ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 19 Questions
Question 1 of 5
When reviewing a patient's dietary intake the nurse recommends that sugar consumption be reduced to the recommended daily level. What is this level?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: DRIs relating to carbohydrates indicate that 45% to 65% of an adult's total calorie intake should be in the form of carbohydrates and that added sugars should be limited to no more than 8% (approximately 40 g) of the total number of calories consumed daily.
Question 2 of 5
To simplify food values the measurement of energy obtained by food is defined as the __.
Correct Answer: kilocalorie
Rationale: The kilocalorie is the energy value by which foods are measured for their energy-producing potential.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse makes nutrition a focus in the care plan. Where does nutrition play the most important role?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nutrition is the total of all processes involved in taking in and using food substances for proper growth, functioning, and maintenance of health.
Question 4 of 5
What are some elements found in food that are necessary for good health but the body cannot make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elements found in food that our bodies cannot make are essential nutrients.
Question 5 of 5
The home health nurse is caring for a patient that has undergone removal of a part of the stomach. What condition associated with partial stomach removal should the nurse look for when assessing the patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pernicious anemia results when the intrinsic factor is missing due to surgery on the stomach.