ATI RN NUTRITION ATI RN PROCTORED
NUTRITION rationale
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS recent
2024/2025 TEST
A nurse is presenting an in-service
... [Show More] training session about nutrition. Which of the following simple sugars should the nurse identify as the carbohydrate found in milk?
A. Lactose
B. Sucrose
C. Maltose
D. Fructose - **A. Lactose**
Rationale: The nurse should identify that lactose is a form of sugar that is found in milk.
B. Sucrose is table sugar and is also found in fruits and veggies
C. Maltose is found in germinating cereals, such as barley
D. Fructose is found in honey and fruit
A nurse is providing teaching about nutritious diets to a group of adult women. Which of the following statements should the nurse include:
A. "Include at least 3 g of sodium in your daily diet"
B. "Limit wine consumption t0 230 mL daily"
C. "Include 2.5 cups of veggies in your daily diet"
D. "Limit water intake to 1.5 L each day" - **C. **
Rationale: Nutritious diets contain a variety of foods to ensure the required daily allowance of nutrients is ingested. The nurse should instruct the women to include 2.5 cups of veggies and 2 cups of fruit in their daily diets. Fruits and veggies should be a variety of colors to provide an assortment of nutrients.
A. The nurse should instruct the moment to consume sodium in moderation. The AHA recommends consuming less than 2.5 g of sodium daily, and the adequate intake (AI) is 1.5 g. Excessive intake of sodium can lead to HTN.
B. Although certain alcoholic beverages, such as red wine, contain phytochemicals that can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and offer anti-inflammatory properties, excessive intake can lead to a deficiency in other nutrients. The recommended amount of alcohol for women is a drink per day. which is equivalent to
350 mL (12 oz) of beer, 148 mL (5oz) of wine, or 44 mL (1.5oz) of hard alcohol that is over 80 proof D. Water is an important component of a nutritious diet because it is necessary for the digestion, absorption, and transport of nutrients. The nurse should instruct these women to drink between 2 and 3 L of water daily to maintain homeostasis, based on the client's commodities, the climate, and the client's activity level.
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a prescription for a low-sodium diet to manage HTN.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. " I can snake on fresh fruit"
B. "I can continue to eat lunchmeat sandwiches"
C. "I can have cottage cheese with my meals"
D. "Canned soup is a good lunch option" - **A.**
Rationale: The nurse should identify that fresh fruit contain little to no sodium and are a good snack for a client who has HTN.
B. Lunchmeats are usually high in sodium and should be avoided. The nurse should recommend choosing lower-sodium option, such as fresh fish or poultry.
C. Cottage cheese contains 390mg per 113 g( 1/2c) of sodium. the nurse should recommend choosing lowfat yogurt as a low-sodium snack
D. Canned soups contain high amounts of sodium. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid convince and fast foods such as canned or dry-packaged soups.
A nurse is reviewing a client's 24 hr dietary recall. The client reports eating a slice of toasted white bread with butter, a banana, a glass of milk, and a cup of coffee for breakfast; grilled chicken, a baked potato, and a glass of milk for lunch an apple and cheddar cheese for a snack; and 2 serving of chicken, 2 cups of steamed broccoli, and a glass of milk for dinner. This client's diet is deficient in which of the following groups? A. Dairy
B. Veggies C. Fruits
D. Grains - **D.**
Rationale: This client only consumed 1 serving of grains on the day of the 24-hr dietary recall. USDA
dietary guidelines recommend 3 or more ounce-equivalents of whole-grain products per day. Additionally, the choice of white bread is low in fiber, which can lead to constipation and an increased risk of developing hyperlipidemia. The USDA guideline recommend that at least half of the grains consumed should be whole grain.
A. The client consumed 3 servings of daily throughout the day, which is recommended daily amount according to USDA dietary guidelines.
B. The client consumed 2.5 cups or more veggies, which is the recommended daily amount according to USDA dietary guidelines
C. The client consumed 2 serving of fruits, which of the recommended daily amount according USDA dietary guidelines.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a BMI of 29 and expresses a desire to lose weight. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Refer the client to a nutritionist
B. Discuss eating strategies with the client
C. Determine the client's intentions to change current eating habits
D. Instruct the client to perform 30 mins of vigorous exercise daily - **C.**
Rationale: When using the nursing process, the nurse should first assess the client's readiness to commit to a change in behavior.
A Effective weight management involves establishing and following healthy eating habits. The nurse should refer the client to a nutritionist for an evaluation of the client's dietary needs and dietary recommendations to promote weight loss. However, this is not the first action the nurse should take.
B. The nurse should discuss various eating strategies, such as portion control and the reduction or elimination of sugar-sweetened beverages, as a means of reducing weight. However, this is not the first action the nurse should take.
D. Although the nurse should recommend increasing physical activity to promote overall health and weight loss, this is not the first action the nurse should take.
A nurse is providing teaching about calcium intake to a client who is breastfeeding. Which of the following is the recommended daily calcium intake for a client who is breastfeeding?
A. 800mg
B. 400mg
C. 1000mg
D. 2000mg - **C.**
Rationale: The nurse should instruct the client that 1000mg of calcium is r [Show Less]