ATI NUTRITION PROCTORED
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Question 1
A nurse is caring for a client who expresses a desire to lose weight. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take first?
a) Recommend checking weight once weekly.
b) Obtain a 24-hour dietary recall.
c) Assist with creating an exercise plan.
d) Initiate a plan for diet modification.
Correct answer: b) Obtain a 24-hour dietary recall.
Rationale: The nurse should first assess the client’s current eating habits
to plan individualized care effectively.
Question 2
A nurse is teaching about nutritional requirements for a client starting a
vegetarian diet. Which of the following information should the nurse
include?
a) Consume high-fat cheese to replace meats.
b) A vegetarian diet is high in vitamin B12.
c) Fewer calories are required when on a vegetarian diet.
d) Include two servings per day of nuts.
Correct answer: d) Include two servings per day of nuts.
Rationale: Nuts provide essential protein and healthy fats; vitamin B12 is
often low in vegetarian diets, so b is incorrect.
Question 3
A nurse is caring for a client with acute inflammatory bowel disease.
Which nutritional supplement should the nurse anticipate providing?
a) Hydrolyzed formula
b) Polymeric formula
c) Milk-based supplement formula
d) Modular product supplement formula
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Correct answer: a) Hydrolyzed formula
Rationale: Hydrolyzed formulas contain predigested nutrients which are
easier to absorb in patients with intestinal inflammation.
Question 4
A nurse is teaching a client with type 1 diabetes how to count
carbohydrates. Which statement indicates understanding?
a) "I include vegetables as starch items in my carbohydrate count."
b) "I am limiting carbohydrates to 60 grams per day."
c) "I know serving size affects carbohydrate count."
d) "Carbohydrate count depends on calories in food."
Correct answer: c) "I know serving size affects carbohydrate count."
Rationale: Serving size directly impacts carbohydrate content; vegetables
are typically counted separately from starches.
Question 5
A nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client with osteoporosis. Which
food has the highest calcium amount?
a) 1 cup avocado
b) 2 tablespoons peanut butter
c) ½ cup roasted sunflower seeds
d) ½ cup roasted almonds
Correct answer: d) ½ cup roasted almonds
Rationale: Almonds contain higher calcium compared to the other options
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Question 6
A nurse discusses diet and blood pressure management with a
hypertensive client. Which statement shows understanding?
a) "I can drink up to three glasses of wine each day."
b) "I should choose whole grain pastas."
c) "I should decrease potassium-rich foods."
d) "I can use low-sodium salt substitutes."
Correct answer: b) "I should choose whole grain pastas."
Rationale: Whole grains support cardiovascular health; potassium intake
should usually be maintained or increased unless contraindicated.
Question 7
A client is prescribed parenteral nutrition (PN) with dextrose, amino acids,
and lipids. Which food allergy should the nurse report?
a) Gelatin
b) Peanuts
c) Shellfish
d) Eggs
Correct answer: d) Eggs
Rationale: Some lipid emulsions in PN contain egg phospholipids;
allergies to eggs can cause reactions.
Question 8
A nurse teaches a client with chronic kidney disease about limiting dietary
calcium. Which food has the highest calcium?
a) 1 cup low-fat yogurt
b) 1 oz cheddar cheese
c) 1 egg
d) ½ cup spinach