ATI RN NUTRITION PROCTORED ACTUAL EXAM
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SECTION 1: NUTRITION FUNDAMENTALS AND ASSESSMENT
Question 1
A nurse is teaching a community class on macronutrients. Which
statement by a participant indicates a correct understanding of the
primary function of carbohydrates in the body?
A) Carbohydrates are the body's preferred and most efficient source of
energy, supplying 4 kcal/g for cellular metabolism, particularly for the
brain and nervous system
B) Carbohydrates function primarily to build and repair muscle tissue,
providing 9 kcal per gram through gluconeogenesis pathways
C) Carbohydrates are essential for the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
A, D, E, and K through the lymphatic system
D) Carbohydrates serve as the major structural component of cell
membranes and serve as long-term energy reserves
,Answer: A) Carbohydrates are the body's preferred and most
efficient source of energy, supplying 4 kcal/g for cellular
metabolism, particularly for the brain and nervous system
Explanation: Carbohydrates are the body's preferred energy source,
yielding 4 kcal/g, and are obligatory for brain and red blood cell
metabolism. Proteins (not carbohydrates) build and repair tissue; fats
(not carbohydrates) facilitate absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and yield
9 kcal/g; lipids (not carbohydrates) form cell membrane structure and
provide long-term energy storage .**
Question 2
A nurse is counseling a patient following a vegan diet. Which food
combination should the nurse recommend to provide all nine essential
amino acids through complementary proteins?
A) Whole wheat bread with lean turkey breast
B) Brown rice and black beans with corn
C) Greek yogurt mixed with fresh strawberries
D) Egg white omelet with cheddar cheese
Answer: B) Brown rice and black beans with corn
Explanation: Grains (rice) and legumes (beans) are complementary plant
proteins that, when consumed together, supply all nine essential amino
acids, making this an appropriate vegan recommendation. Options A, C,
and D include animal proteins (turkey, yogurt, eggs, cheese) which are not
,suitable for a vegan diet. While complete proteins individually, they do not
meet the patient's dietary preference .**
Question 3
A patient is 5 feet 6 inches (66 inches) tall and weighs 165 pounds. What
is the patient's BMI, and how should the nurse classify this measurement
according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
guidelines?
A) 24.2 kg/m² - Healthy weight
B) 26.6 kg/m² - Overweight
C) 30.1 kg/m² - Obese Class I
D) 22.5 kg/m² - Healthy weight
Answer: B) 26.6 kg/m² - Overweight
Explanation: BMI = weight (kg) / height (m²). Converting: 165 lb / 2.2 = 75
kg; 66 in × 2.54 = 167.64 cm = 1.6764 m; 1.6764² = 2.81; .81 = 26.6
kg/m². Per CDC, BMI 25-29.9 is classified as overweight. A BMI of 24.2 or
22.5 would be healthy weight (18.5-24.9), and 30.1 would be obese. The
correct calculation yields 26.6, placing the patient in the overweight
category requiring lifestyle counseling .**
Question 4
, A nurse is completing a comprehensive nutritional assessment using the
ABCD method. Which component corresponds to the 'B' in this framework,
and what laboratory value is most reflective of this domain?
A) Behavioral assessment; evaluated through 24-hour dietary recall and
food frequency questionnaires
B) Biochemical assessment; evaluated through serum albumin,
prealbumin, transferrin, and total lymphocyte count
C) Body composition assessment; evaluated through triceps skinfold and
mid-arm muscle circumference
D) Bowel function assessment; evaluated through stool frequency and
consistency documentation
Answer: B) Biochemical assessment; evaluated through serum
albumin, prealbumin, transferrin, and total lymphocyte count
Explanation: In the ABCD nutritional assessment framework, A =
Anthropometric (height, weight, BMI, skinfolds), B = Biochemical
(laboratory values such as albumin, prealbumin, transferrin, total
lymphocyte count), C = Clinical (physical examination findings), and D =
Dietary (intake history). Option B correctly identifies biochemical
assessment and the appropriate laboratory markers used to evaluate
visceral protein status and immune function .**
Question 5
2026 | NGN Questions & Answers | Updated
Edition | Pass Guaranteed - A+ Graded.
SECTION 1: NUTRITION FUNDAMENTALS AND ASSESSMENT
Question 1
A nurse is teaching a community class on macronutrients. Which
statement by a participant indicates a correct understanding of the
primary function of carbohydrates in the body?
A) Carbohydrates are the body's preferred and most efficient source of
energy, supplying 4 kcal/g for cellular metabolism, particularly for the
brain and nervous system
B) Carbohydrates function primarily to build and repair muscle tissue,
providing 9 kcal per gram through gluconeogenesis pathways
C) Carbohydrates are essential for the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
A, D, E, and K through the lymphatic system
D) Carbohydrates serve as the major structural component of cell
membranes and serve as long-term energy reserves
,Answer: A) Carbohydrates are the body's preferred and most
efficient source of energy, supplying 4 kcal/g for cellular
metabolism, particularly for the brain and nervous system
Explanation: Carbohydrates are the body's preferred energy source,
yielding 4 kcal/g, and are obligatory for brain and red blood cell
metabolism. Proteins (not carbohydrates) build and repair tissue; fats
(not carbohydrates) facilitate absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and yield
9 kcal/g; lipids (not carbohydrates) form cell membrane structure and
provide long-term energy storage .**
Question 2
A nurse is counseling a patient following a vegan diet. Which food
combination should the nurse recommend to provide all nine essential
amino acids through complementary proteins?
A) Whole wheat bread with lean turkey breast
B) Brown rice and black beans with corn
C) Greek yogurt mixed with fresh strawberries
D) Egg white omelet with cheddar cheese
Answer: B) Brown rice and black beans with corn
Explanation: Grains (rice) and legumes (beans) are complementary plant
proteins that, when consumed together, supply all nine essential amino
acids, making this an appropriate vegan recommendation. Options A, C,
and D include animal proteins (turkey, yogurt, eggs, cheese) which are not
,suitable for a vegan diet. While complete proteins individually, they do not
meet the patient's dietary preference .**
Question 3
A patient is 5 feet 6 inches (66 inches) tall and weighs 165 pounds. What
is the patient's BMI, and how should the nurse classify this measurement
according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
guidelines?
A) 24.2 kg/m² - Healthy weight
B) 26.6 kg/m² - Overweight
C) 30.1 kg/m² - Obese Class I
D) 22.5 kg/m² - Healthy weight
Answer: B) 26.6 kg/m² - Overweight
Explanation: BMI = weight (kg) / height (m²). Converting: 165 lb / 2.2 = 75
kg; 66 in × 2.54 = 167.64 cm = 1.6764 m; 1.6764² = 2.81; .81 = 26.6
kg/m². Per CDC, BMI 25-29.9 is classified as overweight. A BMI of 24.2 or
22.5 would be healthy weight (18.5-24.9), and 30.1 would be obese. The
correct calculation yields 26.6, placing the patient in the overweight
category requiring lifestyle counseling .**
Question 4
, A nurse is completing a comprehensive nutritional assessment using the
ABCD method. Which component corresponds to the 'B' in this framework,
and what laboratory value is most reflective of this domain?
A) Behavioral assessment; evaluated through 24-hour dietary recall and
food frequency questionnaires
B) Biochemical assessment; evaluated through serum albumin,
prealbumin, transferrin, and total lymphocyte count
C) Body composition assessment; evaluated through triceps skinfold and
mid-arm muscle circumference
D) Bowel function assessment; evaluated through stool frequency and
consistency documentation
Answer: B) Biochemical assessment; evaluated through serum
albumin, prealbumin, transferrin, and total lymphocyte count
Explanation: In the ABCD nutritional assessment framework, A =
Anthropometric (height, weight, BMI, skinfolds), B = Biochemical
(laboratory values such as albumin, prealbumin, transferrin, total
lymphocyte count), C = Clinical (physical examination findings), and D =
Dietary (intake history). Option B correctly identifies biochemical
assessment and the appropriate laboratory markers used to evaluate
visceral protein status and immune function .**
Question 5
