ATI FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM 2022
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1.A nurse is teaching about the energy needed at rest to maintain life-sustaining activities for a specific period of time. What is the nurse discussing? a. Resting energy expenditure (REE) b. Bas... al metabolic rate (BMR) c. Nutrient density d. Nutrients ANS: B The basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the energy needed at rest to maintain lifesustaining activities for a specific period of time. The resting energy expenditure (REE), or resting metabolic rate, is the amount of energy an individual needs to consume over a 24-hour period for the body to maintain all of its internal working activities while at rest. Nutrients are the elements necessary for body processes and function. Nutrient density is the proportion of essential nutrients to the number of kilocalories. High–nutrient density foods provide a large number of nutrients in relation to kilocalories. 2. In general, when a patient’s energy requirements are completely met by kilocalorie (kcal) intake in food, which assessment finding will the nurse observe? a. Weight increases. b. Weight decreases. c. Weight does not change. d. Weight fluctuates daily. ANS: C In general, when energy requirements are completely met by kilocalorie (kcal) intake in food, weight does not change. When kilocalories ingested exceed a person’s energy demands, the individual gains weight. If kilocalories ingested fail to meet a person’s energy requirement, the individual loses weight. Fluid, not kilocalories, causes daily weight fluctuations. 3.A nurse is asked how many kcal per gram fats provided. How should the nurse answer? a. 3 b. 4 c. 6 d. 9 ANS: D Fats (lipids) are the most calorie-dense nutrient, providing 9 kcal/g. Carbohydrates and protein provide 4 kcal/ g. 4.A nurse is teaching a patient about proteins that must be obtained through the diet and cannot be synthesized in the body. Which term used by the patient indicates teaching is successful? a. Amino acids b. Triglycerides c. Dispensable amino acids d. Indispensable amino acids ANS: D [Show More]
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