ATI Nutrition Review
Skin turgor, mental status, orthostatic BP , urine output and concentration, moistness of mucous membranes correct answersAssessment for proper hydration includes
1:1 correct answersBalanced Intake/Output Ratio
3-4 L/day - Men
2-3 L/day - Women
1/2 should be water correct answersRecommended adult fluid intake
Vitamin C correct answersIncreases the absorption of iron
Organ meats, egg yolks, whole grains, green leafy veggies correct answersFood sources for iron
Responsible for hemoglobin formation and function, cellular oxidation of glucose, antibody production and collagen synthesis. correct answersFunction of Iron
Synthesis of thyroxine, regulates metabolism correct answersFunction of Iodine
Iodine correct answersIf lacking, creates a goiter
Seafood, table salt correct answersSources of Iodine
100-150 mcg for Adults correct answersRDA of Iodine
Component of vitamin structure, byproduct of protein metabolism correct answersSulfur (S) Dried fruits, meats, red & white wine correct answersSources of Sulfur
Only in severe protein malnourishment correct answersDeficiency of Sulfur
Toxicity has a very low risk. correct answersExcess Sulfur
Energy transfer or RNA/DNA, acid/base balance, bone & teeth formation correct answersPhosphorus (P)
Dairy, peas, soft drinks, meat, egg, some grains correct answersSources of Phosphorus
Calcium level changes, muscle weakness correct answersDeficiency of Phosphorus
Skeletal porosity and decreased calcium level correct answersExcess Phosphorus
Phosphorus correct answersMust stay in balance with Calcium
Bone nourishment, catalyst for enzyme reactions, nerve/muscle function, CV Support correct answersMagnesium (Mg)
Green leafy veggies, nuts, grains, meats, milk correct answersSources of Magnesium
Weakness, dysrythmia, tetany, seizure, decreased blood clotting, eclampsia correct answersDeficiency of Magnesium
Diarrhea, kidney stone, decreased muscle control, CV changes correct answersExcess Magnesium
Bones/teeth, CV support, blood clotting, nerve transmission correct answersCalcium (Ca)
Dairy, broccoli, kale, grains, egg yolk correct answersSources of Calcium Osteoporosis, tetany, ECG changes correct answersDeficiency of Calcium
Constipation, kidney stones correct answersExcess Calcium
Bonds to other minerals to facilitate cellular actions and reactions, fluid balance correct answersChloride
(Cl)
table salt correct answersSources of Chloride
Rare correct answersDeficiency of Chloride
High BP correct answersExcess Chloride
Maintains fluid volumes, muscle actions, BP , CV Support correct answersPotassium (K)
Oranges, dried fruits, tomatoes, avocados, dried peas, meats, broccoli, and bananas correct answersSources of Potassium
Dysrythmias, mucles cramps, confusion correct answersDeficiency of Potassium
Dysrythmia correct answersExcess Potassium
Maintains fluid volume, allows muscle contractions, CV Support correct answersSodium (Na)
Table salt, processed foods, butter correct answersSources of Sodium
Cramping and CV Changes correct answersDeficiency of Sodium
