ATI NUTRITION RETAKE #4-Level 2:
Corrected QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE FOR 2023
EXAM
1) A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has dumping syndrome. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A) Drink beverages with meals
B) Consume three large meals a day
C) Sit up in bed after meals
D) Eat protein at each meal
2) A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for a low saturated fat diet. Which of
the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A) I will use margarine on my waffles
B) I will include 7 ounces of fish in my weekly diet
C) I can choose avocado dip instead of salsa
D) I can eat skin on the poultry if it is broiled
3) A nurse is providing teaching about the dietary approach to stop hypertension (DASH) to a client who
has hypertension. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
A) Increase intake of refined carbohydrates
B) Limit sodium to 3,200 milligrams per day
C) Consume foods that are high in calcium
D) Consume ten percent of total calories from saturated fat
4) A nurse caring for a client receiving parental nutrition and has a new prescription for probiotic therapy.
Which of the following indicates the treatment has been effective?
A) Client has soft, formed bowel movements
B) Clients’ mucous membranes are pink
C) Client report’s ability to do ADL’s
D) Clients blood glucose level is within expected reference range
5) A nurse is teaching a client who has a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus about recognizing hyperglycemia.
Which of the following manifestations should the nurse in the teaching?
A) Cool skin
B) Metallic taste
C) Hyperventilation
D) Anxiety
, 6) A client is prescribed a 1,500-calorie diet. Thirty percent of the calories are to be derived from fat.
How many grams of fat should the nurse tell the client to consume a day? 50
7) A nurse is reviewing the medication record of a client who has AIDS and is malnourished. The client
has been receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following findings should the nurse
identify as a therapeutic response?
A) BMI 18.5
B) Temperature 38.5 C, 101.1 F
C) HgB 10 g/dl
D) BUN 25 mg/dl
8) A nurse is making a discharge teaching plan for a client who is taking digoxin and furosemide. Which
of the following should the nurse instruct the client to consume?
A) Cucumbers
B) Blueberries
C) Bananas
D) Green Beans
9) A nurse is teaching a client who has Parkinson’s disease and is prescribed an MAOI. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include?
A) Avoid aged cheeses while taking this medication
B) Maintain a low protein diet
C) Do not eat grapefruit while taking this medication
D) Reduce intake of high calorie foods
10) A nurse is providing teachings to the parents of a toddler about nutritional needs and habits. Which of
the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A) Allow the toddler to feed himself
B) Set mealtimes immediately after physical activity
C) Provide different food for the toddler than the parents
D) Avoid snacks between meals
11) A nurse is caring for a client receiving radiation therapy to the pelvic area. The client is experiencing
chronic diarrhea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A) Provide sugar free candy between meals
B) Recommend the client eliminate carbonated beverages
C) Encourage the client to drink 4 oz of milk after every loose stool
D) Instruct the client to increase consumption of beans
12) A nurse is providing discharge teachings for a client who has iron deficiency anemia. Which of the
following information should the nurse include?
A) Fish and poultry are primary sources of heme iron
B) Cooking in a stainless-steel pan increases the amount of iron in the food
C) Drinking iced tea with meals can increase the amount of iron absorbed
D) Drinking orange juice with iron supplements can decrease absorption
13) A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to a client with PKU and is planning pregnancy. Which of
the following information should the nurse include in the discussion?
A) Serum bilirubin should be monitored on to two times a month during pregnancy
B) A low protein diet should be followed 3 months prior to pregnancy
Corrected QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE FOR 2023
EXAM
1) A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has dumping syndrome. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A) Drink beverages with meals
B) Consume three large meals a day
C) Sit up in bed after meals
D) Eat protein at each meal
2) A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for a low saturated fat diet. Which of
the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A) I will use margarine on my waffles
B) I will include 7 ounces of fish in my weekly diet
C) I can choose avocado dip instead of salsa
D) I can eat skin on the poultry if it is broiled
3) A nurse is providing teaching about the dietary approach to stop hypertension (DASH) to a client who
has hypertension. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
A) Increase intake of refined carbohydrates
B) Limit sodium to 3,200 milligrams per day
C) Consume foods that are high in calcium
D) Consume ten percent of total calories from saturated fat
4) A nurse caring for a client receiving parental nutrition and has a new prescription for probiotic therapy.
Which of the following indicates the treatment has been effective?
A) Client has soft, formed bowel movements
B) Clients’ mucous membranes are pink
C) Client report’s ability to do ADL’s
D) Clients blood glucose level is within expected reference range
5) A nurse is teaching a client who has a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus about recognizing hyperglycemia.
Which of the following manifestations should the nurse in the teaching?
A) Cool skin
B) Metallic taste
C) Hyperventilation
D) Anxiety
, 6) A client is prescribed a 1,500-calorie diet. Thirty percent of the calories are to be derived from fat.
How many grams of fat should the nurse tell the client to consume a day? 50
7) A nurse is reviewing the medication record of a client who has AIDS and is malnourished. The client
has been receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following findings should the nurse
identify as a therapeutic response?
A) BMI 18.5
B) Temperature 38.5 C, 101.1 F
C) HgB 10 g/dl
D) BUN 25 mg/dl
8) A nurse is making a discharge teaching plan for a client who is taking digoxin and furosemide. Which
of the following should the nurse instruct the client to consume?
A) Cucumbers
B) Blueberries
C) Bananas
D) Green Beans
9) A nurse is teaching a client who has Parkinson’s disease and is prescribed an MAOI. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include?
A) Avoid aged cheeses while taking this medication
B) Maintain a low protein diet
C) Do not eat grapefruit while taking this medication
D) Reduce intake of high calorie foods
10) A nurse is providing teachings to the parents of a toddler about nutritional needs and habits. Which of
the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A) Allow the toddler to feed himself
B) Set mealtimes immediately after physical activity
C) Provide different food for the toddler than the parents
D) Avoid snacks between meals
11) A nurse is caring for a client receiving radiation therapy to the pelvic area. The client is experiencing
chronic diarrhea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A) Provide sugar free candy between meals
B) Recommend the client eliminate carbonated beverages
C) Encourage the client to drink 4 oz of milk after every loose stool
D) Instruct the client to increase consumption of beans
12) A nurse is providing discharge teachings for a client who has iron deficiency anemia. Which of the
following information should the nurse include?
A) Fish and poultry are primary sources of heme iron
B) Cooking in a stainless-steel pan increases the amount of iron in the food
C) Drinking iced tea with meals can increase the amount of iron absorbed
D) Drinking orange juice with iron supplements can decrease absorption
13) A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to a client with PKU and is planning pregnancy. Which of
the following information should the nurse include in the discussion?
A) Serum bilirubin should be monitored on to two times a month during pregnancy
B) A low protein diet should be followed 3 months prior to pregnancy
