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    NURS 225 NUTRITION ATI PROCTORED EXAM Nutrition (West Coast University) NURS 225 NUTRITION ATI PROCTORED EXAM Nutrition (West Coast University) lOMoARcPSD|6879242

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    The client is interested in breastfeeding her infant but has to return to work once her maternity leave is over. How long does the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend exclusive breastfeeding for an infant? A . The first 3 months of age B . The first 6 months of age C . The first 12 months of age D . The first 4 months of age Nausea and vomiting are common complaints during pregnancy. What nutritional action can be used to lessen nausea and vomiting? A . Limiting carbohydrate intake B . Drinking liquids with meals C . Limiting fat intake D . Increasing fluid intake The client is a healthy 19-year-old college student who is interested in maintaining a healthy weight by following a 2000-calorie diet. How many servings of vegetables should he eat on a daily basis? A . 2½ cups B . 2 cups C . 3 cups D . 3½ cups Nutrition therapy in the elderly has different goals than at other times across the lifespan. What is a primary goal of diet intervention for the elderly? A . Maintain quality of life B . Treat chronic disease C . Prolong life D . Prevent the development of complications The client is a 65-year-old male. Approximately, how much longer can he expect to live? A . 19.2 years lOMoARcPSD|6879242

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    B . 15.8 years C . 16.5 years D . 17.3 years The client is concerned that her milk may not be providing adequate nutrition for her infant. The nurse recognizes that an inadequate maternal diet generally decreases what in the breast milk of a lactating mother? A . Fat B . Protein C . Vitamins D . Calcium The nurse is preparing the client to make the necessary dietary changes from what she has been doing during her pregnancy to what she should do during lactation. What should breastfeeding mothers be advised? A . If she does not consume enough calcium, her milk will be calcium deficient. B . The intake does not need to be restricted because the caffeine does not enter breast milk. C . Thirst is not a reliable indicator of need. D . Even if a mother has adequate fat stores, calorie intake should be increased. Because functional foods appear to enhance health or prevent disease, which natural functional food may help to support normal heart function? A . Purple grape juice B . Yogurt C . Green tea D . Garlic Acculturation changes the eating habits of most people from cultures other than American. What statements are true regarding acculturation? Select all that apply. lOMoARcPSD|6879242

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    A . American food undergoes change in response to the influx of groups from other cultures. B . People with higher education tend to change their eating habits more quickly than people with less education. C . First-generation Americans tend to adhere more closely to traditional eating patterns than subsequent generations. D . Second-generation Americans may give up ethnic foods and the traditional ways of preparing them. E . Adults tend to change their eating habits quicker than children. A group of nurses go out to eat lunch. Which of the following dinner choices is the healthiest? A . Lacto-vegetarian pizza B . Breaded fish fillet, creamed corn, steamed spinach, and a small tossed salad with ranch dressing C . Baked chicken breast, salad with dressing on the side, steamed broccoli, and fresh fruit cup D . Angel hair pasta with Alfredo sauce, steamed broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots, dinner roll with low-fat margarine The client is learning to read the Nutrition Facts label when shopping for food. Information that appears on the Nutrition Facts label is specific for what? A . Size eaten B . A 1800-calorie diet C . A 2500-calorie diet D . Size listed The nurse obtains a height and weight at each well-child visit to determine the risk for obesity. All young clients who are not in a healthy weight range should be evaluated for which of the following? Select all that apply. A. Behavior risks B. Child neglect C. Medical risks D. Family dynamics lOMoARcPSD|6879242

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    When safely introducing new foods into an infant’s diet, the parents should introduce one food at a time in a simple form. What period of time should they wait between introducing new foods so that allergic reactions can be easily identified? A . 2 to 3 days B . 5 to 7 days C . 7 to 14 days D . 3 weeks To prevent birth defects, it is very important to correctly assess the woman’s nutritional status. Studies have shown a correlation with impaired cognitive development and a deficiency of which nutrient? A . Iron B . Calcium C . Iodine D . Omega-3 Most people eat less-than-healthful foods from time to time. What is one of the key strategies to fitting less-than-healthful foods into a healthier lifestyle? A . Eating them at certain times of the day B . Eating them in large amounts C . Eating them frequently D . Eating them by conscious decision The nurse is discussing with a nutrition class the health risks to infants of women who gain excessive weight during pregnancy. What risks should the nurse discuss with the class? A . Small for gestational age B . High Apgar score C . Seizures D . Hyperglycemia What are the nutritional recommendations for calcium during a normal pregnancy? A 1400 mg/day lOMoARcPSD|6879242

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