ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 24 : Nutritional Care and Support Questions
Question 1 of 5
The most common foods allergies include some of the following. Which one(s) should not be included?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bananas are not among the most common food allergens, which include peanuts, wheat, eggs, and dairy.
Question 2 of 5
How often during continuous tube feedings should tube placement and residual gastric volume be assessed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing tube placement and residual gastric volume every 4 hours ensures the tube remains correctly positioned and monitors for overfeeding or complications.
Question 3 of 5
What are some common reasons that the health-care provider would order gastric decompression?
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Gastric decompression is ordered for conditions like partial or complete bowel obstruction and persistent vomiting to relieve pressure and prevent complications, but not for kidney disease.
Question 4 of 5
A patient vomits a large amount of emesis that looks like coffee grounds. This indicates that
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Coffee-ground emesis indicates blood that has been partially digested by stomach acid, suggesting bleeding in the esophagus or stomach.
Question 5 of 5
What does it mean to decompress the stomach?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decompressing the stomach involves removing air or fluid, typically via an NG tube, to relieve pressure and prevent complications.