for a client with metabolic syndrome which dietary change is most beneficial

ATI RN

ATI RN Nutrition Online Practice 2019

1. For a client with metabolic syndrome, which dietary change is most beneficial?

A. Increase intake of refined sugars
B. Decrease intake of trans fats
C. Increase intake of red meat
D. Decrease intake of whole grains

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Decreasing trans fats helps manage metabolic syndrome by improving lipid profiles.

2. Where is Vitamin K synthesized?

A. by bacteria in the GI tract
B. by the body by sunlight
C. deficiency is called beriberi
D. found in vegetable oils

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Vitamin K is synthesized by bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. Choice B is incorrect as the synthesis of Vitamin D, not K, can be induced by sunlight exposure. Choice C is incorrect as beriberi is a condition caused by thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency, not Vitamin K. Choice D is incorrect as Vitamin E is commonly found in vegetable oils, not Vitamin K.

3. A nurse is assessing the nutritional status of an infant who is 6 months old. The infant weighed 2.7 kg at birth. Which of the following indicates to the nurse that the infant is within the expected range?

A. 5.5 kg
B. 6.4 kg
C. 4.5 kg
D. 3.6 kg

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, 6.4 kg. An infant's weight should approximately double by 6 months. In this case, starting from a birth weight of 2.7 kg, a weight of 6.4 kg at 6 months indicates normal growth. Choice A (5.5 kg) is below the expected range for a 6-month-old infant. Choices C (4.5 kg) and D (3.6 kg) are also below the expected weight gain, indicating inadequate growth.

4. A child with ear problem should be assessed for the following, EXCEPT:

A. is there any fever?
B. Ear discharge
C. If discharge is present for how long?
D. Ear pain

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Patient safety and efficacy of care depend on actions rooted in established nursing protocols that consider both the immediate and long-term needs of the patient.

5. Which medical problem is not generally associated with malnutrition?

A. incontinence
B. pressure sores
C. celiac disease
D. major surgery

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Incontinence is not typically associated with malnutrition, whereas conditions like pressure sores and celiac disease are directly linked to nutritional deficiencies and malabsorption.