ATI Nutrition dynamic quizzes study questions

a nurse is providing postoperative teaching about the management of dumping syndrome to a client who had a partial gastrectomy. which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching

eat protein with each meal

a nurse is providing teaching to a client who has constipation. which of the following instructions should the nurse include

eat yogurt with live cultures

A nurse is planning care for a client who is postoperative following a gastrectomy. which of the following strategies should the nurse include to help prevent dumping syndrome?

eliminate simple sugar and sugar alcohols from the clients diet

a nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has end-stage renal disease and reports fatigue. the clients hemoglobin is 8g/dL the nurse should expect a prescription for which of the following medications

erythropoietin

a nurse is planning an in-service training session about nutrition. which of the following statements should the nurse include un the teaching

fats provide energy

a nurse is caring for a client who has osteoporosis and a new prescription for calcium supplements. which of the following foods should the nurse recommend to promote calcium absorption?

fortified milk

a nurse is reviewing a client 24hr 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 an cheddar cheese for a snack; and 2 servings of chicken,2 cups of steam broccoli and glass of milk for dinner. the clients diet is deficient in which of the following food groups?

grains

a nurse is teaching dietary modification strategies to a client who has been newly diagnosed with cirrhosis which of the following foods should the nurse recommend

grilled chicken

a nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has chronic renal failure. which of the following foods choices by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

grilled fish

a nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who adheres to kosher dietary laws which of the following food selections should the nurse recommend

grilled salmon

a nurse in a providers office is assessing a client. the nurse determines the clients body index id 21.1 this finding is classified as which of the following

healthy weight

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 ( select all that apply) A. hot dog B. grapes C.bagels D. marshmallows E. graham crackers

hot dogs grapes bagels and marshmallows

a nurse is reviewing the dietary choices of a client who has chronic pancreatitis which of the following food items should the nurse suggest removing from the client menu for the following day

ice cream - client with chronic pancreatitis should have low fat foods

a nurse is providing teaching about nutritions diets to a group of adult women. which of the following statements should the nurse include?

include 2.5 cups of vegetables in your diet

a nurse is updating the plan of care for a client who has dumping syndrome. which of the following instructions should the nurse include

eat a source of protein with each meal

a nurse is providing teaching to a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus. the client states, " I eat pasta every day. I can't imagine giving it up." which of the following responses should the nurse provide?

"you dont have to give up pasta; just adjust the amount you eat."

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( select all that apply) mix powdered skim milk into liquid milk add a raw egg to fruit smoothies add a slice of cheese to hot vegetables add honey to hot tea mix yogurt into fresh fruits

- mix powdered skim milk into liquid milk - add a slice of cheese to hot vegetable - mix yogurt into fresh fruit

a nurse in a providers office is reviewing the medical records of a group of clients which of the following clients is at risk for iron deficiency

- a client who is vegetarian - a client who is pregnant - a toddler who is overweight

a nurse is providing teaching about calcium intake to a client who is break feeding. which of the following is the recommended daily who is breastfeeding?

1,000 mg calcium

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 4.5kg (10lb)?

10 weeks

a nurse is providing teaching to a client who is begins a vegan diet and is concerned about maintain adequate protein intake. which of the following foods servings should the nurse recommend as having the highest amount of protein

2 tbsp of peanut butter

a nurse is presenting an in-service training session about nutrition. How many of the amino acids must be obtained from dietary intake?

9

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 ? A. Less extracellular fluid B. reduce body surface C. Longer intestinal area D. decrease rate of metabolism

ANS: Longer Intestinal Tract

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory reports of a client who is receiving enteral feeding. which of the following values indicates a complication of enteral feeding that the nurse should report to the provider

BUN 25mg/dL ( dehydration)

A home health nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving chemotherapy and has neutropenia. Which of the following foods should the nurse include un the client's plan of care A. soft boiled eggs B. brie these made with unpasteurized milk C. cold deli-meat sandwich D. baked chicken

Baked chicken

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 caring for a group of clients on a medical-surgical unit. which of the following disorders should the nurse identify as increasing the clients' metabolic needs?

COPD, cancer, Parkinson's disease , major buns

A nurse is teaching about a low-cholesterol diet to a client who had a myocardial infarction. which of the following meal selections by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Chicken breast and corn on the cob

A nurse is teaching an assistive personnel (AP) about dietary restrictions for a client who is taking phenelzine to treat depression. the AP's selection of which of the following foods do the client's lunch indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. Bologna on wheat bread B. chicken salad C.cheddar cheese and crackers D.pizza with peperoni

Chicken salad

a nurse is assessing a client which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of protein-calorie malnourishment ( select all that apply) gingivitis dry brittle hair edema spoon-shaped nails poor wound healing

Dry brittle hair, Edema and Poor wound healing

A nurse is caring for a client who has protein malnutrition. which of the following foods should the nurse identify as a sore of complete protein A. eggs B. cereal C. Peanut butter D. Past

Eggs

A nurse is completing dietary teaching with client who has heart failure and prescribed a 2 sodium diet. which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching

I can have yougurt as a desert

a nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a prescription for a low- sodium diet to manage hypertension. which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

I can snack on fresh fruits

a nurse is teaching a client with heart disease about a low-cholesterol diet which of the following client statements indicates the teaching was effective

I should remove the skin from poultry before eating it

A nurse is providing teaching about food choices to a client who has diabetes mellitus. which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

I should replace white bread with whole-grain bread.

a nurse is providing teaching to a client who has COPD about maintaining proper nutrition. which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding go the teaching?

I will eat more cold foods at meals rather than hot foods - the client should prepare more cold foods to eat because they provide a decrease feeling of fullness compared to hot foods

A nurse us caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition ( TPN). which of the following actions should the nurse take ?

check the client's capillary blood glucose level every 4 hr

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 digestion of protein?

Pepsin

a nurse is providing teaching about nutrients to a client which of the following statements should the nurse include a. carbohydrates transport nutrients through the body B. fats prevent ketosis C. protein builds and repairs body tissue D. carbohydrates help regulate body temperature.

Protein builds and repairs body tissue

a nurse is caring for a client who is recovering at home after inpatient treatment for burn injuries. to increase the protein density of the client's meals, which of the following recommendations should the nurse make to clients caregiver

add chopped hard boiled eggs to soups and casseroles

a nurse is calculating the protein needs of a young adult client who weight 132lb. the RDA for protein for an adult who has no medical conditions is 0.8g/kg. how many grams of protein per day should the nurse recommend for this client?

ans: 48 132lb/2.2kg =60kg then 60kg * 0.8g/kg = 48g

a nurse is planning dietary teaching for a client who has diabetes mellitus. which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first ?

ask the client to identify the types of foods she prefers

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 food that produces salivation

a nurse is planing care for a client who has AIDS and has developed stomatitis which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan care

avoids salty foods

a nurse in a provider office is teaching a client about foods that are high in fiber, which of the following food choices made by the client indicate an understanding of the teaching ( select all that apply ) canned peaches white bread black beans whole grain bread tomato juice

black beans whole grain bread

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

a nurse is teaching the parent of a school-age child who has celiac disease. which of the following foods selected by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching

corn tortilla with black beans

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?

costume 1,00 mg of dietary calcium daily

a nurse is reviewing the laboratory finding of a client who has a protein-calorie malnutrition. which of the following findings should the nurse expect. A. decrease albumin B.elevated hemoglobin C.elevated hemoglobin D.decrease cortisol

decrease albumin

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

determine the client's intention to change current eating habits

a nurse is caring for a client from the Middle East who has celiac disease . which of the following actions should the nurse perform regarding the client's diet?

determine the clients dietary preferences

a nurse is teaching a group of clients about the functions of the liver and gallbladder which of the following should the nurse include int he teaching as the purpose of bile?

digests fats.

a nurse is conducting dietary teaching with a client who has a history of renal calculi which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching

drink 3.8 L (4qt) of water throughout the day

a nurse is planing an in-service training session regarding nutrition. which of the following mineral should the nurse identify as involves in oxygen transportation

iron

a nurse is providing nutritional counseling for a client who is pregnant. which of the following nutrients should the nurse instruct the client to increase in her daily diet?

iron

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 foods your child eats each day

a nurse is planning an in-service training session about various dietary practices. which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include in the teaching?

kosher diets have restrictions regarding how the food must be prepared

A nurse is presenting an in-service training session about nutrition. which of the following simple sugars should the nurse identify as the carbohydrate found in milk

lactose

a nurse is providing teaching to a client regarding protein intake. which of the following foods should the nurse include as? an example of an incomplete protein? eggs soybeans lentils yougurt

lentils its missing 1 or more essential amino acids

A provider tells a client at 12 weeks gestation who practices Hinduism that she needs more protein in her diet and suggests eating more meat. after the provider leaves the examination room, the client tells the nurse that eating animal products will cause her to miscarry which of the following responses should the nurse make?

let's discuss other foods that are also high in protein that you could substitute for meat

a nurse is planning care for a client who has anorexia and nausea due to cancer treatment . which of the following interventions should the nurse include

limit drinking liquids with food

a nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has dumping syndrome following gastric bypass surgery 4 days ago. which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching

maintain a supine position after meals

a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving radiation therapy for breast cancer and reports a metallic taste in the mouth . which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse share with the client

offer mints

a nurse is providing teaching about nutrition to an older adult client. the client asks, " don't I need the same amount of nutrients that I did when I was younger? " which of the following responses should the nurse make?

older adults need an increase amount of calcium

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

a nurse is teaching a client with chronic kidney disease about pre dialysis dietary recommendation. the nurse should recommending restricting the intake of which of the following nutrients

protein

A nurse is planning an in-service training session about nutrition. which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include?

protein serves as an energy source when other sources are inadequate

a nurse is caring for an older adult client who has dementia, gets up frequently to pace during meals, and eats sparingly. which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. provide finger foods for the client B. Offer food at fewer times each day to promote hunger C. administer a benzodiazepine medication to the client before meals D. assist the client to sit still during meals using soft restraints

provide finger foods of the client

a nurse us caring for a client who is receiving intermittent enteral feeding through an NG tube. the specific gravity of the client's urine is 1.035. which of the following actions should the nurse take?

provide more water with feedings

a nurse in a pediatric clinic is talking with the parent of a toddler who states that her child will not sit at the table to eat with the family. she asks the nurse for recommendations for finger foods for her child. which of the following foods should the nurse suggests

slices of ripe banana

a nurse is caring for a client who has peripheral edema. the nurse should identify that which of the following nutrients regulates extracellular fluid volume

sodium

a nurse is teaching a client who has lactose intolerance about dietary modifications. which of the following foods should the nurse recommends?

soy cheese

a nurse is caring for a client who has xerostomia with a lack of saliva. which of the following nutrients will be affected by the lack of salivary amylase

starch

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? take allopurinol as prescribed exercise several times a week limit intake of foods high in purine decrease daily fluid intake avoid citrus juices

take allopurinol as prescribe exercise several time a week limit intake of foods high in purine

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 nutrition intake that meets the need of healthy people in various groups

a nurse is conducting dietary teaching for a client who has AIDS. which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching

use a separate cutting board for poultry

a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving radiation therapy for mouth cancer and reports a dry mouth. which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse provide

use gravies or sauces to soften foods

a nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of pernicious anemia the nurse should expect the client provider to prescribe which of the following medications for this client

vitamin B12

a nurse is caring for a client who has scurvy which of the following vitamins deficiencies should the nurse identify as the cause of this disease

vitamin C

a nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of a child who has celiac disease. which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the guardian to omit from the child diet

wheat bread

a nurse is caring for a client who has a deficiency of vitamin D which of the following foods should the nurse recommend the client include in his diet

while milk

a nurse is proving dietary teaching foe a client with AIDS who has stomatitis of the mouth. which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching

you can suck on popsicle to numb your mouth

a nurse is educating a client who is at 10 weeks gestation and reports frequent nausea and vomiting. which of following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

you should eat dry foods that are high in carbohydrates when you wake up