ATI Nutrition for Nursing
(Edition 8.0) Exam
Questions with Complete
Answers Graded A+
Denning [Date] [Course title]
, Regular diet (normal or house diet) - Answer: - Indicated for clients who do not need dietary
restrictions. The diet is adjusted to meet age specific needs throughout life cycle.
- Modify the diet to accommodate individual preferences, food habits, and ethnic values.
Clear liquid diet - Answer: - A diet that consists of foods that are liquid at room temperature and leave
little residue in the intestine.
- Primarily to prevent dehydration and relieve thirst, this diet consists of water and carbohydrates.
Ex: Water, Sprite, Ginger Ale, all beverages without any residue, broth, gelatin
Full liquid diet (Not often used, removed from many manuals) - Answer: - Consists of foods that are
liquid at room temperature including ice cream and strained cereals. Some facilities will include pureed
vegetables.
- Offers more variety/nutritional support than clear liquid diet, but still may require supplementation of
proteins and carbs.
-Use cautiously in clients with dysphagia, unless thickened appropriately
Blenderized liquid (pureed) diet - Answer: - liquids and foods that are pureed to liquid form
Indications: clients who have chewing or swallowing difficulties, oral or facial surgery, and wired jaws
Appropriate foods: any food with added broth, milk, gravy, cream, soup, tomato sauce, water, or fruit
juice to puree.
Soft (bland, low-fiber) diet - Answer: this type of diet contains whole foods that are low in fiber, lightly
seasoned, and easily digested. They avoid foods high in residue.
Food selections vary can include smooth, creamy or crisp textures
EXCLUDED from this diet: Raw fruits, and vegetables, coarse breads and cereals, beans and other
potentially gas forming foods. (avoiding foods high in residue)
(Edition 8.0) Exam
Questions with Complete
Answers Graded A+
Denning [Date] [Course title]
, Regular diet (normal or house diet) - Answer: - Indicated for clients who do not need dietary
restrictions. The diet is adjusted to meet age specific needs throughout life cycle.
- Modify the diet to accommodate individual preferences, food habits, and ethnic values.
Clear liquid diet - Answer: - A diet that consists of foods that are liquid at room temperature and leave
little residue in the intestine.
- Primarily to prevent dehydration and relieve thirst, this diet consists of water and carbohydrates.
Ex: Water, Sprite, Ginger Ale, all beverages without any residue, broth, gelatin
Full liquid diet (Not often used, removed from many manuals) - Answer: - Consists of foods that are
liquid at room temperature including ice cream and strained cereals. Some facilities will include pureed
vegetables.
- Offers more variety/nutritional support than clear liquid diet, but still may require supplementation of
proteins and carbs.
-Use cautiously in clients with dysphagia, unless thickened appropriately
Blenderized liquid (pureed) diet - Answer: - liquids and foods that are pureed to liquid form
Indications: clients who have chewing or swallowing difficulties, oral or facial surgery, and wired jaws
Appropriate foods: any food with added broth, milk, gravy, cream, soup, tomato sauce, water, or fruit
juice to puree.
Soft (bland, low-fiber) diet - Answer: this type of diet contains whole foods that are low in fiber, lightly
seasoned, and easily digested. They avoid foods high in residue.
Food selections vary can include smooth, creamy or crisp textures
EXCLUDED from this diet: Raw fruits, and vegetables, coarse breads and cereals, beans and other
potentially gas forming foods. (avoiding foods high in residue)
