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ATI nutrition proctored exam 2020-2021
version
Rasmussen College
1. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of
gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which of the following foods or beverages should
the nurse recommended to minimize heartburn?
• Orange juice
• Decaffeinated coffee
• Peppermint
• Potatoes
2. A nurse is preparing g 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
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has a body mass index (BMI) of 30. Four weeks
after nutritional counseling, 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
4. A nu rs e is ca rin g fo r a c lien t who fo llow s the d ie tary law s o f O rthodo x Jud a is m .
Which of the following meal choices should the nurse request for the client?
• Turkey and cheese sandwich
• Spaghetti with tomato sauce
• Pork chop and applesauce
• Scrambled eggs and bacon
5. A nurse is a long-term care facility is developing strategies to promote increased
food intake for an older adult client. Which 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.
6. A nurse 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
7. A nurse is performing a nutritional evaluation for a client who reports paresthesia
of the hands and feet. The nurse should identify this manifestation as an indication of
which of the following dietary deficiencies?
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• Iron
• Riboflavin
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin B12
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ATI nutrition proctored exam 2020-2021
version
Rasmussen College
1. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of
gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which of the following foods or beverages should
the nurse recommended to minimize heartburn?
• Orange juice
• Decaffeinated coffee
• Peppermint
• Potatoes
2. A nurse is preparing g 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
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has a body mass index (BMI) of 30. Four weeks
after nutritional counseling, 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
4. A nu rs e is ca rin g fo r a c lien t who fo llow s the d ie tary law s o f O rthodo x Jud a is m .
Which of the following meal choices should the nurse request for the client?
• Turkey and cheese sandwich
• Spaghetti with tomato sauce
• Pork chop and applesauce
• Scrambled eggs and bacon
5. A nurse is a long-term care facility is developing strategies to promote increased
food intake for an older adult client. Which 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.
6. A nurse 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
7. A nurse is performing a nutritional evaluation for a client who reports paresthesia
of the hands and feet. The nurse should identify this manifestation as an indication of
which of the following dietary deficiencies?
Downloaded by Anna Maina ()
, lOMoARcPSD|12263423
• Iron
• Riboflavin
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin B12
Downloaded by Anna Maina ()
