ATI Nutrition Proctored Exam A & B 2024 Questions with Verified and Fully Explained Answers. Latest update, already graded A
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A medic is caring for a patient who expresses a desire to lose weight. Which of the following actions should the medic take first?
A. Recommend checking weight once weekly.
B. Obtain a 24-hour dietary recall.
C. Assist with creating an exercise plan.
D. Initiate a plan for diet modificati...
ATI Nutrition Proctored Exam A & B 2024
Questions with Verified and Fully Explained
Answers. Latest update, already graded A
A medic is caring for a patient who expresses a desire to lose weight. Which of the
following actions should the medic take first?
A. Recommend checking weight once weekly.
B. Obtain a 24-hour dietary recall.
C. Assist with creating an exercise plan.
D. Initiate a plan for diet modification.
B. Obtain a 24-hour dietary recall.
Elaboration:
A. The medic should recommend the patient weigh themselves regularly to monitor weight
loss or gain;however, there is another action the medic should take first.
B. The first action the medic should take using the nursing process is to obtain a diet history,
such as a 24-hr dietary recall. Having the patient write down everything consumed over a 24-
hr period is a crucial component of the assessment process to identify eating behaviors and
therefore be able to recommend dietary modifications based on the data received.
C. The medic should assist the patient with the creation of a personalized exercise plan to increase
Strength and promote weight loss; however, there is another action the medic should take first.
D. The medic should initiate a personalized diet modification plan with the patient based on
the patient's assessment data to promote weight loss; however, there is another action the
medic should take first.
A medic is providing education to an adolescent about making nutrient-dense food
choices. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
A. "Pasta with white sauce is a better choice than pasta with red sauce."
B. "Sweetened fruit yogurt is a healthy breakfast choice."
C. "Canned pinto beans are a better choice than re fried beans."
D. "Sausage is a healthy choice of protein."
C. "Canned pinto beans are a better choice than re fried beans."
, Elaboration:
A. Pasta with red sauce is a better choice, because it contains less fat than pasta with white sauce.
B. Sweetened fruit yogurt is higher in fat and added sugars; therefore, plain, fat-free yogurt
with fresh fruit is a better choice.
C. Canned pinto beans contain less fat than re fried beans.
D. Canadian bacon or another low-fat meat is a better option for protein than sausage.
A medic is teaching a prenatal education class about breastfeeding. Which of the
following instructions should the medic include in the teaching?
A. Offer supplemental formula until the milk supply is established.
B. Offer the newborn 30 mL (1 oz) of glucose water after the first breastfeeding session.
C. Plan to breastfeed the newborn every 4 hr.
D. Plan 5-min feedings on each breast on the first day after birth.
D. Plan 5-min feedings on each breast on the first day after birth.
Elaboration:
A. The medic should instruct the patients to avoid using supplemental formula or water with
artificial nipples to decrease the risk of nipple confusion.
B. The medic should instruct the patients to avoid offering the newborn fluids other than
breast milk to promote milk production.
C. The medic should instruct the patients to breastfeed on demand when the newborn shows
indications of hunger, usually 8 to 12 times per day.
D. The medic should instruct the patients to let the newborn medic for 5 min on each breast on the
first day to promote milk production.
A medic is assessing a patient for dysphagia following a stroke. The medic should
identify which of the following findings as a manifestation of dysphagia?
A. The patient reports abdominal pain after eating.
B. The patient has an increase in bowel sounds after eating.
C. The patient has an increased interest in eating.
D. The patient's voice changes after eating.
D. The patient's voice changes after eating.
Elaboration:
A. The medic should identify that painful swallowing is a manifestation of dysphagia.
B. The medic should identify that peristalsis increases after eating to promote the passage of food
through the intestines. This is an expected finding of gastrointestinal functioning, not a
manifestation of dysphagia.
C. The medic should identify that patients who have dysphagia can become discouraged while
eating and consume less food, possibly leading to malnutrition.
D. The medic should identify that hoarseness or a change in voice after eating is a
, manifestation of dysphagia because partially swallowed food can alter the patient's voice.
A medic is teaching about nutritional requirements for a patient who is starting a
vegetarian diet. Which of the following information should the medic include in the
teaching?
A. Consume high-fat cheese to replace meats when on a vegetarian diet.
B. A vegetarian diet is high in vitamin B12.
C. Fewer calories are required when on a vegetarian diet.
D. Include two servings per day of nuts when on a vegetarian diet.
D. Include two servings per day of nuts when on a vegetarian diet.
Elaboration:
A. The medic should instruct the patient to consume low-fat cheese as a protein substitute.
High- fat cheese has more saturated fat and calories than meat.
B. Foods that contain vitamin B12 are animal-related. The best sources of dietary vitamin B12
are meats and other animal products. As vitamin B12 is generally not present in plant-based
foods, the medic should instruct the patient to take vitamin B12 supplements or consume foodsfortified
with B12 to compensate for a potential deficiency.
C. Patients who are consuming a vegetarian diet require a deceased intake of dietary fat rather
than fewer calories. The medic should instruct the patient to increase intake of nutrient-dense
foods to avoid the breakdown of the body's protein for energy requirements.
D. The medic should instruct the patient to eat two servings of nuts or flax seed per day to
receivethe daily requirement of omega-3 fatty acids.
A medic is discussing dietary factors to assist in blood pressure management for a patient who
has hypertension. Which of the following patient statements indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
A. "I can drink up to three glasses of wine each day."
B. "I should choose whole grain pastas when selecting my foods."
C. "I should decrease my consumption of foods high in potassium."
D. "I can use low-sodium salt substitutes when I cook my food."
B. "I should choose whole grain pastas when selecting my foods."
Elaboration:
A. The patient can consume alcohol in moderation, if at all. Moderate daily alcohol intake is one
drink for women and two drinks for men.
B. Whole grains are a healthy choice of carbohydrate because they contain ingredients that
lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and improve blood pressure.
C. Increased potassium levels decrease blood pressure levels. The patient should
increase their consumption of foods containing potassium.
, D. The medic should instruct the patient that low-sodium salt substitutes are not sodium-
free and can contain nearly half as much sodium as table salt.
A medic is providing teaching to a patient who has diabetes mellitus and an HbA1c of
8.7%. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates an understanding of this
laboratory value?
A. "I should have gone to my exercise class yesterday."
B. "This shows that my result is finally within a normal range."
C. "This shows that I have not been following my diet."
D. "I should have my blood work done first thing in the morning."
C. "This shows that I have not been following my diet."
Elaboration:
A. Short-term factors, such as exercise, do not affect the patient's HbA1c level.
B. The HbA1c goal level for a patient who has diabetes is between 6.5% and 7%. An HbA1c level
of 8.7%indicates less than optimal diabetic control.
C. An HbA1c level of 8.7% is not within the expected reference range. The HbA1c goal level
for a patient who has diabetes is between 6.5% and 7%.
D. The patient can give a blood sample at any time of the day because the HbA1c level
indicates the average blood glucose levels for the previous 100- to 120-day period.
Fastingis not required.
A medic is caring for a patient who is receiving total par enteral nutrition (TPN) through a
peripherally inserted central catheter. The pharmacist informs the medic that there will be
a delay in delivering the next bag of TPN solution. Which of the following actions should
themedic take?
A. Slow the rate of the current infusion.
B. Infuse 0.9% sodium chloride when the current infusion ends.
C. Infuse dextrose 10% in water when the current infusion ends.
D. Remove the tubing and flush the access device when the current infusion ends.
C. Infuse dextrose 10% in water when the current infusion ends.
Elaboration:
A. The TPN flow rate must remain consistent. Slowing it and then later resuming the
prescribed rate increases the risk of inadequate nutrition and metabolic complications.
B. TPN contains high concentrations of specific nutrients. Infusing 0.9% sodium chloride can
cause rapid shifts in serum levels of some substances.
C. TPN contains high concentrations of dextrose and proteins. To avoid hypoglycemia, the
medic should infuse dextrose 10% or 20% in water until the next bag of TPN solution arrives.
D. Abruptly stopping a TPN infusion can lead to multiple metabolic complications.
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