AT I Nutrition Practice Test B LATEST 2024 with questions & correct answers

AT I Nutrition
Practice Test B
LATEST 2024 with
questions & correct
answers
ATI Nutrition Practice Test B 2019
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of four clients. The nurse should identify that which of the following clients is experiencing fluid overload? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A client who has a sodium level of 130 mEq/L
A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client who is postoperative following placement of a colostomy. Which of the following statements should the nurse plan to include? - CORRECT ANSWERS-"Increase your intake of foods containing pectin."
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has a pressure injury. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is at risk for impaired wound healing? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Albumin 3.0 g/dL
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is lactating about increasing protein intake. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend as the best source of protein? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Cottage cheese
The nurse should recommend cottage cheese as the best source of protein because it is a complete protein. Complete proteins contain all nine essential amino acids and provide the best support for human growth and nourishment.
A nurse is assessing a client who experienced a 5% weight loss in the past 30 days. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of malnutrition? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Ankle edemaThe nurse should identify that lower extremity edema is a manifestation of malnutrition and is indicative of a protein deficiency in the client.
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? - CORRECT ANSWERS-"I will eat dry cereal before I get out of bed."
MY ANSWER
Carbohydrates, such as dry cereal, are absorbed quickly and readily raise blood sugar levels, which should reduce nausea.
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? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Warm the formula to room temperature.
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.
HyperreflexiaMY ANSWERParesthesia and weak hand grasps are manifestations of malnutrition.
A nurse is providing teaching regarding diet modifications to a client who is at a high risk for cardiovascular disease. The client is accustomed to traditional Mexican foods and wants to continue to include them in her diet. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse give the client? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Use canola oil instead of lard for frying.The nurse should teach the client to use monounsaturated fats, such as canola oil, instead of saturated fats, such as lard, to reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease.