ATI RN
Nutrition and Fluid Balance Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient with hypokalemia is prescribed oral potassium supplements. What instruction should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Take the medication with a full glass of water or food. This instruction is important because potassium supplements can irritate the stomach lining and cause gastrointestinal upset. Taking it with water or food helps to minimize these side effects. Option A is incorrect because potassium supplements should be taken with food to reduce gastric irritation. Option B is incorrect as crushing potassium tablets can lead to local irritation or damage to the esophagus. Option D is incorrect because diarrhea is a common side effect of potassium supplements and does not necessarily warrant discontinuation of the medication.
Question 2 of 5
Most nutritionists recommend increasing fiber in the diet. In addition to other benefits, how does fiber affect cholesterol?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fiber binds cholesterol in the gut, increasing its excretion and lowering blood cholesterol.
Question 3 of 5
At what period of life do nutrient needs stabilize?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nutrient needs stabilize in adulthood, unlike infancy, adolescence, or pregnancy, which have higher demands.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a young mother about meal preparation for good nutrition. What is one recommendation of the MyPyramid Food Guide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: MyPyramid recommends whole grains for fiber and nutrients.
Question 5 of 5
A student is following current recommendations for assessing tube placement. A staff nurse says, Oh, just insert air and listen for a whoosh sound. How would the student respond?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The "˜whoosh' method is outdated and unreliable compared to pH testing or X-ray confirmation.