ATI Nutrition Proctored Final Exam
Comprehensive Study Guide
Perfect study to prepare for nutrition
quizzes and final exam
ABOUT\THIS\ATI
✓ Perfect\study\to\prepare\for\nutrition\quizzes\ a
nd\final\exam
✓ This\RN\nutrition\helped\so\much\when\I\was
taking\my\nutrition\for\nursing\class.\I\even\received\a\level\ 2\o
n\my\ATI\proctor!
, ATI\Nutrition\Proctored\Pa
rt\1:\General\Notes
Part\2:\Focused\Review\Notes
Part\3:\ATI\Rational\with\Additional/Supported\Informatio
n
PART\1:\GENERAL\NOTES\(Important\Facts)
Vitamin\B12\is\for\pernicious\ane
mia\ Ferrous\sulfate\for\iron\defici
ency\ 18.5-
24.9\bmi\is\healthy\weight\ Below\1
8.5\BMI\is\underweight
25-29.9\is\overweight
30\BMI\or\greater\is\obese\rang
ea\ 10-20\is\normal\BUN\level
<200\is\ok\for\blood\glucose
Celiac\disease\remove\any\gluten\from\diet,\wheat\rye\and\barley\ Pr
egnant\woman\increase\iron\to\be\able\to\promote\RBC\growth\to\fet
us\ Stomatitis\you\want\to\avoid\spicy,\acidic\foods\and\salty\foods
• Be\wary\of\questions\regarding\children\drinking\too\much\milk\i.e.\more\than\3-
4\cups\of\milk\ each\day.\Too\much\milk\intake\reduces\intake\of\other\essential\nutrients,\e
specially\iron.\Watch\ for\anemia\with\milk-aholics.
• Vitamin\D’s\presence\is\required\by\the\parathyroid\gland,\in\order\for\it\to\function.
• If\the\patient\is\taking\digoxin\or\K-
supplements,\avoid\salt\substitutes\because\many\are\ potassium\based
• Potassium\Sources:\bananas,\potatoes,\citrus\fruits
• No\milk\(as\well\as\fresh\fruit\or\veggies)\on\neutropenic\precautions.
• Nondairy\sources\of\calcium\include\RHUBARB,\SARDINES,\COLLARD\GREENS\24
• Nonfat\milk\reduces\reflux\by\increasing\lower\esophageal\sphincter\pressure
• Yogurt\has\live\cultures,\so\do\not\give\to\immunosuppressed\patients
• No\phenylalanine\with\a\kid\positive\for\PKU\(no\meat,\no\dairy,\no\aspartame).
• Acid\Ash\diet:\cheese,\corn,\cranberries,\plums,\prunes,\meat,\poultry,\pastry,\bread
• Alk\Ash\diet:\milk,\veggies,\rhubarb,\salmon
PART\2:\Focused\Review\Notes
Manifestations\of\Vitamin\A\Toxicity
● Can\cause\teratogenic\effects\on\fetuses
● Blurred\vision
● Bone\pain\or\swelling
● Hypercalcemia
● ICP
Comprehensive Study Guide
Perfect study to prepare for nutrition
quizzes and final exam
ABOUT\THIS\ATI
✓ Perfect\study\to\prepare\for\nutrition\quizzes\ a
nd\final\exam
✓ This\RN\nutrition\helped\so\much\when\I\was
taking\my\nutrition\for\nursing\class.\I\even\received\a\level\ 2\o
n\my\ATI\proctor!
, ATI\Nutrition\Proctored\Pa
rt\1:\General\Notes
Part\2:\Focused\Review\Notes
Part\3:\ATI\Rational\with\Additional/Supported\Informatio
n
PART\1:\GENERAL\NOTES\(Important\Facts)
Vitamin\B12\is\for\pernicious\ane
mia\ Ferrous\sulfate\for\iron\defici
ency\ 18.5-
24.9\bmi\is\healthy\weight\ Below\1
8.5\BMI\is\underweight
25-29.9\is\overweight
30\BMI\or\greater\is\obese\rang
ea\ 10-20\is\normal\BUN\level
<200\is\ok\for\blood\glucose
Celiac\disease\remove\any\gluten\from\diet,\wheat\rye\and\barley\ Pr
egnant\woman\increase\iron\to\be\able\to\promote\RBC\growth\to\fet
us\ Stomatitis\you\want\to\avoid\spicy,\acidic\foods\and\salty\foods
• Be\wary\of\questions\regarding\children\drinking\too\much\milk\i.e.\more\than\3-
4\cups\of\milk\ each\day.\Too\much\milk\intake\reduces\intake\of\other\essential\nutrients,\e
specially\iron.\Watch\ for\anemia\with\milk-aholics.
• Vitamin\D’s\presence\is\required\by\the\parathyroid\gland,\in\order\for\it\to\function.
• If\the\patient\is\taking\digoxin\or\K-
supplements,\avoid\salt\substitutes\because\many\are\ potassium\based
• Potassium\Sources:\bananas,\potatoes,\citrus\fruits
• No\milk\(as\well\as\fresh\fruit\or\veggies)\on\neutropenic\precautions.
• Nondairy\sources\of\calcium\include\RHUBARB,\SARDINES,\COLLARD\GREENS\24
• Nonfat\milk\reduces\reflux\by\increasing\lower\esophageal\sphincter\pressure
• Yogurt\has\live\cultures,\so\do\not\give\to\immunosuppressed\patients
• No\phenylalanine\with\a\kid\positive\for\PKU\(no\meat,\no\dairy,\no\aspartame).
• Acid\Ash\diet:\cheese,\corn,\cranberries,\plums,\prunes,\meat,\poultry,\pastry,\bread
• Alk\Ash\diet:\milk,\veggies,\rhubarb,\salmon
PART\2:\Focused\Review\Notes
Manifestations\of\Vitamin\A\Toxicity
● Can\cause\teratogenic\effects\on\fetuses
● Blurred\vision
● Bone\pain\or\swelling
● Hypercalcemia
● ICP
