ATI Nutrition Practice Tests
Symptoms of lactose intolerance - ANScramps, flatus, and osmotic diarrhea
What is high in calcium - ANSyogurt
Celiac diet - increase what kind of foods? - ANSincrease simple carbs, should follow a lactose
free diet
Enteral tube feedings - interventions to lessen aspiration - ANS- keep head of the bed elevated
at least 30 degrees while feeding and for at least 30 - 60 mins afterward
- check for residuals every 4 - 6 hrs
What should you limit with diverticulitis - ANSfiber
Which is not a complete protein?
soy milk
pinto beans
ground meat
swiss cheese - ANSpinto beans
Patient has dentures, what is an appropriate action for the nurse to provide for oral hygiene? -
ANSrinse dentures after meals
What is the recommended gestational weight gain? - ANSNormal - 25 - 35lbs
Underweight - 28- 40lbs
Overweight - 15 - 25lbs
What should patients with macular degenerating increase in their diet? - ANSlutein (kale,
spinach, collard greens, mustard greens
What should be taken with calcium to maximize absorption? - ANSvitamin d
When a bag of TPN is not available, what should the nurse infuse instead? - ANSdextrose 10%
in water
What is Somogyi phenomenon? - ANSOccurs due to overnight hypoglycemia, make sure to
monitor BG at night, have a night time snack, and treat with insulin in PM as needed
When feeding a toddler that is failing to thrive.. - ANS- eliminate environmental disruptions
- remain seated in front of toddler
- plan each feeding at the same time each day
, High folate foods - ANSliver, leafy green vegetables, grains, legumes
By how many calories should you increase your diet while breast feeding? - ANS300 - 400
calories
At what age dose bone loss typically begin in women? - ANS35
What should your total fat intake be per day? - ANS25 - 35%
Which lab value is a sensitive indicator for nutritional status - ANSprealbumin
When starting TPN what is suggested? - ANSIncreasing volume of formula over 4 - 6 feedings
What is a lab value indicating controlled type 2 diabetes? - ANSHbA1c less than 7%
A patient with beriberi disease should increase intake of what? - ANSBeriberi is a thiamine
deficiency, therefore increasing whole wheat bread is beneficial
What foods are acceptable for patients with stomatitis after radiation therapy? - ANSThings like
scrambled eggs are soft and non irritating to the oral mucosa
In a patient with pancreatitis, what lab value would you expect to be elevated? - ANSserum
glucose
A patient with kidney disease, what food would increase the risk for dysrhythmias? - ANSa diet
rich in potassium
Osteoporosis is most common in what ethnic group? - ANSCaucasian women
When treating patients with aneorexia nervosa, what should be included in the plan of care? -
ANSassign privileges based on weight gain
A high fiber diet helps prevent? - ANShyperlipidemia
What foods do you want to avoid when taking MAOIs? - ANScheddar cheese and other food
high in tyramine
When feeding a client with dysphagia, what do you want to do? - ANS- gently palpate the
client's throat during swallowing
- inspect for food pockets
- allow the client to rest for 30 mins before meals
Symptoms of lactose intolerance - ANScramps, flatus, and osmotic diarrhea
What is high in calcium - ANSyogurt
Celiac diet - increase what kind of foods? - ANSincrease simple carbs, should follow a lactose
free diet
Enteral tube feedings - interventions to lessen aspiration - ANS- keep head of the bed elevated
at least 30 degrees while feeding and for at least 30 - 60 mins afterward
- check for residuals every 4 - 6 hrs
What should you limit with diverticulitis - ANSfiber
Which is not a complete protein?
soy milk
pinto beans
ground meat
swiss cheese - ANSpinto beans
Patient has dentures, what is an appropriate action for the nurse to provide for oral hygiene? -
ANSrinse dentures after meals
What is the recommended gestational weight gain? - ANSNormal - 25 - 35lbs
Underweight - 28- 40lbs
Overweight - 15 - 25lbs
What should patients with macular degenerating increase in their diet? - ANSlutein (kale,
spinach, collard greens, mustard greens
What should be taken with calcium to maximize absorption? - ANSvitamin d
When a bag of TPN is not available, what should the nurse infuse instead? - ANSdextrose 10%
in water
What is Somogyi phenomenon? - ANSOccurs due to overnight hypoglycemia, make sure to
monitor BG at night, have a night time snack, and treat with insulin in PM as needed
When feeding a toddler that is failing to thrive.. - ANS- eliminate environmental disruptions
- remain seated in front of toddler
- plan each feeding at the same time each day
, High folate foods - ANSliver, leafy green vegetables, grains, legumes
By how many calories should you increase your diet while breast feeding? - ANS300 - 400
calories
At what age dose bone loss typically begin in women? - ANS35
What should your total fat intake be per day? - ANS25 - 35%
Which lab value is a sensitive indicator for nutritional status - ANSprealbumin
When starting TPN what is suggested? - ANSIncreasing volume of formula over 4 - 6 feedings
What is a lab value indicating controlled type 2 diabetes? - ANSHbA1c less than 7%
A patient with beriberi disease should increase intake of what? - ANSBeriberi is a thiamine
deficiency, therefore increasing whole wheat bread is beneficial
What foods are acceptable for patients with stomatitis after radiation therapy? - ANSThings like
scrambled eggs are soft and non irritating to the oral mucosa
In a patient with pancreatitis, what lab value would you expect to be elevated? - ANSserum
glucose
A patient with kidney disease, what food would increase the risk for dysrhythmias? - ANSa diet
rich in potassium
Osteoporosis is most common in what ethnic group? - ANSCaucasian women
When treating patients with aneorexia nervosa, what should be included in the plan of care? -
ANSassign privileges based on weight gain
A high fiber diet helps prevent? - ANShyperlipidemia
What foods do you want to avoid when taking MAOIs? - ANScheddar cheese and other food
high in tyramine
When feeding a client with dysphagia, what do you want to do? - ANS- gently palpate the
client's throat during swallowing
- inspect for food pockets
- allow the client to rest for 30 mins before meals
