ATI Nutrition
Proctored Exam: Tips,
Strategies, and
Practice Questions
With Answers
1. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving TPN. Which of the following
lab findings indicates that the TPN therapy is effective?
A. Calcium 8 mg/mL
B. Hemoglobin 9 g/dL
C. Prealbumin 30 mg/dL
D. Cholesterol 140 mg/dL
- Prealbumin is indicative to nutritional status
2. A nurse is teaching a client who is undergoing cancer treatment about
interventions to manage stomatitis. Which of the following statements by
the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I will try chewing larger pieces of food."
B. "I will avoid toasting my bread."
C. "I will consume more food in the morning."
D. "I will add more citrus foods to my diet."
- Dry, coarse foods can increase the incidence/risk of
stomatitis
,3. Is it safe to take antibiotics while breastfeeding?
Yes, PO antibiotics are safe. Notify provider and finish entire
course to reduce risk of reoccurrence. There is a slight transfer
between breast milk though.
4. A nurse is caring for a client who has age-related macular degeneration
(AMD) & asks the nurse if there are any nutritional changes to consider.
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
A. Use soy products as much as possible
B. Add niacin-rich foods to the diet
C. Increase dietary intake of lutein
D. Consume foods w/a high glycemic index
- (Found in vitamin A)
5. For which disease/condition would the nurse teach the client about a
gluten-free diet?
A. A 54-year-old man with pancreatitis.
B. A 32-year-old woman with celiac disease.
C. A 22-year-old man with diverticulitis.
D. A 76-year-old woman with breast cancer.
- Celiac disease is also known as gluten-sensitive
enteropathy (GSE), celiac sprue, and gluten intolerance.
It is chronic & hereditary and the client should be
instructed to avoid gluten.
,6. A nurse is caring for a client who has DM and reports feeling dizzy, weak,
and shaky. Which of the following is the priority action by the nurse?
A. Offer the client 180 mL (6 oz) of orange juice
B. Document the client's intake from the most recent meal
C. Teach the client about manifestations of hypoglycemia
D. Check the client's blood glucose level
7. A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic kidney disease about limiting
her calcium intake. Which of the following food choices should the nurse
inform the client contains the highest amount of Ca & should be limited in
her diet?
A. 1 cup low-fat yogurt
B. 1 oz cheddar cheese
C. 1 egg
D. 1/2 cup spinach
- This contains about 314 mg per cup, spinach contains
about 122 mg per cup, egg contains 25 mg, cheddar
cheese contains 214 mg per oz
8. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving TPN. The current bag of TPN
is empty & a new bag is not available on the unit. Which of the following
solutions should the nurse infuse until a new bag of TPN is available?
A. Dextrose in 10% water
B. 0.45% sodium chloride
C. Dextrose 5% in LR
D. 0.9% sodium chloride
- To prevent hypoglycemia
, 9. A nurse is assessing a client who has hypoglycemia. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
A. Fruity breath odor
B. Diaphoresis
C. Vomiting
D. Polyuria
10. A nurse is teaching about nutritional requirements for a client who is
starting a vegetarian diet. Which of the following information should the
nurse include in the teaching?
A. Consume high-fat cheese to replace meats when on a vegetarian diet
B. A vegetarian diet is high in vitamin B12
C. Fewer calories are required when on a vegetarian diet
D. Include 2 servings per day of nuts when on a vegetarian diet
- to receive daily recommended intake of omega 3
fatty acids
11. A nurse is providing teaching about lowering solid fat intake to an
adolescent who is overweight. Which of the following instructions should
the nurse include?
A. "Limit egg yolks to a total of 5 per week."
B. "Restrict your daily meat intake to 5 oz."
C. "Select cheeses that contain no more than 6 g of fat per serving."
D. "Choose margarine that contains no more than 4 g of saturated fat per
tablespoon."
A meat portion should be restricted to no more than
- the size of a deck of cards.
Proctored Exam: Tips,
Strategies, and
Practice Questions
With Answers
1. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving TPN. Which of the following
lab findings indicates that the TPN therapy is effective?
A. Calcium 8 mg/mL
B. Hemoglobin 9 g/dL
C. Prealbumin 30 mg/dL
D. Cholesterol 140 mg/dL
- Prealbumin is indicative to nutritional status
2. A nurse is teaching a client who is undergoing cancer treatment about
interventions to manage stomatitis. Which of the following statements by
the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I will try chewing larger pieces of food."
B. "I will avoid toasting my bread."
C. "I will consume more food in the morning."
D. "I will add more citrus foods to my diet."
- Dry, coarse foods can increase the incidence/risk of
stomatitis
,3. Is it safe to take antibiotics while breastfeeding?
Yes, PO antibiotics are safe. Notify provider and finish entire
course to reduce risk of reoccurrence. There is a slight transfer
between breast milk though.
4. A nurse is caring for a client who has age-related macular degeneration
(AMD) & asks the nurse if there are any nutritional changes to consider.
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
A. Use soy products as much as possible
B. Add niacin-rich foods to the diet
C. Increase dietary intake of lutein
D. Consume foods w/a high glycemic index
- (Found in vitamin A)
5. For which disease/condition would the nurse teach the client about a
gluten-free diet?
A. A 54-year-old man with pancreatitis.
B. A 32-year-old woman with celiac disease.
C. A 22-year-old man with diverticulitis.
D. A 76-year-old woman with breast cancer.
- Celiac disease is also known as gluten-sensitive
enteropathy (GSE), celiac sprue, and gluten intolerance.
It is chronic & hereditary and the client should be
instructed to avoid gluten.
,6. A nurse is caring for a client who has DM and reports feeling dizzy, weak,
and shaky. Which of the following is the priority action by the nurse?
A. Offer the client 180 mL (6 oz) of orange juice
B. Document the client's intake from the most recent meal
C. Teach the client about manifestations of hypoglycemia
D. Check the client's blood glucose level
7. A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic kidney disease about limiting
her calcium intake. Which of the following food choices should the nurse
inform the client contains the highest amount of Ca & should be limited in
her diet?
A. 1 cup low-fat yogurt
B. 1 oz cheddar cheese
C. 1 egg
D. 1/2 cup spinach
- This contains about 314 mg per cup, spinach contains
about 122 mg per cup, egg contains 25 mg, cheddar
cheese contains 214 mg per oz
8. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving TPN. The current bag of TPN
is empty & a new bag is not available on the unit. Which of the following
solutions should the nurse infuse until a new bag of TPN is available?
A. Dextrose in 10% water
B. 0.45% sodium chloride
C. Dextrose 5% in LR
D. 0.9% sodium chloride
- To prevent hypoglycemia
, 9. A nurse is assessing a client who has hypoglycemia. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
A. Fruity breath odor
B. Diaphoresis
C. Vomiting
D. Polyuria
10. A nurse is teaching about nutritional requirements for a client who is
starting a vegetarian diet. Which of the following information should the
nurse include in the teaching?
A. Consume high-fat cheese to replace meats when on a vegetarian diet
B. A vegetarian diet is high in vitamin B12
C. Fewer calories are required when on a vegetarian diet
D. Include 2 servings per day of nuts when on a vegetarian diet
- to receive daily recommended intake of omega 3
fatty acids
11. A nurse is providing teaching about lowering solid fat intake to an
adolescent who is overweight. Which of the following instructions should
the nurse include?
A. "Limit egg yolks to a total of 5 per week."
B. "Restrict your daily meat intake to 5 oz."
C. "Select cheeses that contain no more than 6 g of fat per serving."
D. "Choose margarine that contains no more than 4 g of saturated fat per
tablespoon."
A meat portion should be restricted to no more than
- the size of a deck of cards.
