match bile with its digestive action

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ATI Nutrition Practice A

1. What is the digestive action of bile?

A. It breaks down carbohydrates
B. It breaks down proteins
C. It breaks down lipids
D. It aids in fat digestion

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Bile, which is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, aids in the digestion of fats. It does this by emulsifying the fats, which makes them easier for the digestive enzymes, such as lipase, to break down. While choices A, B, and C could be seen as partially correct since fats are a type of lipid and the process of breaking down fats could be seen as breaking down lipids, the most accurate answer is D, as the primary function of bile is to aid in fat digestion, not the digestion of all types of lipids or the digestion of proteins or carbohydrates.

2. All of the following are electrolytes except:

A. chloride
B. potassium
C. sodium
D. iron

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Iron is not an electrolyte; electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and chloride help maintain fluid balance and are critical for nerve and muscle function.

3. What primarily determines the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for protein?

A. Intake of fatty acids
B. Gender
C. Height
D. Body weight

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for protein is primarily determined by an individual's body weight. This is because the body's protein requirement is proportionate to its size, which is generally reflected in the body weight. Therefore, choice D is correct. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect: While factors such as fatty acid intake, gender, and height can influence an individual's overall nutritional needs, they do not directly determine the DRI for protein.

4. A nurse is teaching a group of clients about stress. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. Protein requirements decrease in times of stress.
B. Acute stress causes an increase in metabolism.
C. Stress causes a positive nitrogen balance in the body.
D. Glucose is broken down more slowly during times of stress.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Acute stress causes an increase in metabolism. During acute stress, the body's fight-or-flight response is activated, leading to an increase in metabolism to provide energy for the body to respond to the stressor. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. Protein requirements actually increase during times of stress to support the body's needs. Stress typically leads to a negative nitrogen balance in the body, not a positive one. Glucose is broken down more rapidly, not slowly, during times of stress to provide immediate energy.

5. The provision of health information in the rural areas nationwide through television and radio programs and video conferencing is referred to as:

A. Community health program
B. Telehealth program
C. Wellness program
D. Red Cross program

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Patient safety and efficacy of care depend on actions rooted in established nursing protocols that consider both the immediate and long-term needs of the patient.