ATI - NUTRITION PROCTORED EXAM
2026 QUESTION WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux dise
ase. Which of the following foods or beverages should the nurse recommended to minimize heartburn?
Orange juice
Decaffeinated coffee
Peppermint
Potatoes - correct answer-Potatoes
AXnurse is preparingXg to teach a group of clients about vitamins and minerals. The nurse should include
in the teaching that which of the following minerals is necessary for the transmission of nerve impulses?
Phosphorus
Calcium
Chloride
Zinc - correct answer-Calcium
A nurse is caring for a client who has a body mass index (BMI) of 30. Four weeks after nutritional counsel
ing, which of the following evaluation findings indicates the plan of care was followed?
BMI of 25
Weight gain of 1.8kg
BMI of 33
Weight loss of 2.7kg - correct answer-weight loss of 2.7 kg
AXnurse is caring for a client who follows the dietary laws of Orthodox Judaism. Which of the following m
eal choices should the nurse request for the client?
Turkey and cheese sandwich
Spaghetti with tomato sauce
Pork chop and applesauce
,Scrambled eggs and bacon - correct answer-Spaghetti with tomato sauce
AXnurse is a long-
term care facility is developing strategies to promote increased food intake for an older adult client. Whi
ch of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
Offer sugar substitutes to increase the client's appetite.
Provide opportunities to eat three large meals per day.
Provide entertainment while the client is eating.
Offer finger foods at mealtime. - correct answer-Offer finger foods at mealtime.
AXnurse is caring for four clients. The nurse should plan to administer total parenteral nutrition for which
of the following clients?
A client who is postoperative following a laminectomy and is receiving IV PCA
A client who has dysphagia and does not recognize his family
A client who has COPD and is going home with oxygen
A client who has colon cancer and will undergo a hemicolectomy - correct answer-
AXclient who has colon cancer and will undergo a hemicolectomy
AXnurse is performing a nutritional evaluation for a client whoXreports paresthesia of the hands and feet.
The nurse should identify this manifestation as an indication of which of the followingXdietary deficienci
es?
Iron
Riboflavin
Vitamin C
Vitamin B12 - correct answer-Vitamin B12
AXnurse is caring for a client who reports she is having difficulty losing weight. Which of the following res
ponses by the nurse is appropriate?
Eat small portions of the high-calorie foods first.
Set a goal and you will be able to attain it.
It is helpful to self-monitor your eating.
, Taste food while cooking to help curb your appetite. - correctXanswer-Eat small portions of the high-
calorie foods first.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching about food choices to a client who has hypokalemia. Which of th
e following foods should the nurse identify as the best source of potassium?
1 cup grapes
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup cooked tomatoes
1 cup apple slices - correct answer-1 cup cooked tomatoes
AXnurse is providing teaching to an obese client who has gestational diabetes and is at 25 weeks of gesta
tion. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
This does notXmean that my baby will have this disease.
This means that I will have diabetes for the rest of my life.
If I feel dizzy, I should drink sixXounces of a non-diet soda.
Being obese might be one reason why I developed diabetes. - correct answer-
This means that I will have diabetes for the rest of my life.
AXnurse is planning care for a client who has ascites secondary to liver disease. Which of the following in
terventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Reduce complex carbohydrates to 30% of total calories.
Restrict protein intake to less than 0.8 g/kg/day.
Decrease daily caloric intake by 20%.
Limit sodium to 2000 mg or less per day. -Xcorrect answer-Limit sodium to 2000 mg or less per day.
A nurse is planning eating strategies with a client who has nausea from equilibrium imbalance. Which of
the following strategies should the nurse recommend?
Encourage the client to eat even if nauseated.
Provide low-fat carbohydrates with meals.
Limit fluid intake between meals.
Serve hot foods at mealtime. - correct answer-Provide low-fat carbohydrates with meals.
2026 QUESTION WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux dise
ase. Which of the following foods or beverages should the nurse recommended to minimize heartburn?
Orange juice
Decaffeinated coffee
Peppermint
Potatoes - correct answer-Potatoes
AXnurse is preparingXg to teach a group of clients about vitamins and minerals. The nurse should include
in the teaching that which of the following minerals is necessary for the transmission of nerve impulses?
Phosphorus
Calcium
Chloride
Zinc - correct answer-Calcium
A nurse is caring for a client who has a body mass index (BMI) of 30. Four weeks after nutritional counsel
ing, which of the following evaluation findings indicates the plan of care was followed?
BMI of 25
Weight gain of 1.8kg
BMI of 33
Weight loss of 2.7kg - correct answer-weight loss of 2.7 kg
AXnurse is caring for a client who follows the dietary laws of Orthodox Judaism. Which of the following m
eal choices should the nurse request for the client?
Turkey and cheese sandwich
Spaghetti with tomato sauce
Pork chop and applesauce
,Scrambled eggs and bacon - correct answer-Spaghetti with tomato sauce
AXnurse is a long-
term care facility is developing strategies to promote increased food intake for an older adult client. Whi
ch of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
Offer sugar substitutes to increase the client's appetite.
Provide opportunities to eat three large meals per day.
Provide entertainment while the client is eating.
Offer finger foods at mealtime. - correct answer-Offer finger foods at mealtime.
AXnurse is caring for four clients. The nurse should plan to administer total parenteral nutrition for which
of the following clients?
A client who is postoperative following a laminectomy and is receiving IV PCA
A client who has dysphagia and does not recognize his family
A client who has COPD and is going home with oxygen
A client who has colon cancer and will undergo a hemicolectomy - correct answer-
AXclient who has colon cancer and will undergo a hemicolectomy
AXnurse is performing a nutritional evaluation for a client whoXreports paresthesia of the hands and feet.
The nurse should identify this manifestation as an indication of which of the followingXdietary deficienci
es?
Iron
Riboflavin
Vitamin C
Vitamin B12 - correct answer-Vitamin B12
AXnurse is caring for a client who reports she is having difficulty losing weight. Which of the following res
ponses by the nurse is appropriate?
Eat small portions of the high-calorie foods first.
Set a goal and you will be able to attain it.
It is helpful to self-monitor your eating.
, Taste food while cooking to help curb your appetite. - correctXanswer-Eat small portions of the high-
calorie foods first.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching about food choices to a client who has hypokalemia. Which of th
e following foods should the nurse identify as the best source of potassium?
1 cup grapes
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup cooked tomatoes
1 cup apple slices - correct answer-1 cup cooked tomatoes
AXnurse is providing teaching to an obese client who has gestational diabetes and is at 25 weeks of gesta
tion. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
This does notXmean that my baby will have this disease.
This means that I will have diabetes for the rest of my life.
If I feel dizzy, I should drink sixXounces of a non-diet soda.
Being obese might be one reason why I developed diabetes. - correct answer-
This means that I will have diabetes for the rest of my life.
AXnurse is planning care for a client who has ascites secondary to liver disease. Which of the following in
terventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Reduce complex carbohydrates to 30% of total calories.
Restrict protein intake to less than 0.8 g/kg/day.
Decrease daily caloric intake by 20%.
Limit sodium to 2000 mg or less per day. -Xcorrect answer-Limit sodium to 2000 mg or less per day.
A nurse is planning eating strategies with a client who has nausea from equilibrium imbalance. Which of
the following strategies should the nurse recommend?
Encourage the client to eat even if nauseated.
Provide low-fat carbohydrates with meals.
Limit fluid intake between meals.
Serve hot foods at mealtime. - correct answer-Provide low-fat carbohydrates with meals.
