ATI Nutrition Practice Tests Exam With Complete
Solution
Symptoms of lactose intolerance
cramps, flatus, and osmotic diarrhea
What is high in calcium
yogurt
Celiac diet - increase what kind of foods?
increase simple carbs, should follow a lactose free diet
Enteral tube feedings - interventions to lessen aspiration
- keep head of the bed elevated at least 30 degrees while feeding and for at least 30 - 60 mins
afterward
- check for residuals every 4 - 6 hrs
What should you limit with diverticulitis
fiber
Which is not a complete protein?
soy milk
pinto beans
ground meat
swiss cheese
pinto beans
Patient has dentures, what is an appropriate action for the nurse to provide for oral hygiene?
rinse dentures after meals
What is the recommended gestational weight gain?
Normal - 25 - 35lbs
Underweight - 28- 40lbs
Overweight - 15 - 25lbs
What should patients with macular degenerating increase in their diet?
lutein (kale, spinach, collard greens, mustard greens
What should be taken with calcium to maximize absorption?
vitamin d
When a bag of TPN is not available, what should the nurse infuse instead?
dextrose 10% in water
What is Somogyi phenomenon?
, Occurs due to overnight hypoglycemia, make sure to monitor BG at night, have a night time snack,
and treat with insulin in PM as needed
When feeding a toddler that is failing to thrive..
- eliminate environmental disruptions
- remain seated in front of toddler
- plan each feeding at the same time each day
High folate foods
liver, leafy green vegetables, grains, legumes
By how many calories should you increase your diet while breast feeding?
300 - 400 calories
At what age dose bone loss typically begin in women?
35
What should your total fat intake be per day?
25 - 35%
Which lab value is a sensitive indicator for nutritional status
prealbumin
When starting TPN what is suggested?
Increasing volume of formula over 4 - 6 feedings
What is a lab value indicating controlled type 2 diabetes?
HbA1c less than 7%
A patient with beriberi disease should increase intake of what?
Beriberi is a thiamine deficiency, therefore increasing whole wheat bread is beneficial
What foods are acceptable for patients with stomatitis after radiation therapy?
Things like scrambled eggs are soft and non irritating to the oral mucosa
In a patient with pancreatitis, what lab value would you expect to be elevated?
serum glucose
A patient with kidney disease, what food would increase the risk for dysrhythmias?
a diet rich in potassium
Osteoporosis is most common in what ethnic group?
Caucasian women
Solution
Symptoms of lactose intolerance
cramps, flatus, and osmotic diarrhea
What is high in calcium
yogurt
Celiac diet - increase what kind of foods?
increase simple carbs, should follow a lactose free diet
Enteral tube feedings - interventions to lessen aspiration
- keep head of the bed elevated at least 30 degrees while feeding and for at least 30 - 60 mins
afterward
- check for residuals every 4 - 6 hrs
What should you limit with diverticulitis
fiber
Which is not a complete protein?
soy milk
pinto beans
ground meat
swiss cheese
pinto beans
Patient has dentures, what is an appropriate action for the nurse to provide for oral hygiene?
rinse dentures after meals
What is the recommended gestational weight gain?
Normal - 25 - 35lbs
Underweight - 28- 40lbs
Overweight - 15 - 25lbs
What should patients with macular degenerating increase in their diet?
lutein (kale, spinach, collard greens, mustard greens
What should be taken with calcium to maximize absorption?
vitamin d
When a bag of TPN is not available, what should the nurse infuse instead?
dextrose 10% in water
What is Somogyi phenomenon?
, Occurs due to overnight hypoglycemia, make sure to monitor BG at night, have a night time snack,
and treat with insulin in PM as needed
When feeding a toddler that is failing to thrive..
- eliminate environmental disruptions
- remain seated in front of toddler
- plan each feeding at the same time each day
High folate foods
liver, leafy green vegetables, grains, legumes
By how many calories should you increase your diet while breast feeding?
300 - 400 calories
At what age dose bone loss typically begin in women?
35
What should your total fat intake be per day?
25 - 35%
Which lab value is a sensitive indicator for nutritional status
prealbumin
When starting TPN what is suggested?
Increasing volume of formula over 4 - 6 feedings
What is a lab value indicating controlled type 2 diabetes?
HbA1c less than 7%
A patient with beriberi disease should increase intake of what?
Beriberi is a thiamine deficiency, therefore increasing whole wheat bread is beneficial
What foods are acceptable for patients with stomatitis after radiation therapy?
Things like scrambled eggs are soft and non irritating to the oral mucosa
In a patient with pancreatitis, what lab value would you expect to be elevated?
serum glucose
A patient with kidney disease, what food would increase the risk for dysrhythmias?
a diet rich in potassium
Osteoporosis is most common in what ethnic group?
Caucasian women
