ATI Nutrition Proctored Exam
(2025/2026) | Questions & Answers
(Graded A+)
A nurse is caring for a client who has DM and feeling dizzy, weak,and shaky. Which of
the following is the priority action by the nurse?
a. offer the client 6 oz of orange juice
b. document the client's intake from the most recent meal
c. teach the client manifestations of hypoglycemia
d. check the client's blood glucose level - ANSWER - D
A client tells a nurse that she does not like the taste of the nutritional shakes she is
prescribed. She asks the nurse for suggestions on how to make the shake taste better.
Which of the following is an appropriate suggestion by the nurse?
a. add water to dilute the shake
b. chill the shake before serving
c. add protein powder to thicken the shake
d. warm the shake up before serving - ANSWER - B
A nurse is assessing a client who has type 2 DM. The nurse should recognize which of
the following as a manifestation of hypoglycemia?
a. confusion
b. polydipsia
c. vomiting
d. ketonuria - ANSWER - A
A nurse is providing teaching regarding diet modifications to a client who is at a risk for
cardiovascular disease. The client is accustomed to traditional Mexican foods and
wants to continue to include them in her diet. Which of the following recommendations
should the nurse give the client?
a. use canola oil instead of lard for frying
b. use soy milk instead of cow's milk
c. use vegetables in salads rather than in soups
d. limit ground beef intake to 8 oz per day - ANSWER - A
A nurse is discussing dietary factors to assist in blood pressure management for a client
who is newly diagnosed with hypertension. Which of the following statements made by
the client indicated an understanding of the teaching?
, a. I can drink up to three glasses of wine a day
b. I should choose whole grain pastas when selecting my foods
c. I should decrease my consumption of foods high in potassium
d. I can eat dietary products because they do not have much sodium - ANSWER - B. I
should choose whole grain pastas when selecting my foods
A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed captopril. The nurse is aware that
which of the following foods could cause a potential interaction?
a. watermelon
b. cantaloupe
c. lettuce
d. carrots - ANSWER - B. cantaloupe
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of an infant about introduction of solid
foods. Which of the following is the appropriate time to introduce solid foods to an
infant?
a. at 3 months of age
b. when he can hold a spoon and bring it to his mouth
c. when he needs more than 32 ox of formula per day
d. when he has head control and is able to sit - ANSWER - D. when he has head control
and is able to sit
A nurse is reviewing the introduction of solid foods with the parent of an infant who is 4
months old. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding
of the teaching?
a. my baby should consume 2 tablespoons of solid food at each feeding
b. the majority of my baby's calories should come from solid food
c. i will give my baby one bottle of fruit juice per day
d. I will introduce a new solid food every 5 days - ANSWER - D. I will introduce a new
solid food every 5 days
A nurse is caring for client who has anemia and is prescribed an iron supplement. To
increase the iron supplement's absorption rate, the nurse should recommend
consuming which of the following with the supplement?
a. protein shake
b. skin milk
c. tomato juice
d. green tea - ANSWER - C. tomato juice
Which of the following menu choices should a nurse select to improve protein intake for
a client who follows a vegan diet?
a. cheese wedges with soda crackers
(2025/2026) | Questions & Answers
(Graded A+)
A nurse is caring for a client who has DM and feeling dizzy, weak,and shaky. Which of
the following is the priority action by the nurse?
a. offer the client 6 oz of orange juice
b. document the client's intake from the most recent meal
c. teach the client manifestations of hypoglycemia
d. check the client's blood glucose level - ANSWER - D
A client tells a nurse that she does not like the taste of the nutritional shakes she is
prescribed. She asks the nurse for suggestions on how to make the shake taste better.
Which of the following is an appropriate suggestion by the nurse?
a. add water to dilute the shake
b. chill the shake before serving
c. add protein powder to thicken the shake
d. warm the shake up before serving - ANSWER - B
A nurse is assessing a client who has type 2 DM. The nurse should recognize which of
the following as a manifestation of hypoglycemia?
a. confusion
b. polydipsia
c. vomiting
d. ketonuria - ANSWER - A
A nurse is providing teaching regarding diet modifications to a client who is at a risk for
cardiovascular disease. The client is accustomed to traditional Mexican foods and
wants to continue to include them in her diet. Which of the following recommendations
should the nurse give the client?
a. use canola oil instead of lard for frying
b. use soy milk instead of cow's milk
c. use vegetables in salads rather than in soups
d. limit ground beef intake to 8 oz per day - ANSWER - A
A nurse is discussing dietary factors to assist in blood pressure management for a client
who is newly diagnosed with hypertension. Which of the following statements made by
the client indicated an understanding of the teaching?
, a. I can drink up to three glasses of wine a day
b. I should choose whole grain pastas when selecting my foods
c. I should decrease my consumption of foods high in potassium
d. I can eat dietary products because they do not have much sodium - ANSWER - B. I
should choose whole grain pastas when selecting my foods
A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed captopril. The nurse is aware that
which of the following foods could cause a potential interaction?
a. watermelon
b. cantaloupe
c. lettuce
d. carrots - ANSWER - B. cantaloupe
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of an infant about introduction of solid
foods. Which of the following is the appropriate time to introduce solid foods to an
infant?
a. at 3 months of age
b. when he can hold a spoon and bring it to his mouth
c. when he needs more than 32 ox of formula per day
d. when he has head control and is able to sit - ANSWER - D. when he has head control
and is able to sit
A nurse is reviewing the introduction of solid foods with the parent of an infant who is 4
months old. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding
of the teaching?
a. my baby should consume 2 tablespoons of solid food at each feeding
b. the majority of my baby's calories should come from solid food
c. i will give my baby one bottle of fruit juice per day
d. I will introduce a new solid food every 5 days - ANSWER - D. I will introduce a new
solid food every 5 days
A nurse is caring for client who has anemia and is prescribed an iron supplement. To
increase the iron supplement's absorption rate, the nurse should recommend
consuming which of the following with the supplement?
a. protein shake
b. skin milk
c. tomato juice
d. green tea - ANSWER - C. tomato juice
Which of the following menu choices should a nurse select to improve protein intake for
a client who follows a vegan diet?
a. cheese wedges with soda crackers
