ATI Nutrition Proctored Exam Study
Set Exam solved & updated 2025-2026
What kind of carbohydrate should the majority of your diet be- correct
answer>>>Polysaccharides
How much of your diet should be protein- correct answer>>>10% to 35% a day
How much of your diet should be fat- correct answer>>>20% to 35% a day
What is the recommended amount of cholesterol per day- correct answer>>>200 to 300
mg
When beginning a new prescription for enteral nutrition by intermittent tube feeding how
should you first initiate this feeding- correct answer>>>Increase the formula over the
first 4 to 6 feedings until the prescribed volume is achieved
What is beriberi- correct answer>>>A thiamine deficiency (vitamin b)
What is a good source of vitamin B- correct answer>>>Whole grains
What are some laboratory findings of acute pancreatitis- correct answer>>>Decreased
serum calcium
Increased serum glucose, alkaline phosphatase and bilirubin
A high fiber diet can help prevent what- correct answer>>>Hyperlipidemia
How many calories equal a weight gain of 1 pound- correct answer>>>3500
What are three complications of TPN- correct answer>>>Diarrhea
Polyuria
Hypocalcemia
How long can expressed breastmilk be stored in the refrigerator- correct answer>>>5 to
8 days
What does a low residue diet do- correct answer>>>Limits the amount of stool traveling
through the intestinal tract (restricts foods that increase bowel activity)
What is a good food to increase zinc intake- correct answer>>>Ground beef patty
A patient who has celiac disease should increase intake of what- correct
answer>>>Simple carbohydrates
,What is an example of an incomplete protein?- correct answer>>>Plant proteins such
as beans
Lutein slows the progression of macular degeneration and is found in foods such as-
correct answer>>>Kale, spinach, collard and mustard greens
If a bag of TPN runs out what should be infused until another bag becomes available?-
correct answer>>>10% dextrose in water
To help prevent nausea what should a patient do when eating- correct answer>>>Eat
foods at room temperature
How many calories are there per a gram of fat- correct answer>>>Nine
Patients who adhere to a kosher diet do eat dairy products combined with what- correct
answer>>>Non-meat products at the same meal (no shellfish or pork)
What has more calcium yogurt or cheese- correct answer>>>Yogurt
A patient with a new ileostomy should do what four things- correct answer>>>1.
Increase dietary salt intake
2. Increase amount of pasta and other foods that can help thicken the stool
3. Prepare meals on schedule
4. Increase dietary B12
Why should a patient with celiac disease avoid all types of processed foods- correct
answer>>>Because they contain gluten
What fruit is a high source of potassium- correct answer>>>Cantaloupe
Chapter 7- correct answer>>>
How many extra calories a day should a woman in her second trimester consume-
correct answer>>>340
How many extra calories a day should a woman in her third trimester consume- correct
answer>>>452
During pregnancy how much protein, fat, and carbohydrates should a woman consume
a day- correct answer>>>20% of the daily total calorie intake. Fat should be 30% and
carbohydrates 50%
What is the phenylketonuria diet- correct answer>>>Foods low in phenylalanine should
be included and foods high in protein should be avoided (due to high phenylalanine)
, How many ounces a week should an infant gain for the first 5 to 6 months- correct
answer>>>5 to 7 ounces
When should iron fortified cereal be introduced- correct answer>>>4 months
Cows milk should not be introduced as the diet until after how old- correct
answer>>>One year
Breast-feeding teaching points- correct answer>>>
How long can breastmilk be frozen for- correct answer>>>Up to six months
Formula feeding teaching points- correct answer>>>
New foods should be introduced to infants one at a time over a blank day period to
observe for signs of allergy or intolerance- correct answer>>>4 to 5
What are four things that should not be introduced to the infant until after the first year-
correct answer>>>Milk, eggs, wheat and citrus fruits
How long can you store an open jar of infant food in the refrigerator- correct
answer>>>Up to 24 hours
Suggested introduction of foods- correct answer>>>
Information on colic- correct answer>>>
What are some foods that may cause choking or aspiration in a child- correct
answer>>>Hot dogs, popcorn, peanuts, grapes, raw carrots, celery, peanut butter,
tough meat and candy
What is the appropriate serving size of foods for children- correct answer>>>1
tablespoon per year of age
When is it appropriate to switch to skim or 1% low-fat milk- correct answer>>>After two
years of age
What should you never use food as- correct answer>>>Reward or punishment
How much iron do adolescent males and females require- correct answer>>>Females:
15 mg
Males: 11 mg
Older adults have decreased absorption of what three nutrients- correct
answer>>>Vitamin B 12
Set Exam solved & updated 2025-2026
What kind of carbohydrate should the majority of your diet be- correct
answer>>>Polysaccharides
How much of your diet should be protein- correct answer>>>10% to 35% a day
How much of your diet should be fat- correct answer>>>20% to 35% a day
What is the recommended amount of cholesterol per day- correct answer>>>200 to 300
mg
When beginning a new prescription for enteral nutrition by intermittent tube feeding how
should you first initiate this feeding- correct answer>>>Increase the formula over the
first 4 to 6 feedings until the prescribed volume is achieved
What is beriberi- correct answer>>>A thiamine deficiency (vitamin b)
What is a good source of vitamin B- correct answer>>>Whole grains
What are some laboratory findings of acute pancreatitis- correct answer>>>Decreased
serum calcium
Increased serum glucose, alkaline phosphatase and bilirubin
A high fiber diet can help prevent what- correct answer>>>Hyperlipidemia
How many calories equal a weight gain of 1 pound- correct answer>>>3500
What are three complications of TPN- correct answer>>>Diarrhea
Polyuria
Hypocalcemia
How long can expressed breastmilk be stored in the refrigerator- correct answer>>>5 to
8 days
What does a low residue diet do- correct answer>>>Limits the amount of stool traveling
through the intestinal tract (restricts foods that increase bowel activity)
What is a good food to increase zinc intake- correct answer>>>Ground beef patty
A patient who has celiac disease should increase intake of what- correct
answer>>>Simple carbohydrates
,What is an example of an incomplete protein?- correct answer>>>Plant proteins such
as beans
Lutein slows the progression of macular degeneration and is found in foods such as-
correct answer>>>Kale, spinach, collard and mustard greens
If a bag of TPN runs out what should be infused until another bag becomes available?-
correct answer>>>10% dextrose in water
To help prevent nausea what should a patient do when eating- correct answer>>>Eat
foods at room temperature
How many calories are there per a gram of fat- correct answer>>>Nine
Patients who adhere to a kosher diet do eat dairy products combined with what- correct
answer>>>Non-meat products at the same meal (no shellfish or pork)
What has more calcium yogurt or cheese- correct answer>>>Yogurt
A patient with a new ileostomy should do what four things- correct answer>>>1.
Increase dietary salt intake
2. Increase amount of pasta and other foods that can help thicken the stool
3. Prepare meals on schedule
4. Increase dietary B12
Why should a patient with celiac disease avoid all types of processed foods- correct
answer>>>Because they contain gluten
What fruit is a high source of potassium- correct answer>>>Cantaloupe
Chapter 7- correct answer>>>
How many extra calories a day should a woman in her second trimester consume-
correct answer>>>340
How many extra calories a day should a woman in her third trimester consume- correct
answer>>>452
During pregnancy how much protein, fat, and carbohydrates should a woman consume
a day- correct answer>>>20% of the daily total calorie intake. Fat should be 30% and
carbohydrates 50%
What is the phenylketonuria diet- correct answer>>>Foods low in phenylalanine should
be included and foods high in protein should be avoided (due to high phenylalanine)
, How many ounces a week should an infant gain for the first 5 to 6 months- correct
answer>>>5 to 7 ounces
When should iron fortified cereal be introduced- correct answer>>>4 months
Cows milk should not be introduced as the diet until after how old- correct
answer>>>One year
Breast-feeding teaching points- correct answer>>>
How long can breastmilk be frozen for- correct answer>>>Up to six months
Formula feeding teaching points- correct answer>>>
New foods should be introduced to infants one at a time over a blank day period to
observe for signs of allergy or intolerance- correct answer>>>4 to 5
What are four things that should not be introduced to the infant until after the first year-
correct answer>>>Milk, eggs, wheat and citrus fruits
How long can you store an open jar of infant food in the refrigerator- correct
answer>>>Up to 24 hours
Suggested introduction of foods- correct answer>>>
Information on colic- correct answer>>>
What are some foods that may cause choking or aspiration in a child- correct
answer>>>Hot dogs, popcorn, peanuts, grapes, raw carrots, celery, peanut butter,
tough meat and candy
What is the appropriate serving size of foods for children- correct answer>>>1
tablespoon per year of age
When is it appropriate to switch to skim or 1% low-fat milk- correct answer>>>After two
years of age
What should you never use food as- correct answer>>>Reward or punishment
How much iron do adolescent males and females require- correct answer>>>Females:
15 mg
Males: 11 mg
Older adults have decreased absorption of what three nutrients- correct
answer>>>Vitamin B 12
