ATI Nutrition FInal
A charge nurse is conducting a nutritional class for a group of newly licensed nurses
regarding basal metabolic rate (BMR). The charge nurse should inform the class that which
of the following factors increases BMR? (Select all that apply)
A. Lactation
B. Prolonged Stress
C. Malnutrition
D. Puberty
E. Age older than 60 years - ANS-A. CORRECT: Include in the teaching that lactation
increases BMR
B. CORRECT: Include in the teaching that prolonged stress increases BMR.
C. Include in the teaching that malnutrition decrease BMR
D. CORRECT: Include in the teaching that puberty increase BMR
E. Include in the teaching that being over 60 years of age decreases BMR
A nurse in a nutrition clinic is calculating BMI for several clients. The nurse should identify
which of the following client BMIs as overweight?
A. 24
B. 30
C. 27
D. 32 - ANS-C. 27
A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant who has lactose intolerance. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? (SATA)
A. Abdominal distention
B. Flatus
C. Hypoactive bowel sounds
D. Occasional diarrhea
E. Visible Peristalsis - ANS-A, B, D
A nurse is caring for a client following an appendectomy who has a postoperative
prescription that reads "discontinue NPO status; advance diet as tolerated." Which of the
following are appropriate for the nurse to offer the client initially? (SATA)
A. Applesauce
B. Chicken broth
C. Sherbet
D. Wheat toast
E. Cranberry juice - ANS-A & D - these are both clear liquids
A nurse is caring for a client who is to receive a level 2 dysphagia diet due to recent stroke.
Which of the following dietary selections is most appropriate?
A. Turkey sandwich
B. Poached eggs
C. Peanut butter crackers
D. Granola - ANS-B. Poached eggs
A nurse is conducting a nutrition class at a local community center. Which of the following
information should the nurse include in the teaching?
, A. Progress toward limiting saturated fat to 7% of total daily intake
B. Good bowel function requires 35 g/day of fiber for females
C. Limit cholesterol consumption to 400 mg/day
D. Normal functioning cardiac systems depends on B-complex vitamins - ANS-A. CORRECT
B: Good bowel function requires 25 g/day for females and 38 g/day for males
C. Cholesterol should be limited to 200 and 300 mg/day
D. Normal functioning nervous system, instead of cardiac system
A nurse is conducting a nutritional class on minerals and electrolytes. The nurse should
include which of the following foods is a major source of magnesium.
A. Tuna
B. Tomatoes
C. Eggs
D. Oranges - ANS-A. Tuna
Tuna, halibut, nuts, whole grains, chocolate, green, leafy vegetables are major sources of
Mg
A nurse is discussing essential nutrients for normal functioning of the nervous system with a
client. Which of the following should be included in the teaching? (SATA)
A. Calcium
B. Thiamin
C. Vitamin B12
D. Sodium
E. Phosphorous - ANS-CORRECT: A, B, C, D
E. Phosphorous helps maintain acid-base balance, as well as formation of bone and teeth,
and does not directly affect functioning of the nervous system
A nurse is discussing foods that are high in vitamin D with a client who is unable to be out in
the sunlight. Which of the following should be included in the teaching?
A. 1 cup steamed long-grain brown rice
B. 6 medium raw strawberries
C. 1/2 cup boiled brussels sprouts
D. 2 large, poached eggs - ANS-D. 2 large, poached eggs
Include eggs as a food that is high in vitamin D.
A, B, C do not contain vitamin D.
A nurse is discussing health problems associated with nutrient deficiencies with a group of
clients. Which of the following conditions is associated with a deficiency of vitamin C?
(Select all that apply)
A. Dysrhythmias
B. Scurvy
C. Pernicious anemia
D. Megaloblastic anemia
E. Bleeding gums - ANS-B. Scurvy
E. Bleeding gums
A nurse is discussing how the body processes food with a client during a routine provider's
visit. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
A. Glycerol can be broken down into glucose for use by the body
B. The liver converts unused glucose in glycogen
A charge nurse is conducting a nutritional class for a group of newly licensed nurses
regarding basal metabolic rate (BMR). The charge nurse should inform the class that which
of the following factors increases BMR? (Select all that apply)
A. Lactation
B. Prolonged Stress
C. Malnutrition
D. Puberty
E. Age older than 60 years - ANS-A. CORRECT: Include in the teaching that lactation
increases BMR
B. CORRECT: Include in the teaching that prolonged stress increases BMR.
C. Include in the teaching that malnutrition decrease BMR
D. CORRECT: Include in the teaching that puberty increase BMR
E. Include in the teaching that being over 60 years of age decreases BMR
A nurse in a nutrition clinic is calculating BMI for several clients. The nurse should identify
which of the following client BMIs as overweight?
A. 24
B. 30
C. 27
D. 32 - ANS-C. 27
A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant who has lactose intolerance. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? (SATA)
A. Abdominal distention
B. Flatus
C. Hypoactive bowel sounds
D. Occasional diarrhea
E. Visible Peristalsis - ANS-A, B, D
A nurse is caring for a client following an appendectomy who has a postoperative
prescription that reads "discontinue NPO status; advance diet as tolerated." Which of the
following are appropriate for the nurse to offer the client initially? (SATA)
A. Applesauce
B. Chicken broth
C. Sherbet
D. Wheat toast
E. Cranberry juice - ANS-A & D - these are both clear liquids
A nurse is caring for a client who is to receive a level 2 dysphagia diet due to recent stroke.
Which of the following dietary selections is most appropriate?
A. Turkey sandwich
B. Poached eggs
C. Peanut butter crackers
D. Granola - ANS-B. Poached eggs
A nurse is conducting a nutrition class at a local community center. Which of the following
information should the nurse include in the teaching?
, A. Progress toward limiting saturated fat to 7% of total daily intake
B. Good bowel function requires 35 g/day of fiber for females
C. Limit cholesterol consumption to 400 mg/day
D. Normal functioning cardiac systems depends on B-complex vitamins - ANS-A. CORRECT
B: Good bowel function requires 25 g/day for females and 38 g/day for males
C. Cholesterol should be limited to 200 and 300 mg/day
D. Normal functioning nervous system, instead of cardiac system
A nurse is conducting a nutritional class on minerals and electrolytes. The nurse should
include which of the following foods is a major source of magnesium.
A. Tuna
B. Tomatoes
C. Eggs
D. Oranges - ANS-A. Tuna
Tuna, halibut, nuts, whole grains, chocolate, green, leafy vegetables are major sources of
Mg
A nurse is discussing essential nutrients for normal functioning of the nervous system with a
client. Which of the following should be included in the teaching? (SATA)
A. Calcium
B. Thiamin
C. Vitamin B12
D. Sodium
E. Phosphorous - ANS-CORRECT: A, B, C, D
E. Phosphorous helps maintain acid-base balance, as well as formation of bone and teeth,
and does not directly affect functioning of the nervous system
A nurse is discussing foods that are high in vitamin D with a client who is unable to be out in
the sunlight. Which of the following should be included in the teaching?
A. 1 cup steamed long-grain brown rice
B. 6 medium raw strawberries
C. 1/2 cup boiled brussels sprouts
D. 2 large, poached eggs - ANS-D. 2 large, poached eggs
Include eggs as a food that is high in vitamin D.
A, B, C do not contain vitamin D.
A nurse is discussing health problems associated with nutrient deficiencies with a group of
clients. Which of the following conditions is associated with a deficiency of vitamin C?
(Select all that apply)
A. Dysrhythmias
B. Scurvy
C. Pernicious anemia
D. Megaloblastic anemia
E. Bleeding gums - ANS-B. Scurvy
E. Bleeding gums
A nurse is discussing how the body processes food with a client during a routine provider's
visit. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
A. Glycerol can be broken down into glucose for use by the body
B. The liver converts unused glucose in glycogen
