ATI NUTRITION PRACTICE EXAM LATEST UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026-2027
1. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who Potatoes
has a new diagnosis of
gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which of the follow-
ing foods or beverages should
the nurse recommended to minimize heartburn?
Orange juice
Decaffeinated coffee
Peppermint
Potatoes
2. A nurse is preparing g to teach a group ofclients about Calcium
vitamins and minerals. The
nurse should include in the teaching that which of the
following minerals is necessary
for the transmission of nerve impulses?
Phosphorus
Calcium
Chloride
Zinc
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has a body mass index \\’eight loss of 2.7\g
(BMI) of 30. Four weeks
after nutritional counseling, which of the following
evaluation findings indicates the
plan of care was followed?
BMI of 25
Weight gain of 1 .8kg
BMI of 33
Weight loss of 2.7kg
4. A nurse is caring for a client who follows the dietary Spaghetti rith tomato
laws of Orthodox judaism. sauce
1 ! 23
, Which of the following meal choices should the nurse
request for the client?
Turkey and cheese sandwich
Spaghetti with tomato sauce
Pork chop and applesauce
Scrambled eggs and bacon
5. A nurse is a long-term care facility is developing strate- Offer finger foods at mea!-
gies to promote increased time.
food intake for an older adult client. Which of the fol-
lowing interventions should the
nurse implement?
Offer sugar substitutes to increase the client's ap-
petite.
Provide opportunities to eat three large meals per
day.
Provide entertainment while the client is eating.
Offer finger foods at mealtime
6. A nurse is caring for four clients. The nurse should plan A c!ient rho has co!on can-
to administer total cer and ri!! ndergo a
parenteral nutrition for which of the following clients? hemico!ectomy
A client who is postoperative following a laminectomy
and is receiving IV PCA
A client who has dysphagia and does not recognize his
family
A client who has COPD and is going home with oxygen
A client who has colon cancer and will undergo a hemi-
colectomy
P. A nurse is performing a nutritional evaluation for a Vitamin â1 2
client who reports paresthesia
2 ! 2U
, of the hands and feet. The nurse should identify this
manifestation as an indication of
which of the following dietary deficiencies?
Iron
Riboflavin
Vitamin C
Vitamin B1 2
8. A nurse is caring for a client who reports she is having Eat sma!! portions of the
difficulty losing weight. hiJhKca!orie foods Lrst
Which of the following responses by the nurse is ap-
propriate?
Eat small portions of the high-calorie foods first.
Set a goal and you will be able to attain it.
It is helpful to self-monitor your eating.
Taste food while cooking to help curb your appetite.
9. A nurse is providing discharge teaching about food 1 cup coo\ed tomatoes
choices to a client who has
hypokalemia. Which of the following foods should the
nurse identify as the best
source of potassium?
1 cup grapes
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup cooked tomatoes
1 cup apple slices
1 0. A nurse is providing teaching to an obese client who this means that I ri!! have
has gestational diabetes and diaUetes for the rest of m
is at 25 weeks of gestation. Which of the following !ife
statements made by the client
indicates a need for further teaching?
V ! WV
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026-2027
1. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who Potatoes
has a new diagnosis of
gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which of the follow-
ing foods or beverages should
the nurse recommended to minimize heartburn?
Orange juice
Decaffeinated coffee
Peppermint
Potatoes
2. A nurse is preparing g to teach a group ofclients about Calcium
vitamins and minerals. The
nurse should include in the teaching that which of the
following minerals is necessary
for the transmission of nerve impulses?
Phosphorus
Calcium
Chloride
Zinc
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has a body mass index \\’eight loss of 2.7\g
(BMI) of 30. Four weeks
after nutritional counseling, which of the following
evaluation findings indicates the
plan of care was followed?
BMI of 25
Weight gain of 1 .8kg
BMI of 33
Weight loss of 2.7kg
4. A nurse is caring for a client who follows the dietary Spaghetti rith tomato
laws of Orthodox judaism. sauce
1 ! 23
, Which of the following meal choices should the nurse
request for the client?
Turkey and cheese sandwich
Spaghetti with tomato sauce
Pork chop and applesauce
Scrambled eggs and bacon
5. A nurse is a long-term care facility is developing strate- Offer finger foods at mea!-
gies to promote increased time.
food intake for an older adult client. Which of the fol-
lowing interventions should the
nurse implement?
Offer sugar substitutes to increase the client's ap-
petite.
Provide opportunities to eat three large meals per
day.
Provide entertainment while the client is eating.
Offer finger foods at mealtime
6. A nurse is caring for four clients. The nurse should plan A c!ient rho has co!on can-
to administer total cer and ri!! ndergo a
parenteral nutrition for which of the following clients? hemico!ectomy
A client who is postoperative following a laminectomy
and is receiving IV PCA
A client who has dysphagia and does not recognize his
family
A client who has COPD and is going home with oxygen
A client who has colon cancer and will undergo a hemi-
colectomy
P. A nurse is performing a nutritional evaluation for a Vitamin â1 2
client who reports paresthesia
2 ! 2U
, of the hands and feet. The nurse should identify this
manifestation as an indication of
which of the following dietary deficiencies?
Iron
Riboflavin
Vitamin C
Vitamin B1 2
8. A nurse is caring for a client who reports she is having Eat sma!! portions of the
difficulty losing weight. hiJhKca!orie foods Lrst
Which of the following responses by the nurse is ap-
propriate?
Eat small portions of the high-calorie foods first.
Set a goal and you will be able to attain it.
It is helpful to self-monitor your eating.
Taste food while cooking to help curb your appetite.
9. A nurse is providing discharge teaching about food 1 cup coo\ed tomatoes
choices to a client who has
hypokalemia. Which of the following foods should the
nurse identify as the best
source of potassium?
1 cup grapes
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup cooked tomatoes
1 cup apple slices
1 0. A nurse is providing teaching to an obese client who this means that I ri!! have
has gestational diabetes and diaUetes for the rest of m
is at 25 weeks of gestation. Which of the following !ife
statements made by the client
indicates a need for further teaching?
V ! WV
