ATI NUTRITION PROCTORED EXAM RN
Course Code: NUTR 201 / RN Nutrition & Diet Therapy
2026 Comprehensive Exam Preparation Pack
100 ATI-Style Practice Questions, Answers & Rationales
Coverage Includes:
• Nutrition Fundamentals
• Macronutrients & Micronutrients
• Vitamins & Minerals
• Fluid & Electrolyte Balance
• Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition
• Diabetes Nutrition
• Cardiac Therapeutic Diets
• Renal Therapeutic Diets
• Gastrointestinal Disorders
• Pregnancy & Lactation Nutrition
• Pediatric Nutrition
• Older Adult Nutrition
,• Weight Management & Obesity
• Malnutrition & Nutritional Deficiencies
• Food Safety & Infection Prevention
• ATI Clinical Judgment & Priority Concepts
Prepared for:
ATI RN Nutrition Proctored Assessment
NCLEX-RN Nutrition Review
Nursing School Examination Preparation
HESI Nutrition Assessment Review
Comprehensive RN Nutrition Success
Includes:
100 Multiple-Choice Questions
Detailed Rationales for Every Answer
ATI Difficulty-Level Questions
Exam-Day Test-Taking Strategies
Comprehensive Content Review
Edition: 2026 Updated Review Version
,1. A nurse is teaching a client about complete proteins. Which food should the nurse identify as
a complete protein source?
A. Peanut butter
B. Lentils
C. Rice
D. Eggs
Correct Answer: D. Eggs
Rationale:
Eggs contain all essential amino acids required by the body and are considered a complete
protein source.
2. A nurse is teaching a client who has iron-deficiency anemia. Which food should the nurse
recommend?
A. White rice
B. Apples
C. Spinach
D. Butter
Correct Answer: C. Spinach
Rationale:
Spinach contains iron, which is necessary for hemoglobin production and prevention of anemia.
, 3. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has hypertension. Which food selection
indicates understanding of the teaching?
A. Canned soup
B. Ham sandwich
C. Fresh grilled chicken and steamed vegetables
D. Salted crackers
Correct Answer: C. Fresh grilled chicken and steamed vegetables
Rationale:
Fresh foods are generally lower in sodium and align with recommendations for managing
hypertension.
4. A nurse is assessing a client for dehydration. Which finding should the nurse expect?
A. Moist mucous membranes
B. Increased urine output
C. Bradycardia
D. Poor skin turgor
Correct Answer: D. Poor skin turgor
Rationale:
Poor skin turgor is a classic sign of dehydration due to reduced tissue elasticity.
5. Which food should the nurse recommend to a client who needs to increase potassium intake?
Course Code: NUTR 201 / RN Nutrition & Diet Therapy
2026 Comprehensive Exam Preparation Pack
100 ATI-Style Practice Questions, Answers & Rationales
Coverage Includes:
• Nutrition Fundamentals
• Macronutrients & Micronutrients
• Vitamins & Minerals
• Fluid & Electrolyte Balance
• Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition
• Diabetes Nutrition
• Cardiac Therapeutic Diets
• Renal Therapeutic Diets
• Gastrointestinal Disorders
• Pregnancy & Lactation Nutrition
• Pediatric Nutrition
• Older Adult Nutrition
,• Weight Management & Obesity
• Malnutrition & Nutritional Deficiencies
• Food Safety & Infection Prevention
• ATI Clinical Judgment & Priority Concepts
Prepared for:
ATI RN Nutrition Proctored Assessment
NCLEX-RN Nutrition Review
Nursing School Examination Preparation
HESI Nutrition Assessment Review
Comprehensive RN Nutrition Success
Includes:
100 Multiple-Choice Questions
Detailed Rationales for Every Answer
ATI Difficulty-Level Questions
Exam-Day Test-Taking Strategies
Comprehensive Content Review
Edition: 2026 Updated Review Version
,1. A nurse is teaching a client about complete proteins. Which food should the nurse identify as
a complete protein source?
A. Peanut butter
B. Lentils
C. Rice
D. Eggs
Correct Answer: D. Eggs
Rationale:
Eggs contain all essential amino acids required by the body and are considered a complete
protein source.
2. A nurse is teaching a client who has iron-deficiency anemia. Which food should the nurse
recommend?
A. White rice
B. Apples
C. Spinach
D. Butter
Correct Answer: C. Spinach
Rationale:
Spinach contains iron, which is necessary for hemoglobin production and prevention of anemia.
, 3. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has hypertension. Which food selection
indicates understanding of the teaching?
A. Canned soup
B. Ham sandwich
C. Fresh grilled chicken and steamed vegetables
D. Salted crackers
Correct Answer: C. Fresh grilled chicken and steamed vegetables
Rationale:
Fresh foods are generally lower in sodium and align with recommendations for managing
hypertension.
4. A nurse is assessing a client for dehydration. Which finding should the nurse expect?
A. Moist mucous membranes
B. Increased urine output
C. Bradycardia
D. Poor skin turgor
Correct Answer: D. Poor skin turgor
Rationale:
Poor skin turgor is a classic sign of dehydration due to reduced tissue elasticity.
5. Which food should the nurse recommend to a client who needs to increase potassium intake?
