ATI PROCTORED NUTRITION RETAKE GUIDE
ATI PROCTORED NUTRITION RETAKE GUIDE
1. Nurse is reviewing the medication administration record for a client who is 2-day
postoperative following abdominal surgery. The nurse should recognize that which of the
following medications places the client at risk for wound dehiscence?
Prednisone
2. nurse is assessing client who is recovering from a stroke. Which of the following findings
is a manifestation of dysphagia?
Hoarse voice
3. nurse is providing nutritional education to a client who is obese. The nurse should include
in the information that which of the following gastrointestinal disorder is commonly
associated with obesity?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
4. nurse is providing teaching to a client who has prescription for a low-saturated fat diet.
Which of the following statement by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
I can choose an avocado dip instead of salsa"
5. nurse is teaching the family of a school age child who is obese about complications of
childhood obesity. Which of the following complications should the nurse include in the
teaching?
Hypertension
6. Client is prescribed a 1,500-calorid diet. Thirty percent of the calories are to be derived
from fat. How many grams of fat should the nurse tell the client to consume per day?
(round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applied. Do not
use a trailing zero
1,500 devided by .3 (30%) = 450
450 diveded by 7.7 (1gram = 7.7 calories) = 58.44 or 58 grams
7. nurse at a health clinic is preparing to administer the inactivated influenza vaccine to a
client. The nurse should ask the client about allergies to which of the following foods?
Eggs
8. nurse is caring for a client who follows a vegan diet. The nurse should identify that the
client is at risk for which of the following deficiencies?
Vitamin D
9. nurse is initiating continuous enteral feeding for a client who has a new gastrostomy tube.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Measure the client's gastric residual every 12 hr
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10. nurse is planning dietary teaching for client who adheres to a vegan diet. The nurse
should identify that the client is at greatest risk for which of the following nutrient
deficiencies?
Omega-3 fatty acids
11. nurse is teaching a client who has Parkinson's disease and is prescribed a monoamine
oxidase inhibitor. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
"Avoid aged cheeses while taking this medication"
12. nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia. Which of the following action should the
nurse take?
1 cup broccoli
13. nurse is teaching a class about dietary guidelines to promote cardiovascular health. Which
of the following recommendation should the nurse include in the teaching?
Increase intake of refined carbohydrates
14. nurse is developing a plan of acre for a client who is receiving radiation therapy and is
experiencing nausea, which of the following intervention should the nurse include in the
plan?
Administer antiemetics on a schedule
15. nurse is caring for a client who has stomatitis following radiation therapy. Which of the
following is an appropriate intervention for the nurse to take?
Offer mouth rinses with normal saline and water
16. nurse is planning care for a client who has a new prescription for total parenteral
nutrition(TPN). Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Discard remaining TPN solution that still infusing after 24 hr.
17. nurse is providing teaching to a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of
the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I will keep my HbA1C at five percent."
18. nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has bulimia. the nurse should
notify the provider of which of the following
Potassium 3.2 mEq/L
19. nurse is reviewing the laboratory values for a client who is receiving a phosphate binder
with meals for end- stage renal disease. Which of the following values should indicate to
the nurse that the treatment is effective?
Total calcium 9.7 mg/Dl
20. nurse is caring for a client who is receiving parenteral nutrition and has a new
prescription for probiotic therapy. Which of the following findings indicates the therapy
is effective?
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Client has soft, formed bowel movements.
21. nurse is selecting food items for a client who follows a lacto-vegetarian diet. Which of
the following foods should the nurse include in the meals?
Cheese
22. nurse is assisting in the selection of food for a client who has hypokalemia. Which of the
following foods should the nurse select that contains the greatest amount of potassium?
One small baked potato
23. nurse is providing teaching to a client who has cholecystitis about required dietary
modification. The nurse should include which of the following foods as appropriate for
the client's diet?
Brown rice
24. The nurse is providing discharge teaching to the mother of a newborn about
breastfeeding. which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding
of the teaching?
I should feed my baby on demand at least eight times each day"
25. nurse is teaching a group of clients about foods containing protein. Which of the
following foods should the nurse include in the teaching as a complete protein?
Soy milk
26. nurse is assessing an older adult client who has dysphagia and is experiencing
dehydration. Which of the following finding the nurse expect?
Tachycardia
27. nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of crohn's
disease. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
I will need to take mild laxatives to help me have a bowel movement."
28. A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus about
recognizing hyperglycemia. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse
include in the teaching?
Hyperventilation
29. nurse is caring for a client who received radiation therapy to the pelvic area. The client is
experiencing chronic diarrhea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Encourage the client to drink 4oz of milk after each loose stool
30. nurse is making a discharge teaching plan for a client who is taking digoxin and
furosemide. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to
consume?
Bananas
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31. nurse is providing teaching to a clients who has dumping syndrome. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Sit up in bed after meal"
32. nurse is providing teaching to a client who has heart failure about limiting intake to
1,000mg/day. The nurse should inform the client that which of the following dairy
products has the highest sodium content?
2 oz processed cheese
33. 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?
Broiled salmon
34. nurse is teaching a grop of parents about appropriate food choices for toddlers. Which of
the following choices by the parents demonstrates an understanding of the teaching?
Steak cut into small pieces
35. nurse is providing a teaching about food allergies to the parents of a toddler. Which of the
following foods should the nurse identify as the highest risk for allergies in toddlers?
Eggs
36. nurse is planning eating strategies with a client who has nausea from equilibrium
imbalance. Which of the following strategies should the nurse recommend?
Limit fluid intake between meals
37. nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a newborn who has gastroesophageal reflux.
Which of the following instructions should nurse include?
Place the newborn in a side-lying position if vomiting
38. nurse is teaching about denture care to the partner of a client who is unable to perform
oral hygiene. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Wrap gloved fingers with gauze to remove dentures
39. nurse is teaching about nutrition to a client who has a new diagnosis of chronic kidney
disease. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in the
teaching?
Increase potassium intake
40. nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has iron deficiency anemia. Which
of the following information should the nurse include?
Fish and poultry are primary source of heme iron
41. nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to a client who has phenylketonuria (PKU) and
is planning a pregnancy. Which of the following information should the nurse include in
the discussion?
Serum bilirubin should be monitored one to two times per month during pregnancy
ATI PROCTORED NUTRITION RETAKE GUIDE
1. Nurse is reviewing the medication administration record for a client who is 2-day
postoperative following abdominal surgery. The nurse should recognize that which of the
following medications places the client at risk for wound dehiscence?
Prednisone
2. nurse is assessing client who is recovering from a stroke. Which of the following findings
is a manifestation of dysphagia?
Hoarse voice
3. nurse is providing nutritional education to a client who is obese. The nurse should include
in the information that which of the following gastrointestinal disorder is commonly
associated with obesity?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
4. nurse is providing teaching to a client who has prescription for a low-saturated fat diet.
Which of the following statement by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
I can choose an avocado dip instead of salsa"
5. nurse is teaching the family of a school age child who is obese about complications of
childhood obesity. Which of the following complications should the nurse include in the
teaching?
Hypertension
6. Client is prescribed a 1,500-calorid diet. Thirty percent of the calories are to be derived
from fat. How many grams of fat should the nurse tell the client to consume per day?
(round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applied. Do not
use a trailing zero
1,500 devided by .3 (30%) = 450
450 diveded by 7.7 (1gram = 7.7 calories) = 58.44 or 58 grams
7. nurse at a health clinic is preparing to administer the inactivated influenza vaccine to a
client. The nurse should ask the client about allergies to which of the following foods?
Eggs
8. nurse is caring for a client who follows a vegan diet. The nurse should identify that the
client is at risk for which of the following deficiencies?
Vitamin D
9. nurse is initiating continuous enteral feeding for a client who has a new gastrostomy tube.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Measure the client's gastric residual every 12 hr
,ATI PROCTORED NUTRITION RETAKE GUIDE
10. nurse is planning dietary teaching for client who adheres to a vegan diet. The nurse
should identify that the client is at greatest risk for which of the following nutrient
deficiencies?
Omega-3 fatty acids
11. nurse is teaching a client who has Parkinson's disease and is prescribed a monoamine
oxidase inhibitor. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
"Avoid aged cheeses while taking this medication"
12. nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia. Which of the following action should the
nurse take?
1 cup broccoli
13. nurse is teaching a class about dietary guidelines to promote cardiovascular health. Which
of the following recommendation should the nurse include in the teaching?
Increase intake of refined carbohydrates
14. nurse is developing a plan of acre for a client who is receiving radiation therapy and is
experiencing nausea, which of the following intervention should the nurse include in the
plan?
Administer antiemetics on a schedule
15. nurse is caring for a client who has stomatitis following radiation therapy. Which of the
following is an appropriate intervention for the nurse to take?
Offer mouth rinses with normal saline and water
16. nurse is planning care for a client who has a new prescription for total parenteral
nutrition(TPN). Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Discard remaining TPN solution that still infusing after 24 hr.
17. nurse is providing teaching to a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of
the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I will keep my HbA1C at five percent."
18. nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has bulimia. the nurse should
notify the provider of which of the following
Potassium 3.2 mEq/L
19. nurse is reviewing the laboratory values for a client who is receiving a phosphate binder
with meals for end- stage renal disease. Which of the following values should indicate to
the nurse that the treatment is effective?
Total calcium 9.7 mg/Dl
20. nurse is caring for a client who is receiving parenteral nutrition and has a new
prescription for probiotic therapy. Which of the following findings indicates the therapy
is effective?
,ATI PROCTORED NUTRITION RETAKE GUIDE
Client has soft, formed bowel movements.
21. nurse is selecting food items for a client who follows a lacto-vegetarian diet. Which of
the following foods should the nurse include in the meals?
Cheese
22. nurse is assisting in the selection of food for a client who has hypokalemia. Which of the
following foods should the nurse select that contains the greatest amount of potassium?
One small baked potato
23. nurse is providing teaching to a client who has cholecystitis about required dietary
modification. The nurse should include which of the following foods as appropriate for
the client's diet?
Brown rice
24. The nurse is providing discharge teaching to the mother of a newborn about
breastfeeding. which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding
of the teaching?
I should feed my baby on demand at least eight times each day"
25. nurse is teaching a group of clients about foods containing protein. Which of the
following foods should the nurse include in the teaching as a complete protein?
Soy milk
26. nurse is assessing an older adult client who has dysphagia and is experiencing
dehydration. Which of the following finding the nurse expect?
Tachycardia
27. nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of crohn's
disease. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
I will need to take mild laxatives to help me have a bowel movement."
28. A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus about
recognizing hyperglycemia. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse
include in the teaching?
Hyperventilation
29. nurse is caring for a client who received radiation therapy to the pelvic area. The client is
experiencing chronic diarrhea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Encourage the client to drink 4oz of milk after each loose stool
30. nurse is making a discharge teaching plan for a client who is taking digoxin and
furosemide. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to
consume?
Bananas
, ATI PROCTORED NUTRITION RETAKE GUIDE
31. nurse is providing teaching to a clients who has dumping syndrome. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Sit up in bed after meal"
32. nurse is providing teaching to a client who has heart failure about limiting intake to
1,000mg/day. The nurse should inform the client that which of the following dairy
products has the highest sodium content?
2 oz processed cheese
33. 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?
Broiled salmon
34. nurse is teaching a grop of parents about appropriate food choices for toddlers. Which of
the following choices by the parents demonstrates an understanding of the teaching?
Steak cut into small pieces
35. nurse is providing a teaching about food allergies to the parents of a toddler. Which of the
following foods should the nurse identify as the highest risk for allergies in toddlers?
Eggs
36. nurse is planning eating strategies with a client who has nausea from equilibrium
imbalance. Which of the following strategies should the nurse recommend?
Limit fluid intake between meals
37. nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a newborn who has gastroesophageal reflux.
Which of the following instructions should nurse include?
Place the newborn in a side-lying position if vomiting
38. nurse is teaching about denture care to the partner of a client who is unable to perform
oral hygiene. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Wrap gloved fingers with gauze to remove dentures
39. nurse is teaching about nutrition to a client who has a new diagnosis of chronic kidney
disease. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in the
teaching?
Increase potassium intake
40. nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has iron deficiency anemia. Which
of the following information should the nurse include?
Fish and poultry are primary source of heme iron
41. nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to a client who has phenylketonuria (PKU) and
is planning a pregnancy. Which of the following information should the nurse include in
the discussion?
Serum bilirubin should be monitored one to two times per month during pregnancy
