• ATI NUTRITION 09/11/2026
PROCTORED
2026 ATI NUTRITION PROCTORED FINAL NEWEST
VERSION ACTUAL 300 QUESTION AND ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES. 2026/2027 FREQUENTLY
MOST TESTED Q&A FROM PAST PAPERS – MOST
EXPECTED IN EXAM – MUST KNOW BEFORE
EXAM
a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous enteral tube feedings. which of the following actions
should the nurse take to prevent aspiration?
- monitor gastric residuals every 4 hr
P 1
, • ATI NUTRITION 09/11/2026
PROCTORED
- maintain elevation of the head of the client's bed at 15 deg
- confirm proper tube placement by radiograph every 24 hr
- flush tubing with 30 ml of water before and after medications - Correct Answer :- monitor gastric residuals
every 4 hr
a nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes mellitus. which of the following findings should the nurse identify
as a manifestation of hypoglycemia?
- diaphoresis
- bradycardia
- abdominal cramps
- acetone breath - Correct Answer :- diaphoresis
a nurse is caring for a client who is being treated for cancer using chemotherapy. which of the following
interventions should the nurse suggest to aid in management of treatment-related changes in taste?
- use plastic utensils
- limit fluids with meals
- serve meals while they are hot
- eat bland, unseasoned foods - Correct Answer :- use plastic utensils
a nurse is teaching an adolescent who has a new diagnosis of celiac disease. which of the following statements
by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
- I need to decrease the amount of oil I use in cooking
- I need to eat fewer acidic foods, such as tomatoes and oranges
- I need to eliminate rye from my diet
- I need to eliminate milk products from my diet - Correct Answer :- I need to eliminate rye from my diet
P 2
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a nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for parenteral nutrition (PN) containing a mixture of
dextrose, amino acids, and lipids. prior to administration of the PN, the nurse should report which of the
following food allergies to the provider?
- gelatin
- peanuts
- shellfish
- eggs - Correct Answer :- eggs
a nurse is caring for a client who is immobile and has a pressure injury. which of the following laboratory findings
can be an indicator for delayed wound healing?
- iron 180 mcg/dL (60 to 160 mcg/dL
- blood glucose 60 mg/dL (74 to 106 mg/dL)
- total 25-hydroxy D 20 ng/dL (25 to 80 ng/dL)
- prealbumin 10 mg/dL (15 to 36 mg/dL) - Correct Answer :- prealbumin 10 mg/dL
a nurse is conducting a screening assessment for the protein status of a client. which of the following laboratory
values should the nurse review?
- albumin
- bilirubin
- D-dimer
- phosphorus - Correct Answer :- albumin
a nurse is preparing a health promotion seminar for a group of clients about cancer prevention. which of the
following information should the nurse include?
- consume high-calorie foods and beverages at meal time
P 3
, • ATI NUTRITION 09/11/2026
PROCTORED
- eat at least 2.5 cups of fruits and vegetables each day
- plan to perform moderate-intensity exercise for 90 min/week
- limit alcohol consumption to no more than three drinks per day - Correct Answer :- eat at least 2.5 cups of
fruits and vegetables each day
a nurse is conducting dietary teaching for clients who are trying to become pregnant. which of the following
food items should the nurse include as containing the highest amount of folate?
- 1/2 cup chickpeas
- 2.5 oz chicken liver
- 1 medium orange
- 1 slice white bread - Correct Answer :- 3.5 oz chicken liver
a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). the nurse identifies which of the
following as a complication of TPN?
- magnesium 1.1 mEq/L (1.3 to 2.1 mEq/L)
- triglycerides 35 mg/dL (40 to 160 mg/dL)
- phosphorous 4.8 mg/dL (3 to 4.5 mg/dL)
- alkaline phosphatase (ALP) 25 units/L (30 to 120 units/L) - Correct Answer :- magnesium 1.1 mEq/L
a nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who is postoperative following a gastric bypass procedure. which
of the following instructions should the nurse include?
- eat six small meals per day
- begin each meal with a protein
- finish each meal even if feeling full
- plan to eat each meal over 15 min - Correct Answer :- begin each meal with a protein
P 4
PROCTORED
2026 ATI NUTRITION PROCTORED FINAL NEWEST
VERSION ACTUAL 300 QUESTION AND ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES. 2026/2027 FREQUENTLY
MOST TESTED Q&A FROM PAST PAPERS – MOST
EXPECTED IN EXAM – MUST KNOW BEFORE
EXAM
a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous enteral tube feedings. which of the following actions
should the nurse take to prevent aspiration?
- monitor gastric residuals every 4 hr
P 1
, • ATI NUTRITION 09/11/2026
PROCTORED
- maintain elevation of the head of the client's bed at 15 deg
- confirm proper tube placement by radiograph every 24 hr
- flush tubing with 30 ml of water before and after medications - Correct Answer :- monitor gastric residuals
every 4 hr
a nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes mellitus. which of the following findings should the nurse identify
as a manifestation of hypoglycemia?
- diaphoresis
- bradycardia
- abdominal cramps
- acetone breath - Correct Answer :- diaphoresis
a nurse is caring for a client who is being treated for cancer using chemotherapy. which of the following
interventions should the nurse suggest to aid in management of treatment-related changes in taste?
- use plastic utensils
- limit fluids with meals
- serve meals while they are hot
- eat bland, unseasoned foods - Correct Answer :- use plastic utensils
a nurse is teaching an adolescent who has a new diagnosis of celiac disease. which of the following statements
by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
- I need to decrease the amount of oil I use in cooking
- I need to eat fewer acidic foods, such as tomatoes and oranges
- I need to eliminate rye from my diet
- I need to eliminate milk products from my diet - Correct Answer :- I need to eliminate rye from my diet
P 2
, • ATI NUTRITION 09/11/2026
PROCTORED
a nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for parenteral nutrition (PN) containing a mixture of
dextrose, amino acids, and lipids. prior to administration of the PN, the nurse should report which of the
following food allergies to the provider?
- gelatin
- peanuts
- shellfish
- eggs - Correct Answer :- eggs
a nurse is caring for a client who is immobile and has a pressure injury. which of the following laboratory findings
can be an indicator for delayed wound healing?
- iron 180 mcg/dL (60 to 160 mcg/dL
- blood glucose 60 mg/dL (74 to 106 mg/dL)
- total 25-hydroxy D 20 ng/dL (25 to 80 ng/dL)
- prealbumin 10 mg/dL (15 to 36 mg/dL) - Correct Answer :- prealbumin 10 mg/dL
a nurse is conducting a screening assessment for the protein status of a client. which of the following laboratory
values should the nurse review?
- albumin
- bilirubin
- D-dimer
- phosphorus - Correct Answer :- albumin
a nurse is preparing a health promotion seminar for a group of clients about cancer prevention. which of the
following information should the nurse include?
- consume high-calorie foods and beverages at meal time
P 3
, • ATI NUTRITION 09/11/2026
PROCTORED
- eat at least 2.5 cups of fruits and vegetables each day
- plan to perform moderate-intensity exercise for 90 min/week
- limit alcohol consumption to no more than three drinks per day - Correct Answer :- eat at least 2.5 cups of
fruits and vegetables each day
a nurse is conducting dietary teaching for clients who are trying to become pregnant. which of the following
food items should the nurse include as containing the highest amount of folate?
- 1/2 cup chickpeas
- 2.5 oz chicken liver
- 1 medium orange
- 1 slice white bread - Correct Answer :- 3.5 oz chicken liver
a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). the nurse identifies which of the
following as a complication of TPN?
- magnesium 1.1 mEq/L (1.3 to 2.1 mEq/L)
- triglycerides 35 mg/dL (40 to 160 mg/dL)
- phosphorous 4.8 mg/dL (3 to 4.5 mg/dL)
- alkaline phosphatase (ALP) 25 units/L (30 to 120 units/L) - Correct Answer :- magnesium 1.1 mEq/L
a nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who is postoperative following a gastric bypass procedure. which
of the following instructions should the nurse include?
- eat six small meals per day
- begin each meal with a protein
- finish each meal even if feeling full
- plan to eat each meal over 15 min - Correct Answer :- begin each meal with a protein
P 4
