ATI: Skills Module 3.1: nutrition | ACCURATE
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Which of the following is the primary purpose for asking a patient to keep a 3- to 7-day food
diary?
A) To allow the patient to rely on health professionals to identify problem areas
B) To determine any changes in the patient's appetite
C) To evaluate any significant changes in body weight
D) To assess the pattern of intake and compare with daily reference intakes
- ANSWER D) To assess the pattern of intake and compare with daily reference intakes
A nurse should recognize that which of the following is correct regarding albumin level as a
diagnostic marker for nutritional status?
A) Albumin level is a poor short-term indicator of protein status
B) Hydration status does not affect a patient's albumin level
C) An albumin level of 3.2 g/dL is within the normal reference range
D) Albumin level is calculated by keeping a 24-hr record of protein intake
- ANSWER A) Albumin level is a poor short-term indicator of protein status
Reference range 3.4 to 5.4
3.2 indicates a clients risk for poor nutrition
,A nurse is caring for a patient who has sustained a head injury and whose level of consciousness
fluctuates. The provider prescribes a full liquid diet progressing to a pureed diet as tolerated.
Before initiating feedings, it is essential that this patient undergo which of the following?
A) Chest xray
B) Swallowing examination
C) Nasogastric tube insertion
D) Olfactory nerve evaluation –
ANSWER B) Swallowing examination
Dysphagia: swallowing difficulties
Which of the following interventions should the nurse use at mealtimes for a patient who has
visual deficits?
A) Direct the order in which food items are consumed
B) Have the patient tilt her head forward while eating
C) Identify the food location as if the plate were a clock
D) Avoid talking to the patient during mealtime
- ANSWER C) Identify the food location as if the plate were a clock
Which of the following strategies for enhancing the intake of healthful foods is appropriate for
an adolescent?
A) Encouraging the adolescent to consume snack foods with the grains food group
B) Permitting the adolescent to skip breakfast to enhance appetite at later meals
C) Making healthful food choices more convenient and available for the adolescent
D) Allowing the adolescent complete autonomy in making food choices
- ANSWER C) Making healthful food choices more convenient and available for the adolescent
When teaching the parents of a toddler about feeding and eating, the nurse should include
which of the following safety measures?
, A) Do not give the child peanut butter
B) Have the child drink 28 to 32 oz of milk daily
C) Give the child 8 to 12 oz of fruit juice daily
D) Do not offer the child raw vegetables
- ANSWER D) Do not offer the child raw vegetables
Which of the following dietary modifications should an adolescent engaging in sports
implement?
A) In crease fats to 30% to 40% of daily kilocalories
B) Drink water before and after sports activity
C) Keep protein intake at the same level
D) Decrease carbohydrates to 30% to 40% of daily kilocalories
- ANSWER B) Drink water before and after sports activity
Which of the following are appropriate choices for a patient described a full liquid diet?
A) Plain yogurt
B) Custard
C) Pureed vegetables
D) Mashed potatoes
E) Pureed meat
F) Gelatin –
ANSWER A. Plain Yogurt
B) Custard
C) Ice Cream
F) Gelatin
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