ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care Tenth, North American Edition
Chapter 37 : Nutrition Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse plans to administer a bolus tube feeding for a patient but is unable to aspirate gastric contents due to a clogged tube. What action will the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using warm water or air with gentle pressure (
A) is the first step to unclog a feeding tube. Using a stylet (
B) risks tube damage, cola (
C) is ineffective, and replacing the tube (
D) is a last resort.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse performs presurgical assessments of patients in an ambulatory care center. Which patient assessment requires collaboration with the surgeon, as the procedure could need to be postponed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ginkgo biloba and aspirin (
C) increase bleeding risk, potentially requiring surgical postponement. Veganism (
A), nutritional drinks (
B), and breastfeeding (
D) do not typically affect surgical outcomes unless severe deficiencies exist.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with ill-fitting dentures. What modification to their diet will the nurse suggest?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A mechanically altered diet (
C) with chopped or soft foods accommodates chewing difficulties from ill-fitting dentures. Clear (
A) and full liquid (
B) diets lack sufficient nutrients long-term, and honeylike liquids (
D) are not a standard diet category.
Question 4 of 5
Based on the objective and subjective assessment of this patient, which priority nursing diagnosis should the nurse identify to guide the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Impaired nutritional intake (
B) is the priority nursing diagnosis due to Susan's persistent nausea, vomiting, and weight loss, which directly impact her ability to meet nutritional needs for pregnancy. Nausea (
A) is a symptom, not a diagnosis. Risk for impaired skin integrity (
C) and fatigue (
D) are less urgent compared to nutritional deficits affecting fetal development.
Question 5 of 5
Which intervention will be most effective to help the patient achieve and maintain improved nutrition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging small, frequent meals with nutrient-dense foods (
B) is most effective for managing nausea and improving nutrition, as it reduces stomach overload and is more tolerable for Susan. Large meals (
A) may worsen nausea, a mandatory food list (
C) ignores preferences and compliance, and a rigid schedule (
D) is impractical given her symptoms.