ULTIMATE ATI NUTRITION PROCTORED EXAM
LATEST 2025-2026 GRADED A+
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. Measure the client's gastric residual every 12 hr.
b. Obtain the client's electrolyte levels every 4 hr.
c. Keep the client's head elevated at 15* during feedings.
d. Flush the client's tube with 30 mL of water every 4 hr. - Correct Answer - Flush
the client's tube with 30 mL of water every 4 hr.
A nurse is teaching an in-service about manifestations of hypoglycemia to a
group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following should the nurse include
in the teaching?
a. Blurred vision
b. Vomiting
c. Kussmaul respirations
d. Bradycardia - Correct Answer - Blurred vision
A nurse is assessing a client who has a stage III pressure ulcer that is healing
poorly. The nurse should identify that which of the following vitamin deficiencies
increases the client's risk for delayed wound healing?
a. Vitamin C
b. Vitamin D
c. Vitamin E
d. Vitamin B6 - Correct Answer - Vitamin C
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,A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of
gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which of the following foods or beverages
should the nurse recommended to minimize heartburn?
a. Orange juice
b. Decaffeinated coffee
c. Peppermint
d. Potatoes - Correct Answer - Potatoes
A nurse is preparing g to teach a group of clients about vitamins and minerals.
The nurse should include in the teaching that which of the following minerals is
necessary for the transmission of nerve impulses?
a. Phosphorus
b. Calcium
c. Chloride
d. Zinc - Correct Answer - Calcium
A nurse is caring for a client who has a body mass index (BMI) of 30. Four weeks
after nutritional counseling, which of the following evaluation findings indicates
the plan of care was followed?
a. BMI of 25
b. Weight gain of 1.8kg
c. BMI of 33
d. Weight loss of 2.7kg - Correct Answer - Weight loss of 2.7kg
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which
of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?
a. Encourage the client to participate in developing a system of rewards.
b. Arrange for someone to remain with the client for 30 min after meals
c. Offer the client a selection of beverages at each meal.
d. Inform the client that a weight gain of 2.3 kg per week is expected. - Correct
Answer - Encourage the client to participate in developing a system of rewards.
A nurse is caring for a client who follows the dietary laws of Orthodox Judaism.
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,Which of the following meal choices should the nurse request for the client?
a. Turkey and cheese sandwich
b. Spaghetti with tomato sauce
c. Pork chop and applesauce
d. Scrambled eggs and bacon - Correct Answer - Spaghetti with tomato sauce
A nurse is a long-term care facility is developing strategies to promote increased
food intake for an older adult client. Which of the following interventions should
the nurse implement?
a. Offer sugar substitutes to increase the client's appetite.
b. Provide opportunities to eat three large meals per day.
c. Provide entertainment while the client is eating.
d. Offer finger foods at mealtime - Correct Answer - Offer finger foods at mealtime.
A nurse has just inserted an NG tube for a client who is to start enteral tube
feedings. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to verify tube
placement?
a. Measure the tube length.
b. Obtain an abdominal x-ray.
c. Flush the tube with 20 mL of water.
d. Auscultate the client's lungs. - Correct Answer - Obtain an abdominal x-ray.
A nurse is admitting a client who practices Hinduism. The nurse should identify
that which of the following foods is prohibited according to Hindu dietary
practices?
a. Pork
b. Chicken
c. Beef
d. Seafood - Correct Answer - Beef
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has heart failure.
Which of the following findings indicates that the client is experiencing fluid
volume excess?
a. BUN 8 mg/dL
b. Hgb 15 g/dL
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, c. Creatinine 0.8 mg/dL
d. Sodium 140 mEq/L - Correct Answer - BUN 8 mg/dL
A nurse is preparing to remove a client's clogged NG tube prior to re-inserting a
new tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
a. Assist the client to blow her nose.
b. Ask the client to take a deep breath and hold it.
c. Pinch the proximal end of the tube.
d. Disconnect the tube from suction source. - Correct Answer - Disconnect the tube
from suction source.
A nurse is teaching a parent about appropriate snack choices for her 9-month-old
infant. Which of the following food choices should the nurse recommend? a. Skim
milk
b. Unsalted popcorn
c. Graham crackers
d. Raw carrots - Correct Answer - Graham crackers
A nurse is caring for a client who is lactose intolerant. Which of the following
clinical manifestations should the nurse assess be?
a. Fever
b. Blood stools
c. Cramping
d. Steatorrhea - Correct Answer - Cramping
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. Baked ham
b. Processed cheese
c. Broiled salmon
d. Canned potato soup - Correct Answer - Broiled salmon
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LATEST 2025-2026 GRADED A+
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. Measure the client's gastric residual every 12 hr.
b. Obtain the client's electrolyte levels every 4 hr.
c. Keep the client's head elevated at 15* during feedings.
d. Flush the client's tube with 30 mL of water every 4 hr. - Correct Answer - Flush
the client's tube with 30 mL of water every 4 hr.
A nurse is teaching an in-service about manifestations of hypoglycemia to a
group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following should the nurse include
in the teaching?
a. Blurred vision
b. Vomiting
c. Kussmaul respirations
d. Bradycardia - Correct Answer - Blurred vision
A nurse is assessing a client who has a stage III pressure ulcer that is healing
poorly. The nurse should identify that which of the following vitamin deficiencies
increases the client's risk for delayed wound healing?
a. Vitamin C
b. Vitamin D
c. Vitamin E
d. Vitamin B6 - Correct Answer - Vitamin C
pg. 1
,A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of
gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which of the following foods or beverages
should the nurse recommended to minimize heartburn?
a. Orange juice
b. Decaffeinated coffee
c. Peppermint
d. Potatoes - Correct Answer - Potatoes
A nurse is preparing g to teach a group of clients about vitamins and minerals.
The nurse should include in the teaching that which of the following minerals is
necessary for the transmission of nerve impulses?
a. Phosphorus
b. Calcium
c. Chloride
d. Zinc - Correct Answer - Calcium
A nurse is caring for a client who has a body mass index (BMI) of 30. Four weeks
after nutritional counseling, which of the following evaluation findings indicates
the plan of care was followed?
a. BMI of 25
b. Weight gain of 1.8kg
c. BMI of 33
d. Weight loss of 2.7kg - Correct Answer - Weight loss of 2.7kg
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which
of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?
a. Encourage the client to participate in developing a system of rewards.
b. Arrange for someone to remain with the client for 30 min after meals
c. Offer the client a selection of beverages at each meal.
d. Inform the client that a weight gain of 2.3 kg per week is expected. - Correct
Answer - Encourage the client to participate in developing a system of rewards.
A nurse is caring for a client who follows the dietary laws of Orthodox Judaism.
pg. 2
,Which of the following meal choices should the nurse request for the client?
a. Turkey and cheese sandwich
b. Spaghetti with tomato sauce
c. Pork chop and applesauce
d. Scrambled eggs and bacon - Correct Answer - Spaghetti with tomato sauce
A nurse is a long-term care facility is developing strategies to promote increased
food intake for an older adult client. Which of the following interventions should
the nurse implement?
a. Offer sugar substitutes to increase the client's appetite.
b. Provide opportunities to eat three large meals per day.
c. Provide entertainment while the client is eating.
d. Offer finger foods at mealtime - Correct Answer - Offer finger foods at mealtime.
A nurse has just inserted an NG tube for a client who is to start enteral tube
feedings. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to verify tube
placement?
a. Measure the tube length.
b. Obtain an abdominal x-ray.
c. Flush the tube with 20 mL of water.
d. Auscultate the client's lungs. - Correct Answer - Obtain an abdominal x-ray.
A nurse is admitting a client who practices Hinduism. The nurse should identify
that which of the following foods is prohibited according to Hindu dietary
practices?
a. Pork
b. Chicken
c. Beef
d. Seafood - Correct Answer - Beef
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has heart failure.
Which of the following findings indicates that the client is experiencing fluid
volume excess?
a. BUN 8 mg/dL
b. Hgb 15 g/dL
pg. 3
, c. Creatinine 0.8 mg/dL
d. Sodium 140 mEq/L - Correct Answer - BUN 8 mg/dL
A nurse is preparing to remove a client's clogged NG tube prior to re-inserting a
new tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
a. Assist the client to blow her nose.
b. Ask the client to take a deep breath and hold it.
c. Pinch the proximal end of the tube.
d. Disconnect the tube from suction source. - Correct Answer - Disconnect the tube
from suction source.
A nurse is teaching a parent about appropriate snack choices for her 9-month-old
infant. Which of the following food choices should the nurse recommend? a. Skim
milk
b. Unsalted popcorn
c. Graham crackers
d. Raw carrots - Correct Answer - Graham crackers
A nurse is caring for a client who is lactose intolerant. Which of the following
clinical manifestations should the nurse assess be?
a. Fever
b. Blood stools
c. Cramping
d. Steatorrhea - Correct Answer - Cramping
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. Baked ham
b. Processed cheese
c. Broiled salmon
d. Canned potato soup - Correct Answer - Broiled salmon
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