of chicken soup
c) Cottage cheese
d) Mashed potatoes with gravy - ANSWERSAnswer: b) Cream of chicken soup
A nurse is promoting independence at mealtime for a client who has vision impairment. Which
of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
a) Reference to the face of a clock to indicate where the food is placed on the plate.
b) Move the water jug before placing the food tray on the bedside table
c) Allow each caregiver to arrange food items on the plate to their preference
d) Provide the client with small-handled adaptive utensils - ANSWERSAnswer: a) Reference to
the face of a clock to indicate where the food is placed on the plate.
A nurse is assisting a client who is at risk for aspiration following a stroke with eating. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
a) Lay the client down flat on the bed 20 min after meals.
b) Place 1 tbsp of food on the unaffected side of client's mouth.
c) Elevate the head of the client's bed to a 45° angle for meals.
