ATI RN Nutrition Practice A – Complete
Questions & Answers 2026
A nurse is preparing to bottle feed an infant who has a cleft lip. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take to reduce the risk of aspiration?
a) burp the infant once at the end of the feeding
b) use a bottle that has a two way valve
c) place a low-flow rate nipple on the bottle
d) squeeze the infants cheeks together while feeding - ANSWER ✔✨---D) squeeze the infants
cheeks together while feeding
* nurse should identify that an infant who has a cleft lip will have difficulty in obtaining an adequate seal
during feeding. nurse should gently squeeze the infants cheeks together to decrease the width of the
cleft allowing the infant to achieve a better seal, which reduces risk of aspiration
A nurse is preparing a health promotion seminar for a group of clients about cancer prevention. Which
of the following information should the nurse include?
a) consume high-calorie foods and beverages at meal time
b) eat at least 2.5 cups of fruits and vegetables each day
c) plant to perform moderate-intensity exercise for 90 minutes/week
,d) limit alcohol consumption to no more than 3 drinks per day - ANSWER ✔✨---B) Eat at least 2.5
cups of fruits and vegetables each day
* The nurse should include in the teaching that clients should eat at least 2.5 cups of fruits and
vegetables daily to help maintain body weight and reduce risk for cancer of the lungs and
gastrointestinal system
A nurse is teaching a client about stress management. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a) I will take a long walk every evening
b) I will keep a daily diet and activity log
c) I will avoid eating 1 hr before each bedtime
d) I will drink a full glass of water with each meal - ANSWER ✔✨---a) I will take a long walk every
evening
* Exercise has many benefits including reduction of tension, promotion of relaxation and improved
sense of well being. All of these will assist the client in stress management
A nurse is providing dietary instructions for a client who has a prescription for warfarin. Which of the
following foods should the nurse recommend the client eat in moderation while taking this medication?
a) leafy green vegetables
b) whole grains
c) fruits with skin
d) nuts and seeds - ANSWER ✔✨---a) leafy green vegetables
* the nurse should recommend the client eat in moderation and maintain consistent intake of leafy
green veggies which contain a natural form of vit k that can negate the anticoagulation effects of
warfarin
A nurse in a long term care facility is monitoring a client during mealtime who has Parkinson's disease.
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
a) the client eats all their cake and a few bites of bread
, b) the client drools while eating
c) the clients hand trembles when they hold their spoon
d) the client chooses to sit alone during the meal - ANSWER ✔✨---b) the client drools while eating
* drooling while eating can indicate that this client is at greatest risk for aspiration of food from
dysphagia, which can lead to pulmonary complications: therefore nurse should identify this as a priority
problem
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the
nurse identify as experiencing dehydration?
a) a client who has a potassium level of 4.4 mEq/L
b) a client who has a hematocrit of 45%
c) a client who has a sodium level of 150 mEq/L
d) a client who has a BUN of 18 mg/dL - ANSWER ✔✨---c) a client who has a sodium level of 150
mEq/L
* the nurse should identify that a sodium level of 150 mEq/L is above expected reference range of 136-
145 mEq/L and indicates hypernatremia. Hypernatremia often called water diuretic is a decrease of
sodium concentration in blood caused by excess of water. Manifestations of hypernatremia include:
confusion, headache, nausea, and fatigue
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has diabetes mellitus and an HbA1c of 8.7%. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of this laboratory value?
a) I should have gone to my exercise class yesterday
b) This shows that my results is finally within a normal range
c) This shows that I have not been following my diet
d) I should have my blood work done first thing in the morning - ANSWER ✔✨---c) This shows that
I have not been following my diet
* An HbA1c level of 8.7% is not within the expected reference range. The HbA1c goal level for a client
who has diabetes is between 6.5-7%
Questions & Answers 2026
A nurse is preparing to bottle feed an infant who has a cleft lip. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take to reduce the risk of aspiration?
a) burp the infant once at the end of the feeding
b) use a bottle that has a two way valve
c) place a low-flow rate nipple on the bottle
d) squeeze the infants cheeks together while feeding - ANSWER ✔✨---D) squeeze the infants
cheeks together while feeding
* nurse should identify that an infant who has a cleft lip will have difficulty in obtaining an adequate seal
during feeding. nurse should gently squeeze the infants cheeks together to decrease the width of the
cleft allowing the infant to achieve a better seal, which reduces risk of aspiration
A nurse is preparing a health promotion seminar for a group of clients about cancer prevention. Which
of the following information should the nurse include?
a) consume high-calorie foods and beverages at meal time
b) eat at least 2.5 cups of fruits and vegetables each day
c) plant to perform moderate-intensity exercise for 90 minutes/week
,d) limit alcohol consumption to no more than 3 drinks per day - ANSWER ✔✨---B) Eat at least 2.5
cups of fruits and vegetables each day
* The nurse should include in the teaching that clients should eat at least 2.5 cups of fruits and
vegetables daily to help maintain body weight and reduce risk for cancer of the lungs and
gastrointestinal system
A nurse is teaching a client about stress management. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a) I will take a long walk every evening
b) I will keep a daily diet and activity log
c) I will avoid eating 1 hr before each bedtime
d) I will drink a full glass of water with each meal - ANSWER ✔✨---a) I will take a long walk every
evening
* Exercise has many benefits including reduction of tension, promotion of relaxation and improved
sense of well being. All of these will assist the client in stress management
A nurse is providing dietary instructions for a client who has a prescription for warfarin. Which of the
following foods should the nurse recommend the client eat in moderation while taking this medication?
a) leafy green vegetables
b) whole grains
c) fruits with skin
d) nuts and seeds - ANSWER ✔✨---a) leafy green vegetables
* the nurse should recommend the client eat in moderation and maintain consistent intake of leafy
green veggies which contain a natural form of vit k that can negate the anticoagulation effects of
warfarin
A nurse in a long term care facility is monitoring a client during mealtime who has Parkinson's disease.
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
a) the client eats all their cake and a few bites of bread
, b) the client drools while eating
c) the clients hand trembles when they hold their spoon
d) the client chooses to sit alone during the meal - ANSWER ✔✨---b) the client drools while eating
* drooling while eating can indicate that this client is at greatest risk for aspiration of food from
dysphagia, which can lead to pulmonary complications: therefore nurse should identify this as a priority
problem
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the
nurse identify as experiencing dehydration?
a) a client who has a potassium level of 4.4 mEq/L
b) a client who has a hematocrit of 45%
c) a client who has a sodium level of 150 mEq/L
d) a client who has a BUN of 18 mg/dL - ANSWER ✔✨---c) a client who has a sodium level of 150
mEq/L
* the nurse should identify that a sodium level of 150 mEq/L is above expected reference range of 136-
145 mEq/L and indicates hypernatremia. Hypernatremia often called water diuretic is a decrease of
sodium concentration in blood caused by excess of water. Manifestations of hypernatremia include:
confusion, headache, nausea, and fatigue
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has diabetes mellitus and an HbA1c of 8.7%. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of this laboratory value?
a) I should have gone to my exercise class yesterday
b) This shows that my results is finally within a normal range
c) This shows that I have not been following my diet
d) I should have my blood work done first thing in the morning - ANSWER ✔✨---c) This shows that
I have not been following my diet
* An HbA1c level of 8.7% is not within the expected reference range. The HbA1c goal level for a client
who has diabetes is between 6.5-7%
