ATI NUTRITION PRACTICE 2019 EXAM NGN
WITH WELL ELABORATED DETAILED
ANSWERS (4 VERSIONS) GRADED A+
A nurse is assessing the meal pattern of a client
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diverticular disease and a prescription for a high-fiber diet.
Which of the following food choices by the client contains the
most fiber?
- ANSWER-½ cup bran cereal
EXPLANATION
A high-fiber diet is recommended for clients who have
diverticular disease because bulky, soft stools are easier for the
client to pass and result in decreased pressure within the colon.
The nurse should determine that a ½ cup of bran cereal contains
the most fiber at 10 g per serving
A nurse is providing teaching about cancer prevention to a
group of clients. Which of the following client statements
indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER-"I will
eat five servings of fruits and vegetables each day."
EXPLANATION
The nurse should instruct the clientsto consume four to five
servings, or about 2.5 cups, of fruits and vegetables daily.
Eating various fruits and vegetables assists in decreasing blood
pressure and weight.
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?
- ANSWER-Check the client's blood glucose level.
EXPLANATION
The first action the nurse should take using the nursing
process is to assess the client. Therefore, checking the client's
blood glucose level is the priority action.
A nurse is initiating an enteral feeding for a client who has
chronic bronchitis. Which of the following types of formula
should the nurse anticipate administering to the client?
- ANSWER-High calorie
EXPLANATION
A client who has pulmonary disease requires a formula that is
high in calories and protein to maintain energy demands.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a
new ileostomy. Which of the following dietary guidelines
should the nurse include in the teaching?
- ANSWER-Prepare meals on a schedule.
EXPLANATION
The nurse should teach a client who has an ileostomy to
prepare meals on a schedule to promote regular bowel
elimination patterns.
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for ferrous
sulfate about food interactions. Which of the following
statements indicates that the client understands the teaching?
- ANSWER-"I can take this medication with juice."
EXPLANATION
The nurse should instruct the client to take this medication
between meals with juice. The client can take this medication
with meals if gastric upset occurs.
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?
- ANSWER-Calcium
EXPLANATION
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.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who reports nausea
during pregnancy. Which of the following statements by the
client indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER-
"I will eat dry cereal before I get out of bed."
EXPLANATION
Carbohydrates, such as dry cereal, are absorbed quickly and
readily raise blood sugar levels, which should reduce nausea.
A client reports constipation during a routine checkup. The
client was previously encouraged to increase their intake of
mineral supplements. Which of the following minerals should
the nurse identify as the possible cause of the constipation?
- ANSWER-Calcium
EXPLANATION
Calcium can lead to constipation by decreasing peristalsis.
A nurse is caring for a client who develops diarrhea while
receiving a continuous enteral tube feeding. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER-Warm
the formula to room temperature.
EXPLANATION
A client can develop diarrhea if the formula being infused is too
cold. Therefore, the nurse should warm the formula to room
temperature prior to administration.
A nurse is preparing to administer an influenza vaccine to an
adult client who reports food allergies. Which of the following
food allergies could place the client at risk for a reaction? -
ANSWER-Eggs
EXPLANATION
hypersensitivity to eggs can place a client at risk for allergic
reactions when receiving the influenza vaccine. The vaccine
should only be administered by a healthcare provider who can
recognize and respond to severe allergic reactions. [Show Less]