a community health nurse is conducting a class on what to expect during pregnancy what instruction should the nurse include on weight gain

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ATI Nutrition Practice Test B 2019

1. A community health nurse is conducting a class on what to expect during pregnancy. What instruction should the nurse include on weight gain?

A. Failure to obtain the required weight gain during pregnancy will increase the risk of preterm birth.
B. An obese client should not gain as much weight as a client with a normal body mass index.
C. A client with a normal body mass index should plan on gaining 50 pounds.
D. Clients do not need to eat for two when they are pregnant.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Adequate weight gain during pregnancy is essential as failure to obtain the required weight gain can increase the risk of preterm birth. Choice B is incorrect because it is important for obese clients to gain an appropriate amount of weight during pregnancy, not the same as those with a normal body mass index. Choice C is incorrect as gaining 50 pounds for a client with a normal body mass index is excessive. Choice D is incorrect as the common saying 'eating for two' during pregnancy is a misconception; pregnant individuals do not need to double their caloric intake.

2. What is the role of fat in digestion?

A. Digest fats in the stomach
B. Emulsify fats in the small intestine
C. Transport fats through the circulatory system
D. Split fats into smaller components

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Emulsify fats in the small intestine. Bile emulsifies fats in the small intestine, breaking them down into smaller droplets that can be more easily digested by enzymes like lipase. Choice A is incorrect as fats are not digested in the stomach but rather in the small intestine. Choice C is incorrect as fats are transported through the lymphatic system instead of the circulatory system. Choice D is incorrect as fats are broken down into smaller components through emulsification, not splitting.

3. Reducing the amount of trans fat in the diet is an effective method of decreasing the risk of CHD. Which food is most likely a source of trans fat?

A. hot dogs
B. whole milk
C. fatty fish
D. potato chips

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: potato chips. Potato chips, especially when fried in hydrogenated oils, are a common source of trans fats, which are linked to an increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). Hot dogs (choice A) can also contain trans fats if made with processed meats and added fats. Whole milk (choice B) and fatty fish (choice C) do not typically contain trans fats, making them less likely sources compared to potato chips.

4. While on Bryantâ€™s traction, which of these observations of Graciela and her traction apparatus would indicate a decrease in the effectiveness of her traction?

A. Gracielaâ€™s buttocks are resting on the bed.
B. The traction weights are hanging 10 inches above the floor.
C. Gracielaâ€™s legs are suspended at a 90 degree angle to her trunk.
D. The traction ropes move freely through the pulley.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Understanding the underlying pathology and therapeutic techniques ensures that nursing care is not only reactive but also preventative, reducing the risk of complications.