ATI NUTRITION PROCTORED EXAM 2025

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ATI NUTRITION PROCTORED EXAM 2025

What symptoms should a nurse assess for before giving epinephrine to a patient with a
food allergy reaction?
 A) Headache, blurred vision, numbness
 B) Nausea, vomiting, itching, dizziness, dyspnea
 C) Fever, chills, sore throat
 D) Abdominal pain, diarrhea, joint pain
Answer: B) Nausea, vomiting, itching, dizziness, dyspnea
Diet management for an older adult with heart failure should include which of the
following?
 A) Increase sodium intake
 B) Limit sodium to 2000 mg/day or less
 C) Increase fluid intake to 3 liters/day
 D) Eat large, high-calorie meals
Answer: B) Limit sodium to 2000 mg/day or less
A person with heart failure should limit their sodium intake to:
 A) 5000 mg/day
 B) 3000 mg/day
 C) 2000 mg/day or less
 D) 1000 mg/day
Answer: C) 2000 mg/day or less
Which of the following foods are high in potassium?
 A) Apples, carrots, celery
 B) Apricots, bananas, potatoes
 C) Bread, cheese, milk
 D) Beef, chicken, pork
Answer: B) Apricots, bananas, potatoes
Daily cholesterol intake should be less than:
 A) 500 mg
 B) 300 mg
 C) 250 mg
 D) 200 mg
Answer: D) 200 mg
The DASH diet for hypertension emphasizes:

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 A) High sodium, low potassium
 B) Low sodium, high potassium, high calcium
 C) High protein, low fat
 D) High carb, low protein
Answer: B) Low sodium, high potassium, high calcium
A diabetic patient experiencing hypoglycemia should consume:
 A) 10-15 g of fats
 B) 15-20 g of carbohydrates like juice or candies
 C) 30-50 g of protein
 D) 20-25 g of fiber
Answer: B) 15-20 g of carbohydrates like juice or candies
A diabetic patient should have a daily carbohydrate intake of:
 A) 100 g/day
 B) 130 g/day from grains, fruits, legumes, and milk
 C) 200 g/day from sugary drinks and sweets
 D) 80 g/day from meat and eggs
Answer: B) 130 g/day from grains, fruits, legumes, and milk
Which guideline should be included in a type 2 diabetic patient's diet management? Select
all that apply.
 A) Carbs should make up 55% of daily intake
 B) Use hydrogenated oils for cooking
 C) Table sugar may be added to cereals
 D) Consume alcohol with meals
 E) Substitute protein foods for carb foods
Answer: A, C, D
To prevent hypoglycemia, a diabetic client should consume alcohol:
 A) On an empty stomach
 B) With a meal or immediately after a meal
 C) Only before bedtime
 D) Between meals
Answer: B) With a meal or immediately after a meal
Which of the following foods are high in protein?
 A) Rice, pasta, potatoes
 B) Meats, eggs, fish, nuts, beans
 C) Fruit juices, soda, candy
 D) Butter, cheese, cream
Answer: B) Meats, eggs, fish, nuts, beans

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For a diabetic patient, carbohydrates should make up what percentage of their total daily
caloric intake?
 A) 30-40%
 B) 45-60%
 C) 60-70%
 D) 20-30%
Answer: B) 45-60%
The USDA recommends limiting salt intake to less than:
 A) 3000 mg/day
 B) 2000 mg/day
 C) 2300 mg/day (about 1 teaspoon)
 D) 1500 mg/day
Answer: C) 2300 mg/day (about 1 teaspoon)
What are the recommended daily servings based on a 2000 calorie diet?
 A) Grains: 8 oz, Veggies: 3 cups, Fruits: 1 cup
 B) Grains: 6 oz, Veggies: 2 1/2 cups, Fruits: 2 cups
 C) Grains: 4 oz, Veggies: 1 1/2 cups, Fruits: 3 cups
 D) Grains: 7 oz, Veggies: 3 1/2 cups, Fruits: 1 1/2 cups
Answer: B) Grains: 6 oz, Veggies: 2 1/2 cups, Fruits: 2 cups
The DASH diet for managing hypertension includes:
 A) High sodium, low calcium
 B) Low sodium, high potassium
 C) High fat, low protein
 D) High sugar, low fiber
Answer: B) Low sodium, high potassium
For healthy bones, a person should increase which nutrient intake?
 A) Sodium
 B) Calcium
 C) Fiber
 D) Vitamin C
Answer: B) Calcium
A nurse teaching a nutrition class should include which of the following?
 A) Limit saturated fat to 10% of total caloric intake
 B) Increase fiber intake to 35 g/day for women
 C) Consume 400 mg of cholesterol daily
 D) Increase protein to 50% of daily intake
Answer: A) Limit saturated fat to 10% of total caloric intake

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Which nutrients are essential for normal functioning of the nervous system? Select all that
apply.
 A) Calcium
 B) Thiamin
 C) Vitamin B6
 D) Sodium
 E) Phosphorus
Answer: A, B, C, D

A school nurse is teaching a group of students how to read food labels. Which of the following
should be included in the teaching? Select all that apply.

A. Total carbohydrates
B. Total fat
C. Calories
D. Magnesium
E. Dietary fiber

✔✔ - ANSWER - A, B, C, E

Normal functioning of the nervous system depends on adequate levels of the B-complex
vitamins, especially:

and also adequate levels of ____and _____for regulators of nerve responses.

✔✔ - ANSWER - thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6 and B12

calcium and sodium

normal BMI:

✔✔ - ANSWER - 18.5-24.9

obesity BMI is classified as:

✔✔ - ANSWER - BMI greater than or equal to 30

Basic food choices for kosher (orthodox Judaism) diets: