ATI Nutrition Exam 2026 Study Set | Comprehensive
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1. If a patient is diagnosed with calcium oxalate stones, which dietary change
would you recommend?
Eliminate all protein from the diet
Reduce oxalate-rich foods
Increase sodium intake
Increase calcium intake significantly
2. Which of the following is classified as an incomplete protein?
Fish
Eggs
Legumes
Meat
3. Which of the following is most likely to improve tolerance of enteral feeding
in a postoperative patient with documented high gastric residuals receiving
bolus tube feedings?
putting the patient in the prone position
holding every other feeding
placing a small bowel feeding tube for continuous feeding
starting the patient on cisapride to aid in motility
,4. If a person with diabetes is advised to consume 45% of their daily calories
from carbohydrates, how would you recommend they manage portion sizes
at each meal?
They can eat large portions of carbohydrates without concern for
their overall intake.
They should measure their portion sizes to ensure they stay within
their carbohydrate intake goals.
They should avoid carbohydrates entirely at every meal.
They can eat unlimited portions as long as they choose low-carb
foods.
5. Describe the significance of macronutrient distribution during pregnancy.
Only protein is important during pregnancy.
Proper macronutrient distribution supports fetal development and
maternal health.
Macronutrient distribution is irrelevant during pregnancy.
Fats should be avoided completely.
6. What dietary approach is commonly recommended to help manage
hypertension?
DASH diet
Mediterranean diet
Ketogenic diet
Paleo diet
,7. What is the maximum amount of sodium a patient using the DASH diet can
consume?
2300 mg/day
3000 mg/day
1500 mg/day
1250 mg/day
8. What is the recommended waiting time before lying down after eating for
patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
2 to 3 hours
1 hour
4 to 5 hours
30 minutes
9. What is the daily recommended limit for cholesterol intake according to
dietary guidelines?
200 mg
300 mg
500 mg
100 mg
10. If a mother expressed breastmilk on a Monday and stored it in the
refrigerator, when is the latest safe day for her to use it?
Wednesday
Friday
, Thursday
Tuesday
11. Describe the reasons why whole milk is recommended for children under 2
years old.
Whole milk provides essential fats necessary for brain development
in young children.
Whole milk is lower in calories than other types of milk.
Whole milk contains more protein than other types of milk.
Whole milk is easier to digest than other types of milk.
12. What is the recommended daily iron intake for adolescent males?
11 mg
18 mg
15 mg
8 mg
13. Recommendations to a parent of an infant with cleft lip and palate that an
SLP should make to best optimize feeding for adequate nutrition and
appropriate growth
Positioning the infant in a supine position during feeding times
Using a bottle with a modified nipple during feedings
Allowing the infant to take as much time as needed to feed
Providing a bottle rather than breast-feeding the infant
Review | Latest Update | Graded A+
1. If a patient is diagnosed with calcium oxalate stones, which dietary change
would you recommend?
Eliminate all protein from the diet
Reduce oxalate-rich foods
Increase sodium intake
Increase calcium intake significantly
2. Which of the following is classified as an incomplete protein?
Fish
Eggs
Legumes
Meat
3. Which of the following is most likely to improve tolerance of enteral feeding
in a postoperative patient with documented high gastric residuals receiving
bolus tube feedings?
putting the patient in the prone position
holding every other feeding
placing a small bowel feeding tube for continuous feeding
starting the patient on cisapride to aid in motility
,4. If a person with diabetes is advised to consume 45% of their daily calories
from carbohydrates, how would you recommend they manage portion sizes
at each meal?
They can eat large portions of carbohydrates without concern for
their overall intake.
They should measure their portion sizes to ensure they stay within
their carbohydrate intake goals.
They should avoid carbohydrates entirely at every meal.
They can eat unlimited portions as long as they choose low-carb
foods.
5. Describe the significance of macronutrient distribution during pregnancy.
Only protein is important during pregnancy.
Proper macronutrient distribution supports fetal development and
maternal health.
Macronutrient distribution is irrelevant during pregnancy.
Fats should be avoided completely.
6. What dietary approach is commonly recommended to help manage
hypertension?
DASH diet
Mediterranean diet
Ketogenic diet
Paleo diet
,7. What is the maximum amount of sodium a patient using the DASH diet can
consume?
2300 mg/day
3000 mg/day
1500 mg/day
1250 mg/day
8. What is the recommended waiting time before lying down after eating for
patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
2 to 3 hours
1 hour
4 to 5 hours
30 minutes
9. What is the daily recommended limit for cholesterol intake according to
dietary guidelines?
200 mg
300 mg
500 mg
100 mg
10. If a mother expressed breastmilk on a Monday and stored it in the
refrigerator, when is the latest safe day for her to use it?
Wednesday
Friday
, Thursday
Tuesday
11. Describe the reasons why whole milk is recommended for children under 2
years old.
Whole milk provides essential fats necessary for brain development
in young children.
Whole milk is lower in calories than other types of milk.
Whole milk contains more protein than other types of milk.
Whole milk is easier to digest than other types of milk.
12. What is the recommended daily iron intake for adolescent males?
11 mg
18 mg
15 mg
8 mg
13. Recommendations to a parent of an infant with cleft lip and palate that an
SLP should make to best optimize feeding for adequate nutrition and
appropriate growth
Positioning the infant in a supine position during feeding times
Using a bottle with a modified nipple during feedings
Allowing the infant to take as much time as needed to feed
Providing a bottle rather than breast-feeding the infant
