ATI Nutrition Proctored Exam, ATI - Nutrition Proctored Exam 2023
COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
1. Question 1: A nurse Is providing dietary teaching Ïfolate
about prevention of neural tube defects in the fetus
to a client who is pregnant. Which of the following
nutrients should the nurse recommend?
ÏCalcium
ÏFolate
ÏVitamin B12
ÏMagnesium
2. Question 2: A nurse is caring for a client who had a ÏAdd a thickening agent to
stroke and has manifestations of dysphagia. liquids
Which of the following interventions should the nurse
take?
ÏTilt the clients head backward to facilitate swallow-
ing.
ÏUse liquids to clear food from the client's mouth
ÏAdd a thickening agent to liquids
ÏPlace the client in a semi-Fowler's position.
3. Question 3: A nurse is providing discharge teaching to ÏMaintain consistent food
an older adult client who lives alone. textures at mealtimes
Which of the following strategies should the nurse
include to address the client's decreased sense
of taste and smell?
ÏMaintain consistent food textures at mealtimes.
ÏUse kosher salt in place of table salt.
ÏLabel and date food in the refrigerator.
ÏWait 1 hour after eating to consume fluids.
4. Question 4: A nurse is teaching a client who has a Ï'I will eat more tuna"
goiter appropriate food choices related to
dietary needs. Which of the following client state-
, ATI Nutrition Proctored Exam, ATI - Nutrition Proctored Exam 2023
COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ments indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
Ï'I will eat more tuna"
Ï"I will eat more red meat"
Ï"I will eat bananas for a snack"
Ï"I would eat blueberries every morning"
5. Question 5: A nurse is reviewing the laboratory find- ÏHCT 53%
ings of a client who has Clostridium difficile.
Which of the following findings should indicate to the
nurse that the client is experiencing fluid
volume deficit?
ÏPotassium 3.5 mEq/L
ÏHCT 53%
ÏSodium 145 mEq/L
ÏHbA1c 5%
6. Question 6: A client in the oliguric phase of acute renal Ï920 ml
failure had a urinary output of 420 ml
during the preceding 24-hour period. How much fluid
should the nurse plan to provide the client
over the next 24 hr?
Ï2,550 ml
Ï1,530 ml
Ï920 ml
Ï2,040 ml
7. Question 7: A nurse is teaching a client ways to man- Ï"Consume nutri-
age anorexia while receiving radiation tion-dense foods first."
therapy. Which of the following instructions should
the nurse include in the teaching?
Ï"Limit High-kilocalorie supplements to between
, ATI Nutrition Proctored Exam, ATI - Nutrition Proctored Exam 2023
COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
meals."
Ï"Eat hot food rather than cold foods."
Ï"Avoid overeating during "good" days."
Ï"Consume nutrition-dense foods first."
8. Question 8: A nurse is teaching a client who is receiv- ÏBradycardia
ing bolus feeding through a nasogastric tube
about dumping syndrome. The nurse should instruct
the client to report which of the following
manifestations?
ÏConstipation
ÏBradycardia
ÏDrowsiness
ÏDizziness
9. Question 9: A client is receiving a thiazide diuretic for ÏBaked potato
treatment of hypertension. Which of the
following foods selected by the client reflects under-
standing of the nurses teaching regarding this
medication?
ÏNavy beans and ham
ÏBaked potato
ÏCheddar cheese
ÏBeef broth
10. Question 10: A nurse is teaching about nutrition to a ÏLimit protein intake
client who has a new diagnosis of chronic
kidney disease. Which of the following recommenda-
tions should the nurse include in the
teaching?
ÏLimit calcium intake
ÏIncrease potassium intake
, ATI Nutrition Proctored Exam, ATI - Nutrition Proctored Exam 2023
COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ÏLimit protein intake
ÏIncrease phosphorus intake
11. Question 11: A nurse is caring for a client who has ÏOtter the client frozen ba-
stomatitis following radiation therapy. Which nanas as a snack
of the following interventions is appropriate for the
nurse to take?
ÏDiscourage the use of a straw.
ÏOffer the client frozen bananas as a snack.
ÏServe the client hot meals.
ÏAvoid serving sauces or gravies.
12. A nurse is teaching the Guardians of a school-age child ÏYou should eat meals to-
about nutrition. Which of gether most of the time
the following statements should the nurse make?
ÏYou should have your child skip breakfast
ÏYou should eat meals together most of the time
ÏYou should provide your child with whole fat milk
ÏYou should reward good behavior with food
13. Question 13: A nurse is assessing an older adult client ÏTachycardia
who has dysphagia and is experiencing
dehydration. Which of the following findings should
the nurse expect?
ÏTachycardia
ÏDistended neck veins
ÏDecrease respiratory rate
ÏHypertension
14. Question 14: A nurse is teaching a client who has a ÏAvoid taking this medica-
new prescription for tetracycline. Which of tion with milk products
the following nutritional considerations should the
nurse include in the teaching?
COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
1. Question 1: A nurse Is providing dietary teaching Ïfolate
about prevention of neural tube defects in the fetus
to a client who is pregnant. Which of the following
nutrients should the nurse recommend?
ÏCalcium
ÏFolate
ÏVitamin B12
ÏMagnesium
2. Question 2: A nurse is caring for a client who had a ÏAdd a thickening agent to
stroke and has manifestations of dysphagia. liquids
Which of the following interventions should the nurse
take?
ÏTilt the clients head backward to facilitate swallow-
ing.
ÏUse liquids to clear food from the client's mouth
ÏAdd a thickening agent to liquids
ÏPlace the client in a semi-Fowler's position.
3. Question 3: A nurse is providing discharge teaching to ÏMaintain consistent food
an older adult client who lives alone. textures at mealtimes
Which of the following strategies should the nurse
include to address the client's decreased sense
of taste and smell?
ÏMaintain consistent food textures at mealtimes.
ÏUse kosher salt in place of table salt.
ÏLabel and date food in the refrigerator.
ÏWait 1 hour after eating to consume fluids.
4. Question 4: A nurse is teaching a client who has a Ï'I will eat more tuna"
goiter appropriate food choices related to
dietary needs. Which of the following client state-
, ATI Nutrition Proctored Exam, ATI - Nutrition Proctored Exam 2023
COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ments indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
Ï'I will eat more tuna"
Ï"I will eat more red meat"
Ï"I will eat bananas for a snack"
Ï"I would eat blueberries every morning"
5. Question 5: A nurse is reviewing the laboratory find- ÏHCT 53%
ings of a client who has Clostridium difficile.
Which of the following findings should indicate to the
nurse that the client is experiencing fluid
volume deficit?
ÏPotassium 3.5 mEq/L
ÏHCT 53%
ÏSodium 145 mEq/L
ÏHbA1c 5%
6. Question 6: A client in the oliguric phase of acute renal Ï920 ml
failure had a urinary output of 420 ml
during the preceding 24-hour period. How much fluid
should the nurse plan to provide the client
over the next 24 hr?
Ï2,550 ml
Ï1,530 ml
Ï920 ml
Ï2,040 ml
7. Question 7: A nurse is teaching a client ways to man- Ï"Consume nutri-
age anorexia while receiving radiation tion-dense foods first."
therapy. Which of the following instructions should
the nurse include in the teaching?
Ï"Limit High-kilocalorie supplements to between
, ATI Nutrition Proctored Exam, ATI - Nutrition Proctored Exam 2023
COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
meals."
Ï"Eat hot food rather than cold foods."
Ï"Avoid overeating during "good" days."
Ï"Consume nutrition-dense foods first."
8. Question 8: A nurse is teaching a client who is receiv- ÏBradycardia
ing bolus feeding through a nasogastric tube
about dumping syndrome. The nurse should instruct
the client to report which of the following
manifestations?
ÏConstipation
ÏBradycardia
ÏDrowsiness
ÏDizziness
9. Question 9: A client is receiving a thiazide diuretic for ÏBaked potato
treatment of hypertension. Which of the
following foods selected by the client reflects under-
standing of the nurses teaching regarding this
medication?
ÏNavy beans and ham
ÏBaked potato
ÏCheddar cheese
ÏBeef broth
10. Question 10: A nurse is teaching about nutrition to a ÏLimit protein intake
client who has a new diagnosis of chronic
kidney disease. Which of the following recommenda-
tions should the nurse include in the
teaching?
ÏLimit calcium intake
ÏIncrease potassium intake
, ATI Nutrition Proctored Exam, ATI - Nutrition Proctored Exam 2023
COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ÏLimit protein intake
ÏIncrease phosphorus intake
11. Question 11: A nurse is caring for a client who has ÏOtter the client frozen ba-
stomatitis following radiation therapy. Which nanas as a snack
of the following interventions is appropriate for the
nurse to take?
ÏDiscourage the use of a straw.
ÏOffer the client frozen bananas as a snack.
ÏServe the client hot meals.
ÏAvoid serving sauces or gravies.
12. A nurse is teaching the Guardians of a school-age child ÏYou should eat meals to-
about nutrition. Which of gether most of the time
the following statements should the nurse make?
ÏYou should have your child skip breakfast
ÏYou should eat meals together most of the time
ÏYou should provide your child with whole fat milk
ÏYou should reward good behavior with food
13. Question 13: A nurse is assessing an older adult client ÏTachycardia
who has dysphagia and is experiencing
dehydration. Which of the following findings should
the nurse expect?
ÏTachycardia
ÏDistended neck veins
ÏDecrease respiratory rate
ÏHypertension
14. Question 14: A nurse is teaching a client who has a ÏAvoid taking this medica-
new prescription for tetracycline. Which of tion with milk products
the following nutritional considerations should the
nurse include in the teaching?
