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ATI NUTRITION PROCTORED EXAM
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STUDY QUESTIONS 2026 – HIGH- # # # #
YIELD RN REVIEW WITH NGN-STYLE
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PRACTICE & RATIONALES # #
A nurse is discussing essential nutrients for normal functioning of the nervous
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system. Which of the following should be included in the teaching? Select all that
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apply.
A. Calcium
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B. Thiamin
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C. Vitamin B6
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D. Sodium
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E. Phosphorus - --- ANSWER IS>>>>--A, B, C, D
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A school nurse is teaching a group of students how to read food labels. Which of
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the following should be included in the teaching? Select all that apply.
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A. Total carbohydrates
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B. Total fat
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C. Calories
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D. Magnesium
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E. Dietary fiber - --- ANSWER IS>>>>--A, B, C, E
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Normal functioning of the nervous system depends on adequate levels of the B-
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complex vitamins, especially: # #
and also adequate levels of ____and _____for regulators of nerve responses. - ---
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ANSWER IS>>>>--thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6 and B12 # # # # # #
calcium and sodium # #
normal BMI: - --- ANSWER IS>>>>--18.5-24.9
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obesity BMI is classified as: - --- ANSWER IS>>>>--BMI greater than or equal
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to 30#
Basic food choices for kosher, orthodox Judaism diets: - --- ANSWER IS>>>>--
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-meat
-no mixing meat and diary (cheeseburger)
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-no pork or shellfish
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-fish must have scales & fins to be kosher
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A client who follows seventh-day Adventist dietary laws will eat a strict:
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They also avoid: - --- ANSWER IS>>>>--vegetarian diet, some are lacto-ovo,
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some are vegan. # #
they avoid alcohol, coffee, tea and caffeinated beverages.
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A nurse is teaching a client who has cancer about appropriate food choices. The
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nurse determines that the client understands the information when she chooses
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which of the following snacks? Select all that apply.
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A. Peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat bread w/2% milk
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B. Popcorn w/soda
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C. Yogurt topped w/granola & a banana
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D. Meat lasagna w/buttered garlic bread
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E. Plain baked potato - --- ANSWER IS>>>>--A, C, D
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Three complications of TPN: - --- ANSWER IS>>>>--Diarrhea
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Polyuria
Hypocalciumia
What has more calcium yogurt or cheese? - --- ANSWER IS>>>>--yogurt
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Niacin is found in sources such as: - --- ANSWER IS>>>>--Beef liver
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nuts
legumes
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Two medications may be added to PN solutions however administering any IV
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medication through a PN IV line or port is contraindicated. What are the two
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medications? - --- ANSWER IS>>>>--Heparin and insulin# # # # # #
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Expected reference range for pre-albumin: - --- ANSWER IS>>>>--23-43
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Which of the following food choices is appropriate for a pt. with GERD? Select all
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that apply.
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A. Baked salmon
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B. Skim milk
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C. Orange juice
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D. Decaffeinated tea
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E. Eggs and salsa - --- ANSWER IS>>>>--A, B, D
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For which disease/condition would the nurse teach the client about a gluten-free
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diet?
A. A 54 year old man with pancreatitis.
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B. A 32 year old woman with celiac disease.
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C. A 22 year old man with diverticulitis.
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D. A 76 year old woman with breast cancer. - --- ANSWER IS>>>>--B.
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Celiac disease is also known as gluten-sensitive enteropathy (GSE), celiac sprue,
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and gluten intolerance. It is chronic & hereditary and the client should be
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instructed to avoid gluten. # # #
Foods/beverages that are gluten-free include: (select all that apply) # # # # # # # #
A. Milk, cheese, dairy products
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ATI NUTRITION PROCTORED EXAM
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STUDY QUESTIONS 2026 – HIGH- # # # #
YIELD RN REVIEW WITH NGN-STYLE
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PRACTICE & RATIONALES # #
A nurse is discussing essential nutrients for normal functioning of the nervous
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system. Which of the following should be included in the teaching? Select all that
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apply.
A. Calcium
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B. Thiamin
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C. Vitamin B6
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D. Sodium
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E. Phosphorus - --- ANSWER IS>>>>--A, B, C, D
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A school nurse is teaching a group of students how to read food labels. Which of
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the following should be included in the teaching? Select all that apply.
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A. Total carbohydrates
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B. Total fat
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C. Calories
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D. Magnesium
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E. Dietary fiber - --- ANSWER IS>>>>--A, B, C, E
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Normal functioning of the nervous system depends on adequate levels of the B-
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complex vitamins, especially: # #
and also adequate levels of ____and _____for regulators of nerve responses. - ---
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ANSWER IS>>>>--thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6 and B12 # # # # # #
calcium and sodium # #
normal BMI: - --- ANSWER IS>>>>--18.5-24.9
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obesity BMI is classified as: - --- ANSWER IS>>>>--BMI greater than or equal
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to 30#
Basic food choices for kosher, orthodox Judaism diets: - --- ANSWER IS>>>>--
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-meat
-no mixing meat and diary (cheeseburger)
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-no pork or shellfish
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-fish must have scales & fins to be kosher
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A client who follows seventh-day Adventist dietary laws will eat a strict:
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They also avoid: - --- ANSWER IS>>>>--vegetarian diet, some are lacto-ovo,
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some are vegan. # #
they avoid alcohol, coffee, tea and caffeinated beverages.
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A nurse is teaching a client who has cancer about appropriate food choices. The
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nurse determines that the client understands the information when she chooses
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which of the following snacks? Select all that apply.
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A. Peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat bread w/2% milk
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B. Popcorn w/soda
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C. Yogurt topped w/granola & a banana
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D. Meat lasagna w/buttered garlic bread
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E. Plain baked potato - --- ANSWER IS>>>>--A, C, D
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Three complications of TPN: - --- ANSWER IS>>>>--Diarrhea
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Polyuria
Hypocalciumia
What has more calcium yogurt or cheese? - --- ANSWER IS>>>>--yogurt
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Niacin is found in sources such as: - --- ANSWER IS>>>>--Beef liver
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nuts
legumes
whole-grain enriched breads and cereals # # # #
Two medications may be added to PN solutions however administering any IV
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medication through a PN IV line or port is contraindicated. What are the two
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medications? - --- ANSWER IS>>>>--Heparin and insulin# # # # # #
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Expected reference range for pre-albumin: - --- ANSWER IS>>>>--23-43
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Which of the following food choices is appropriate for a pt. with GERD? Select all
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that apply.
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A. Baked salmon
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B. Skim milk
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C. Orange juice
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D. Decaffeinated tea
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E. Eggs and salsa - --- ANSWER IS>>>>--A, B, D
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For which disease/condition would the nurse teach the client about a gluten-free
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diet?
A. A 54 year old man with pancreatitis.
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B. A 32 year old woman with celiac disease.
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C. A 22 year old man with diverticulitis.
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D. A 76 year old woman with breast cancer. - --- ANSWER IS>>>>--B.
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Celiac disease is also known as gluten-sensitive enteropathy (GSE), celiac sprue,
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and gluten intolerance. It is chronic & hereditary and the client should be
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instructed to avoid gluten. # # #
Foods/beverages that are gluten-free include: (select all that apply) # # # # # # # #
A. Milk, cheese, dairy products
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