ATI Nutrition Question Bank Flashcards
A nurse is teaching a group of parents of toddlers about measures to reduce the risk of choking. Which of the following foods increase the risk of choking in toddlers? SATA
Hot dogs
Grapes
Bagels Marshmallows
A nurse is providing teaching to a female client who has a new prescription for pravastatin to treat hyperlipidemia. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Pravastatin can be taken with grapefruit juice.
reasoning: Pravastatin, unlike other statins (lovastatin, simvastatin, atorvastatin) is not affected by CYP3A4 inhibitors. It is safe for the client to consume grapefruit juice as desired.
A nurse is assessing a client’s nutritional status. The nurse determines the client is consuming 500 calories more per day than his energy level requires. If his dietary habits do not change, how long will it take the client to gain 4.5 kg (10 lb)?
10 weeks
Reasoning: 1 lb of fat is equal to 3,500 Cal, consuming 500 extra Cal each day for 7 days would equal 3,500 Cal and 1 lb gained per week.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is beginning a vegan diet and is concerned about maintaining adequate protein intake. Which of the following food servings should the nurse recommend as having the highest amount of protein?
2 tbsp of peanut butter
reasoning: Has 7.11 g of protein
A nurse is providing nutritional teaching to a group of clients. Which of the following definitions for the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) should the nurse include in the teaching?
The RDA defines the level of nutrient intake that meets the needs of healthy people in various groups.
A nurse is caring for a client during her first prenatal visit and notes that she is lactose-intolerant. Which of the following foods should the nurse include on a list of calcium sources for this client?
Collard greens
A nurse is talking with the parent of a preschool-aged child who tells the nurse, “My child has suddenly become disinterested in certain foods.” Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
“Keep a diary of the foods your child eats each day.”
A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving chemotherapy and has a protein deficiency. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? SATA
-Mix powdered skim milk into liquid milk
-Add a slice of cheese to hot vegetables
-Mix yogurt into fresh fruit
A nurse is assisting a client who has dysphagia with eating meals. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Ask the client to think of a food that produces salivation.
Reasoning: To prevent dryness in the mouth during meals, which can be a risk factor for choking, the nurse should ask the client to think of a food that promotes salivation (e.g., lemon slices or dill pickles).
A nurse is providing teaching to a young adult client who has a history of calcium oxalate renal calculi. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
“Consume 1,000 mg of dietary calcium daily.”
A nurse in a provider’s office is reviewing the medical records of a group of clients. Which of the following clients is at risk for iron deficiency? SATA
-A client who is a vegetarian
-A client who is pregnant
-A toddler who is overweight
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has gout and urolithiasis. The client asks how to prevent future uric acid stones. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse provide? SATA
-Take allopurinol as prescribed
-Exercise several times a week
-Limit intake of foods high in purine
A nurse is caring for a client who has diverticulitis and a new prescription for a low-fiber diet. Which of the following food items should the nurse remove from the client’s meal tray?
Coleslaw
Reasoning: contains raw cabbage, which is high in fiber. Clients who are following a low-fiber diet should avoid most raw vegetables
A nurse is planning an in-service training session for a group of nurses regarding the role of enzymes in digestion. Which of the following enzymes plays a role in the digestion of protein?
Pepsin
Reasoning: is an enzyme secreted by the gastric mucosa that breaks down protein into polypeptides. Other enzymes, such as trypsin and aminopeptidase further break down the polypeptides into amino acids, which can be used by the body.
A nurse is caring for an infant who has gastroenteritis and is dehydrated. Which of the following characteristics places the infant at a higher risk of electrolyte imbalances compared to an adult client?
Reduced body surface area
Reasoning: compared to adults or older children, infants have a longer intestinal tract. This results in greater fluid losses, especially through diarrhea.
