ATI Nutrition Practice Test Questions &
Answers
Symptoms of lactose intolerance - ANSWERScramps, flatus, and osmotic diarrhea
What is high in calcium - ANSWERSyogurt
Celiac diet - increase what kind of foods? - ANSWERSincrease simple carbs, should follow a
lactose free diet
Enteral tube feedings - interventions to lessen aspiration - ANSWERS- keep head of the bed
elevated at least 30 degrees while feeding and for at least 30 - 60 mins afterward
- check for residuals every 4 - 6 hrs
What should you limit with diverticulitis - ANSWERSfiber
Which is not a complete protein?
soy milk
pinto beans
ground meat
swiss cheese - ANSWERSpinto beans
Patient has dentures, what is an appropriate action for the nurse to provide for oral hygiene? -
ANSWERSrinse dentures after meals
What is the recommended gestational weight gain? - ANSWERSNormal - 25 - 35lbs
, Underweight - 28- 40lbs
Overweight - 15 - 25lbs
What should patients with macular degenerating increase in their diet? - ANSWERSlutein (kale,
spinach, collard greens, mustard greens
What should be taken with calcium to maximize absorption? - ANSWERSvitamin d
When a bag of TPN is not available, what should the nurse infuse instead? - ANSWERSdextrose
10% in water
What is Somogyi phenomenon? - ANSWERSOccurs due to overnight hypoglycemia, make sure to
monitor BG at night, have a night time snack, and treat with insulin in PM as needed
When feeding a toddler that is failing to thrive.. - ANSWERS- eliminate environmental
disruptions
- remain seated in front of toddler
- plan each feeding at the same time each day
High folate foods - ANSWERSliver, leafy green vegetables, grains, legumes
By how many calories should you increase your diet while breast feeding? - ANSWERS300 - 400
calories
At what age dose bone loss typically begin in women? - ANSWERS35
What should your total fat intake be per day? - ANSWERS25 - 35%
Answers
Symptoms of lactose intolerance - ANSWERScramps, flatus, and osmotic diarrhea
What is high in calcium - ANSWERSyogurt
Celiac diet - increase what kind of foods? - ANSWERSincrease simple carbs, should follow a
lactose free diet
Enteral tube feedings - interventions to lessen aspiration - ANSWERS- keep head of the bed
elevated at least 30 degrees while feeding and for at least 30 - 60 mins afterward
- check for residuals every 4 - 6 hrs
What should you limit with diverticulitis - ANSWERSfiber
Which is not a complete protein?
soy milk
pinto beans
ground meat
swiss cheese - ANSWERSpinto beans
Patient has dentures, what is an appropriate action for the nurse to provide for oral hygiene? -
ANSWERSrinse dentures after meals
What is the recommended gestational weight gain? - ANSWERSNormal - 25 - 35lbs
, Underweight - 28- 40lbs
Overweight - 15 - 25lbs
What should patients with macular degenerating increase in their diet? - ANSWERSlutein (kale,
spinach, collard greens, mustard greens
What should be taken with calcium to maximize absorption? - ANSWERSvitamin d
When a bag of TPN is not available, what should the nurse infuse instead? - ANSWERSdextrose
10% in water
What is Somogyi phenomenon? - ANSWERSOccurs due to overnight hypoglycemia, make sure to
monitor BG at night, have a night time snack, and treat with insulin in PM as needed
When feeding a toddler that is failing to thrive.. - ANSWERS- eliminate environmental
disruptions
- remain seated in front of toddler
- plan each feeding at the same time each day
High folate foods - ANSWERSliver, leafy green vegetables, grains, legumes
By how many calories should you increase your diet while breast feeding? - ANSWERS300 - 400
calories
At what age dose bone loss typically begin in women? - ANSWERS35
What should your total fat intake be per day? - ANSWERS25 - 35%
