ATI Nutrition Proctored Exam Retake
(2023/2025) with NGN Questions and
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1. A nurse is teaching a client about complete proteins. Which foods should the nurse identify
as complete proteins? SATA
• A. Eggs
• B. Black beans
• C. Chicken breast
• D. Brown rice
• E. Greek yogurt
• F. Peanut butter
Correct: A, C, E
Complete proteins contain all nine essential amino acids in adequate amounts and come
from animal sources (eggs, poultry, dairy, fish, meat) and soy. Beans, rice, and peanut butter are
incomplete plant proteins that must be combined to form complementary proteins.
2. A client asks which nutrient provides the most concentrated source of energy per gram. The
nurse should respond:
• A. Protein
• B. Carbohydrate
• C. Fat
• D. Alcohol
Correct: C
Fat provides 9 kcal/g, compared with 4 kcal/g for carbohydrate and protein and 7 kcal/g for
alcohol. Fat is the most energy-dense macronutrient.
,3. A nurse is reviewing water-soluble vitamins with a group of clients. Which vitamins are water-
soluble? SATA
• A. Vitamin C
• B. Vitamin A
• C. Thiamin (B1)
• D. Vitamin D
• E. Folate (B9)
• F. Vitamin K
Correct: A, C, E
Water-soluble vitamins are the B-complex vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, B12, etc.) and
vitamin C. Fat-soluble vitamins are A, D, E, and K. Water-soluble vitamins are not stored in the
body and must be consumed daily.
4. A client with alcoholism is at greatest risk for deficiency of which vitamin?
• A. Vitamin C
• B. Thiamin (B1)
• C. Vitamin K
• D. Vitamin E
Correct: B
Chronic alcohol use impairs thiamin absorption and storage, causing Wernicke-Korsakoff
syndrome. Clients with alcohol use disorder are routinely given thiamin, often with folic acid
and magnesium.
5. A nurse is evaluating a client's understanding of iron-rich foods. Which statement indicates
correct understanding?
• A. "I should drink tea with my meals to help absorb iron."
• B. "I will eat liver and red meat to increase my iron intake."
• C. "Dairy products are the best source of iron."
, • D. "I should take calcium with my iron supplement."
Correct: B
Heme iron from liver, red meat, poultry, and fish is best absorbed. Tea, calcium, and
phytates inhibit iron absorption; vitamin C enhances it.
6. A nurse is assessing a client for vitamin D deficiency. Which findings should the nurse
expect? SATA
• A. Bone pain
• B. Muscle weakness
• C. Night blindness
• D. Increased risk of fractures
• E. Bleeding gums
Correct: A, B, D
Vitamin D deficiency causes osteomalacia/rickets, bone pain, muscle weakness, and
fractures. Night blindness is vitamin A deficiency; bleeding gums suggest vitamin C deficiency.
7. A client on a vegan diet asks how to meet protein needs. Which combination provides
complementary proteins?
• A. Rice and beans
• B. Apples and peanut butter
• C. Carrots and celery
• D. White bread and butter
Correct: A
Grains (rice) are low in lysine; legumes (beans) are low in methionine. Eaten together they
form a complete protein. The other options lack complementary amino acid profiles.
8. A nurse is teaching about dietary fiber. Which statement is accurate?
• A. "Insoluble fiber slows gastric emptying and lowers cholesterol."
, • B. "Soluble fiber adds bulk to stool and prevents constipation."
• C. "Soluble fiber helps lower LDL cholesterol and manage blood glucose."
• D. "Fiber has no effect on blood glucose."
Correct: C
Soluble fiber (oats, barley, legumes, apples) forms a gel that binds cholesterol and slows
glucose absorption. Insoluble fiber (wheat bran, vegetables) adds bulk and prevents
constipation.
9. A nurse is reviewing sources of potassium with a client who has hypertension. Which foods
should the nurse recommend? SATA
• A. Bananas
• B. Potatoes
• C. White bread
• D. Spinach
• E. Oranges
Correct: A, B, D, E
Potassium-rich foods include bananas, potatoes, spinach, oranges, tomatoes, and legumes.
White bread is low in potassium and high in sodium.
10. A nurse is teaching a client about sodium restriction. Which food should the client avoid?
• A. Fresh chicken
• B. Canned soup
• C. Brown rice
• D. Fresh broccoli
Correct: B
Canned soups are highly processed and contain large amounts of sodium. Fresh foods are
naturally low in sodium.
(2023/2025) with NGN Questions and
VerifiedAnswers, Guaranteed
1. A nurse is teaching a client about complete proteins. Which foods should the nurse identify
as complete proteins? SATA
• A. Eggs
• B. Black beans
• C. Chicken breast
• D. Brown rice
• E. Greek yogurt
• F. Peanut butter
Correct: A, C, E
Complete proteins contain all nine essential amino acids in adequate amounts and come
from animal sources (eggs, poultry, dairy, fish, meat) and soy. Beans, rice, and peanut butter are
incomplete plant proteins that must be combined to form complementary proteins.
2. A client asks which nutrient provides the most concentrated source of energy per gram. The
nurse should respond:
• A. Protein
• B. Carbohydrate
• C. Fat
• D. Alcohol
Correct: C
Fat provides 9 kcal/g, compared with 4 kcal/g for carbohydrate and protein and 7 kcal/g for
alcohol. Fat is the most energy-dense macronutrient.
,3. A nurse is reviewing water-soluble vitamins with a group of clients. Which vitamins are water-
soluble? SATA
• A. Vitamin C
• B. Vitamin A
• C. Thiamin (B1)
• D. Vitamin D
• E. Folate (B9)
• F. Vitamin K
Correct: A, C, E
Water-soluble vitamins are the B-complex vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, B12, etc.) and
vitamin C. Fat-soluble vitamins are A, D, E, and K. Water-soluble vitamins are not stored in the
body and must be consumed daily.
4. A client with alcoholism is at greatest risk for deficiency of which vitamin?
• A. Vitamin C
• B. Thiamin (B1)
• C. Vitamin K
• D. Vitamin E
Correct: B
Chronic alcohol use impairs thiamin absorption and storage, causing Wernicke-Korsakoff
syndrome. Clients with alcohol use disorder are routinely given thiamin, often with folic acid
and magnesium.
5. A nurse is evaluating a client's understanding of iron-rich foods. Which statement indicates
correct understanding?
• A. "I should drink tea with my meals to help absorb iron."
• B. "I will eat liver and red meat to increase my iron intake."
• C. "Dairy products are the best source of iron."
, • D. "I should take calcium with my iron supplement."
Correct: B
Heme iron from liver, red meat, poultry, and fish is best absorbed. Tea, calcium, and
phytates inhibit iron absorption; vitamin C enhances it.
6. A nurse is assessing a client for vitamin D deficiency. Which findings should the nurse
expect? SATA
• A. Bone pain
• B. Muscle weakness
• C. Night blindness
• D. Increased risk of fractures
• E. Bleeding gums
Correct: A, B, D
Vitamin D deficiency causes osteomalacia/rickets, bone pain, muscle weakness, and
fractures. Night blindness is vitamin A deficiency; bleeding gums suggest vitamin C deficiency.
7. A client on a vegan diet asks how to meet protein needs. Which combination provides
complementary proteins?
• A. Rice and beans
• B. Apples and peanut butter
• C. Carrots and celery
• D. White bread and butter
Correct: A
Grains (rice) are low in lysine; legumes (beans) are low in methionine. Eaten together they
form a complete protein. The other options lack complementary amino acid profiles.
8. A nurse is teaching about dietary fiber. Which statement is accurate?
• A. "Insoluble fiber slows gastric emptying and lowers cholesterol."
, • B. "Soluble fiber adds bulk to stool and prevents constipation."
• C. "Soluble fiber helps lower LDL cholesterol and manage blood glucose."
• D. "Fiber has no effect on blood glucose."
Correct: C
Soluble fiber (oats, barley, legumes, apples) forms a gel that binds cholesterol and slows
glucose absorption. Insoluble fiber (wheat bran, vegetables) adds bulk and prevents
constipation.
9. A nurse is reviewing sources of potassium with a client who has hypertension. Which foods
should the nurse recommend? SATA
• A. Bananas
• B. Potatoes
• C. White bread
• D. Spinach
• E. Oranges
Correct: A, B, D, E
Potassium-rich foods include bananas, potatoes, spinach, oranges, tomatoes, and legumes.
White bread is low in potassium and high in sodium.
10. A nurse is teaching a client about sodium restriction. Which food should the client avoid?
• A. Fresh chicken
• B. Canned soup
• C. Brown rice
• D. Fresh broccoli
Correct: B
Canned soups are highly processed and contain large amounts of sodium. Fresh foods are
naturally low in sodium.
