ATI Nutrition Practice 2019 Exam B V1| Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales| 100% Correct (60 Q&A)
QUESTION
A nurse is caring for a client
... [Show More] who is prescribed captopril. The nurse should recognize that which of the following foods could cause a potential medication interaction?
A. Watermelon
B. Cantaloupe
C. Lettuce
D. Carrotsn
Answer:
B. Cantaloupe
Explanation:
A. Watermelon does not create a potential food and medication interaction for the client because it is not high in potassium. One cup of watermelon contains 170 mg potassium.
B. ACE inhibitors, such as captopril, retain potassium and can lead to hyperkalemia. The nurse should recognize that cantaloupe is a food source high in potassium as one cup contains 473 mg. The client should avoid cantaloupe as well as other foods that are high in potassium while taking an ACE inhibitor.
C. Lettuce does not create a potential food and medication interaction for the client because it is not high in potassium. One cup of shredded green leaf lettuce contains 70 mg of potassium.
D. Carrots are high in beta-carotene and do not create a potential food and medication interaction for the client. One cup of carrot slices contains 390 mg of potassium.
QUESTION
A nurse is providing nutritional teaching to a client who reports wanting to lose weight. The nurse should identify that which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I will taste my foods while I am cooking."
B. "I will exclude breads and pastries from my diet."
C. "I will make a list before I go grocery shopping."
D. "I will skip lunch if I am too busy to have something healthy."n
Answer:
C. "I will make a list before I go grocery shopping."
Explanation:
A. The client should not taste foods while cooking to avoid overeating.
B. The client should control portion size and eat low-calorie foods first, rather than restricting certain foods, to prevent cravings.
C. Developing a shopping list allows the client to adhere to meal planning, prevent impulse buying, and purchase only the quantity of food needed.
D. The client should eat three to five meals a day to prevent hunger and the tendency to overeat.
QUESTION
A nurse is teaching a client who has a BMI of 22 dietary recommendations during pregnancy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I should avoid a vegetarian diet."
B. "I should decrease my intake of protein."
C. "I should increase my daily intake by 600 calories."
D. "I should plan to gain a total of 25 to 35 pounds."n
Answer:
D. "I should plan to gain a total of 25 to 35 pounds."
Explanation:
A. The nurse should teach the client that a well-balanced vegetarian diet provides the nutritional requirements needed during pregnancy.
B. The nurse should teach the client to increase protein intake during pregnancy.
C. The nurse should teach a client who has a BMI of 22 to increase daily intake by 400 calories. Increasing to 600 calories daily can lead to obesity and gestational diabetes.
D. The nurse should teach a client whose weight is within the expected reference range to gain 11.3 to 15.9 kg (25 to 35 lb) during pregnancy.
QUESTION
A nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who has COPD. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Eat at least three well-proportioned, large meals a day.
B. Drink low-protein, low-calorie nutrition formulas between meals.
C. Avoid adding gravies and sauces to foods.
D. Consume foods that are soft in texture and easy to chew.n
Answer:
D. Consume foods that are soft in texture and easy to chew.
Explanation:
A. Clients who have COPD usually do not have the energy to eat large meals. The client should eat six small meals per day.
B. Clients should drink high-protein, high-calorie formulas between meals.
C. Clients who have COPD should add gravy and sauces to foods to prevent dry mouth.
D. Eating a soft diet and avoiding foods that are difficult to chew will decrease shortness of breath while eating.
QUESTION
A nurse is educating a group of clients about vitamin and mineral intake during pregnancy. Which of the following supplements should the nurse instruct the clients to avoid taking with iron?
A. Magnesium
B. Vitamin B12
C. Vitamin A
D. Calciumn
Answer:
D. Calcium
Explanation:
A. Magnesium does not interfere with iron absorption.
B. Magnesium does not interfere with iron absorption.
C. Vitamin A does not interfere with iron absorption.
D. The nurse should instruct the client to take calcium and iron supplements at different times, or between meals, because calcium can interfere with iron absorption if taken together with meals.
QUESTION
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and reports feeling dizzy, weak, and shaky. Which of the following is the priority action by the nurse?
A. Offer the client 180 mL (6 oz) of orange juice.
B. Document the client's intake from the most recent meal.
C. Teach the client manifestations of hypoglycemia.
D. Check the client's blood glucose level.n
Answer:
D. Check the client's blood glucose level.
Explanation:
A. The nurse should offer the client 180 mL of orange juice, but another action is the priority [Show Less]