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ATI Nutrition Proctored Exam | Latest Real Questions and Correct Answers – Grade A, Exams of Health sciences

Bellevue College Health sciences

This document contains the most recent and verified real questions with correct answers from the ATI Nutrition Proctored Exam. It covers essential topics including basic nutrition principles, therapeutic diets, nutrient deficiencies, enteral and parenteral nutrition, food safety, and dietary guidelines across the lifespan. Perfect for nursing students preparing for ATI assessments and NCLEX-style nutrition questions.

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ATI NUTRITION PROCTORED EXAM

LATEST REAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT

ANSWERS GRADE A

A nurse is teaching a client who has Parkinson's disease and is prescribed an MAOI.

Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A) Avoid aged cheeses while taking this medication

B) Maintain a low protein diet

C) Do not eat grapefruit while taking this medication

D) Reduce intake of high calorie foods - CORRECT ANSWER A) Avoid aged cheeses

while taking this medication

) A nurse is caring for a client receiving radiation therapy to the pelvic area. The client is

experiencing chronic diarrhea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A) Provide sugar free candy between meals

B) Recommend the client eliminate carbonated beverages

C) Encourage the client to drink 4 oz of milk after every loose stool

D) Instruct the client to increase consumption of beans - CORRECT ANSWER C)

Encourage the client to drink 4 oz of milk after every loose stool

) A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has cholecystitis about required dietary

modifications. The nurse should include which of the following foods as appropriate for

the client's diet? A) Banana muffin

B) Ground Beef

C) Boiled egg

D) Brown rice - CORRECT ANSWER D) Brown rice

5 ) A nurse is educating the parent of a school-aged child about the importance

of

maintain water intake to prevent dehydration. Which of the following food

choices

should the nurse recommend as containing the highest percentage of

water?

A) Cheddar

cheese

B) Broccol

i

C) Whole-wheat

bread

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ATI NUTRITION PROCTORED EXAM

LATEST REAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT

ANSWERS GRADE A

A nurse is teaching a client who has Parkinson's disease and is prescribed an MAOI. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A) Avoid aged cheeses while taking this medication B) Maintain a low protein diet C) Do not eat grapefruit while taking this medication D) Reduce intake of high calorie foods - CORRECT ANSWER A) Avoid aged cheeses while taking this medication ) A nurse is caring for a client receiving radiation therapy to the pelvic area. The client is experiencing chronic diarrhea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A) Provide sugar free candy between meals B) Recommend the client eliminate carbonated beverages C) Encourage the client to drink 4 oz of milk after every loose stool D) Instruct the client to increase consumption of beans - CORRECT ANSWER C) Encourage the client to drink 4 oz of milk after every loose stool ) A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has cholecystitis about required dietary modifications. The nurse should include which of the following foods as appropriate for the client's diet? A) Banana muffin B) Ground Beef C) Boiled egg D) Brown rice - CORRECT ANSWER D) Brown rice 5 ) A nurse is educating the parent of a school-aged child about the importance of maintain water intake to prevent dehydration. Which of the following food choices should the nurse recommend as containing the highest percentage of water? A) Cheddar cheese B) Broccoli C) Whole-wheat bread

D) Almonds - CORRECT ANSWER B) Broccoli 6 ) A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia and requires a level 1 dysphagia diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse choose for this client? A) Chicken noodle soup B) Milk C) Pudding D) Apple Juice - CORRECT ANSWER C) Pudding 7 ) A nurse is reviewing a clients laboratory result for effectiveness of TPN. Which of the following laboratory values is the best indicator for the nurse to monitor for short term effectiveness of TPN? A) Transferrin B) Hemoglobin C) Total Albumin D) Prealbumin - CORRECT ANSWER D) Prealbumin 8 ) A nurse is teaching a group of clients at risk for heart disease about decreasing saturated fats in their diet. Which of the following fats should the nurse recommend the clients use when cooking? A) Canola oil B) Palm oil C) Peanut oil D) Stick margarine - CORRECT ANSWER B) Palm oil 9 ) A nurse is selecting food items for a client who follows a lacto-vegetarian diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the meals? A) Hamburger B) Cheese C) Shrimp D) Eggs - CORRECT ANSWER B) Cheese 10 ) A nurse is providing teaching about a gluten free diet to a client who has celiac disease. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend the client include in his diet? A) Salami B) Wheat C) Barley D) Corn - CORRECT ANSWER D) Corn

B) Provide food in a thin liquid consistency C) Initiate calorie count of daily food intake D) Instruct the client to keep their chin up when swallowing - CORRECT ANSWER B) Provide food in a thin liquid consistency 1 7 ) A nurse is teaching a group of clients about foods containing protein. Which of the following food should the nurse include as complete protein? A) Cashew B) Gelatin C) Soy Milk D) Black eye peas - CORRECT ANSWER C) Soy Milk 18 ) A nurse is teaching a client who is at 10 weeks gestation about increasing folate in her diet. Which of the following food choices should the nurse recommend as the best source of folate? A) ½ cup cooked asparagus B) 1 medium apple C) 1 small banana D) ½ cup plain low-fat yogurt - CORRECT ANSWER A) ½ cup cooked asparagus 19 ) A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a newborn who has gastroesophageal reflux. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A) Place the newborn in a side-lying position if vomiting B) Provide a small feeding just before bedtime C) Dilute formula with 1 tablespoon of water D) Position the newborn at a 20-degree angle after feeding - CORRECT ANSWER A) Place the newborn in a side-lying position if vomiting 20 ) A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the mother of a newborn about breastfeeding. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A) I should use pumped breast milk within 72 hours of refrigerating B) I will dilute juice with 50% water to supplement between feedings C) I will begin and end with the same breast when I feed my baby D) I should feed my baby on demand at least eight times each day - CORRECT ANSWER D) I should feed my baby on demand at least eight times each day 21 ) A nurse is assessing a client who is recovering from a stroke. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of dysphagia? A) Weight gain B) Continuous smiling C) Hoarse voice D) Expressive aphasia - CORRECT ANSWER C) Hoarse voice

22 ) A nurse is initiating continuous enteral feedings for a client who has a new gastrostomy tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A) Flush the client's tube with 30 mL of water every 4 hours B) Keep the clients head elevated at 15 degrees during feedings C) Measure the client's gastric residual every 12 hours D) Obtain the clients electrolyte levels every 4 hours - CORRECT ANSWER A) Flush the client's tube with 30 mL of water every 4 hours 2 3 ) A nurse is teaching the family of a school-age child who is obese about complications of childhood obesity. Which of the following complications should the nurse include in the teaching? A) Type 1 Diabetes B) Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis C) Hypertension D) Hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSWER C) Hypertension 24 ) A nurse in the emergency room department is assessing a young client who was administered a hypotonic IV bolus for rehydration after collapsing at an athletic event. Which of the following findings indicates the client is experiencing water intoxication? A) Hypernatremia B) Muscle weakness C) Exaggerated reflexes D) Weak pulses - CORRECT ANSWER B) Muscle weakness 25 ) A nurse is assessing an older adult client who has dysphasia and is experiencing dehydration. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A) decreased respiratory rate B) Distended neck veins C) Tachycardia D) Hypertension - CORRECT ANSWER C) Tachycardia 26 ) A nurse is evaluating a clients laboratory result. The nurse should recognize that which of the following results place the client at risk for coronary heart disease. A) Total cholesterol 173 B) Fasting glucose 140 C) HbA1c 5% D) LDL 64 - CORRECT ANSWER B) Fasting glucose 140 27 ) A nurse is planning dietary teaching for a client that adheres to a vegan diet. The nurse should identify that the client is at greatest risk for which of the following nutrient deficiencies? A) Magnesium B) Omega 3 fatty acids C) Potassium

33 ) A nurse is teaching a group of parents about appropriate food choices for toddlers. Which of the following choices by the parents demonstrates and understanding of the teaching? A) Cooked spaghetti with sauce B) Hot dog cut in fourths C) Steak cut into small pieces D) Carmel popcorn - CORRECT ANSWER A) Cooked spaghetti with sauce 34 ) A nurse is caring for a client who has throat cancer and is receiving radiation therapy. The client reports nausea, stomatitis, and weight loss. Which of the following dietary interventions should the nurse recommend? A) Consume foods high in fat content B) Increase intake of liquids at mealtime C) Serve foods hot D) Select foods high in protein - CORRECT ANSWER D) Select foods high in protein 35 ) A nurse is providing breakfast for a client who has celiac disease. Which of the following meal items should the nurse select? A) Graham crackers with peanut butter B) Rye toast with herbal tea C) Poached egg with wheat bagel D) Rice cereal with sliced bananas - CORRECT ANSWER D) Rice cereal with sliced bananas 36 ) A nurse is teaching about implementing a heart healthy diet to a client who has coronary artery disease. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend to the client? A) Processed cheese B) Broiled salmon C) Canned potato soup D) Baked ham - CORRECT ANSWER B) Broiled salmon 37 ) A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record for a client who is 2 days postoperative following abdominal surgery. The nurse should recognize that which of the following medication places the client at risk for wound dehiscence? A) Prednisone B) Omeprazole C) Verapamil D) Zolmitriptan - CORRECT ANSWER A) Prednisone

38 ) A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has a new diagnosis of Crohn's disease. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A) I am likely to gain weight due to this disease B) I will need to take mild laxatives to help me have a bowel movement C) Avoiding glutamine will help me recover from this disease D) I should limit the amount of fiber in my diet - CORRECT ANSWER D) I should limit the amount of fiber in my diet 39 ) A nurse is planning a class for parents of school aged children about iron intake. Which of the following should the nurse include as a manifestation of iron deficiency? A) Elevated temperature B) Decreased sleeping time C) Increased risk of infection D) Lowered intellectual performance - CORRECT ANSWER D) Lowered intellectual performance 40 ) A nurse is planning eating strategies with a client who has nausea from equilibrium imbalance. Which of the following strategies should the nurse recommend? t A) Encourage the client to eat even if nauseated B) Limit fluid intake between meals C) Provide low-fat carbohydrates with meals D) Serve hot foods at mealtime - CORRECT ANSWER C) Provide low-fa carbohydrates with meals 41 ) A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative and has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following findings indicates that the client is experiencing dehydration? A) BUN 15 B) Urine specific gravity 1. C) Urine output of 20 mL/hour D) Blood pressure 150/82 - CORRECT ANSWER C) Urine output of 20 mL/hour 42 ) A nurse is providing nutritional education to a client who is obese. The nurse should include in the information that which of the following gastrointestinal disorders is commonly associated with obesity? A) Gastroesophageal reflux disease B) Peptic ulcer disease C) Crohn's disease D) Celiac disease - CORRECT ANSWER A) Gastroesophageal reflux disease

D) Sodium of 140 mEq/L - CORRECT ANSWER A) BUN of 8 mg/dL 49 ) A nurse is caring for a client who is taking antibiotics and develops diarrhea. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend to include in the client's diet? A) Whole wheat bread B) Fresh orange sections C) Ice cream D) Yogurt - CORRECT ANSWER D) Yogurt 50 ) A nurse is caring for a client who has a small-bore jejunostomy and is receiving a continuous tube feeding with a high-viscosity formula. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent the tube from clogging? A) Replace the bag and tubing every 24 hr B) Flush the tubing with 10 mL of water every 6 hr C) Administer the feeding by gravity drip D) Heat the formula prior to infusion - CORRECT ANSWER A) Replace the bag and tubing every 24 hr 51 ) A nurse is caring for a client who has stomatitis following radiation treatment. Which of the following is an appropriate intervention for the nurse to take? A) Serve foods without sauces or gravies B) Offer mouth rinses with normal saline and water C) Serve foods while still at a hot temperature D) Instruct the client to drink liquids without a straw - CORRECT ANSWER B) Offer mouth rinses with normal saline and water 52 ) A nurse is teaching a client ways to manage anorexia while receiving radiation therapy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A) Limit high kilo-calorie supplements between meals B) Avoid overeating during your "good" days C) Eat hot foods rather than cold foods D) Consume nutrient-dense foods first - CORRECT ANSWER D) Consume nutrient- dense foods first 53 ) A nurse is reviewing blood glucose values for a client who is at risk for diabetes mellitus. which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? A) 2 hr glucose tolerance test level 150 mg/dL B) Fasting blood glucose 70 mg/dL C) Glycosylated hemoglobin 5% D) Casual blood glucose 90 mg/dL - CORRECT ANSWER A) 2 hr glucose tolerance test level 150 mg/dL

54 ) A nurse is caring for a client who is obese and is prescribed a caloric reduction of 500 fewer calories per day. The nurse should expect the client to have which of the following rates of weight loss? A) 0.45 kg day B) 0.23 kg day C) 0.45 kg week D) 0.23 kg week - CORRECT ANSWER C) 0.45 kg week 55 ) A nurse is preparing to initiate enteral feedings for a client who has inflammatory bowel disease. The nurse should recognize that which of the following formulas is appropriate for this client? A) High fiber B) Low protein C) Hydrolyzed D) Low calorie - CORRECT ANSWER C) Hydrolyzed 56 ) A nurse is caring for an older adult client who requires high calorie nutritional supplements. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure the client consumes the supplement? A) Offer the supplement as a substitute for one of the client's daily meals B) Leave an opened supplement at the bedside throughout the day C) Enhance the flavor of the supplement by serving them warm D) Have the client swallow his medications with the supplement - CORRECT ANSWER C) Enhance the flavor of the supplement by serving them warm 57 ) A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of client who has bulimia nervosa. The nurse should notify the provider of the following results? A) Hgb (hemoglobin) 14 B) Potassium 3. C) WBC 5, D) Magnesium 1.6 - CORRECT ANSWER B) Potassium 3. 58 ) A nurse in a long-term care facility is implementing a nutrition plan for a client who is at risk for malnutrition. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan? Select all that apply. A) Assess for pain prior to mealtime B) Discourage snacks between meals C) Administer antiemetics following the meals D) Remove the bed pan from the client's site E) Provide mouth care before feeding - CORRECT ANSWER A) Assess for pain prior to mealtime D) Remove the bed pan from the client's site E) Provide mouth care before feeding

B) Set mealtimes immediately after physical activity C) Provide different food for the toddler than the parents D) Avoid snacks between meals - CORRECT ANSWER A) Allow the toddler to feed himself 65 ) A nurse in a critical care unit is assessing an adult client. Which of the following findings by the nurse indicates a fluid volume deficit? A) Central Venous Pressure of 25 mm Hg B) Pulse rate 118 C) Temperature 37.2 (99) D) Blood Pressure 152/90 - CORRECT ANSWER B) Pulse rate 118 66 ) A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of four clients. Which of the following values indicates to the nurse that a client has iron-deficiency anemia? A) A client whose hemoglobin is 15 g/dL B) A client whose hematocrit is 42% C) A client whose RBC count is 5.2 million/mm D) A client whose ferritin level is 8 ng/mL - CORRECT ANSWER D) A client whose ferritin level is 8 ng/mL 67 ) A nurse is assessing a client who is newly prescribed atorvastatin for dyslipidemia. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask first? A) Do you regularly have eyes checked B) Do you exercise regularly C) Do you consume alcohol daily D) Do you check your blood pressure daily - CORRECT ANSWER C) Do you consume alcohol daily 68 ) A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has heart failure about limiting sodium intake to 1000 milligrams a day. The nurse should inform the client that which of the following dairy products has the highest amount of sodium content? A) 4 ounces of vanilla pudding B) 2 ounces of processed cheese C) 1 cup of milk D) 1/2 cup of yogurt - CORRECT ANSWER B) 2 ounces of processed cheese 69 ) A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has type 1 diabetes. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A) I will have ketones in my urine if my blood glucose is maintained at 190 milligrams per deciliter B) Albumin in my urine is an indication of normal kidney function C) I will keep my HbA1C at 5%

D) I will keep my blood glucose levels between 200 and 212 milligrams per deciliter - CORRECT ANSWER C) I will keep my HbA1C at 5%

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