ATI Nutrition Study Guide 2026 | Complete Proctored Exam
Review | Graded A+
1. If a patient is diagnosed with a vitamin D deficiency, which dietary
recommendation would be most appropriate?
Increase intake of fatty fish and fortified dairy products.
Reduce carbohydrate intake and increase fruit consumption.
Increase intake of red meat and processed foods.
Focus on high-fiber foods and whole grains.
2. What is a common symptom of hyperglycemia?
Increased thirst
Nausea
Weight loss
Low energy
3. The RDA recommends that pregnant women increase the normal
recommendations of protein intake by:
75 gms
30 gms
65 gms
40 gms
4. What is the recommended maximum duration for storing expressed breast
milk in a refrigerator?
2 weeks
, 1 month
1 week
4 days
5. Which of the following BEST describes the relationship between sodium
consumption and blood pressure?
Long-term consumption of large amounts of sodium can lead to
systemic hypertension
In patients with systemic hypertension, a low sodium diet tends to
normalize blood pressure without the need for medication.
In patients with systemic hypertension, excess sodium consumption
can make blood pressure control more difficult
Excess sodium consumption causes systemic hypertension.
6. The proper procedure for cleaning and sanitizing food equipment and
utensils
scrape, wash, and rinse.
wash, sanitize and rinse.
rinse, wash and sanitize.
scrape, wash, rinse, sanitize, and air dry.
7. Which food is commonly recognized as a rich source of zinc?
Apples
Rice
Carrots
Oysters
,8. How does sodium intake influence cardiovascular health?
Sodium is essential for muscle contraction but does not affect heart
health.
Sodium helps to lower blood pressure and improve heart function.
Sodium intake has no effect on cardiovascular health.
High sodium intake can lead to increased blood pressure, which is a
risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
9. Describe how excess hydration can affect electrolyte balance in the body.
Excess hydration has no effect on electrolyte balance.
Excess hydration causes an increase in potassium levels, leading to
hyperkalemia.
Excess hydration increases calcium absorption in the body.
Excess hydration can lead to dilutional hyponatremia, where sodium
levels in the blood become abnormally low due to excessive water
intake.
10. Describe the importance of vitamin A in human health and list some food
sources.
Vitamin A is essential for vision, immune function, and skin health;
sources include carrots, sweet potatoes, and spinach.
Vitamin A is not crucial for health and is found mainly in dairy
products.
Vitamin A is only found in animal products and is not necessary for
vision.
Vitamin A is primarily found in grains and is important for energy
production.
, 11. A client receiving enteral feeding develops diarrhea. If the healthcare team
decides to adjust the feeding regimen, what specific change might they
consider to improve the client's condition?
Administering additional medications
Reducing the feeding rate
Switching to a different type of enteral formula
Increasing the fiber content of the formula
12. An example of a low-protein food is ____ _.
fresh fruit salad
grilled cheese sandwich
tofu
tuna salad
13. Describe how nutrition practices should be adjusted for a client with
dysphagia.
Nutrition practices should include providing soft, pureed foods
and thickened liquids to facilitate safe swallowing.
Nutrition practices should focus on high-fiber foods to promote
digestion.
Nutrition practices should eliminate all liquids to prevent choking.
Nutrition practices should encourage raw fruits and vegetables for
their nutrients.
14. Describe the significance of zinc in the diet and name two food sources that
provide it.
Review | Graded A+
1. If a patient is diagnosed with a vitamin D deficiency, which dietary
recommendation would be most appropriate?
Increase intake of fatty fish and fortified dairy products.
Reduce carbohydrate intake and increase fruit consumption.
Increase intake of red meat and processed foods.
Focus on high-fiber foods and whole grains.
2. What is a common symptom of hyperglycemia?
Increased thirst
Nausea
Weight loss
Low energy
3. The RDA recommends that pregnant women increase the normal
recommendations of protein intake by:
75 gms
30 gms
65 gms
40 gms
4. What is the recommended maximum duration for storing expressed breast
milk in a refrigerator?
2 weeks
, 1 month
1 week
4 days
5. Which of the following BEST describes the relationship between sodium
consumption and blood pressure?
Long-term consumption of large amounts of sodium can lead to
systemic hypertension
In patients with systemic hypertension, a low sodium diet tends to
normalize blood pressure without the need for medication.
In patients with systemic hypertension, excess sodium consumption
can make blood pressure control more difficult
Excess sodium consumption causes systemic hypertension.
6. The proper procedure for cleaning and sanitizing food equipment and
utensils
scrape, wash, and rinse.
wash, sanitize and rinse.
rinse, wash and sanitize.
scrape, wash, rinse, sanitize, and air dry.
7. Which food is commonly recognized as a rich source of zinc?
Apples
Rice
Carrots
Oysters
,8. How does sodium intake influence cardiovascular health?
Sodium is essential for muscle contraction but does not affect heart
health.
Sodium helps to lower blood pressure and improve heart function.
Sodium intake has no effect on cardiovascular health.
High sodium intake can lead to increased blood pressure, which is a
risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
9. Describe how excess hydration can affect electrolyte balance in the body.
Excess hydration has no effect on electrolyte balance.
Excess hydration causes an increase in potassium levels, leading to
hyperkalemia.
Excess hydration increases calcium absorption in the body.
Excess hydration can lead to dilutional hyponatremia, where sodium
levels in the blood become abnormally low due to excessive water
intake.
10. Describe the importance of vitamin A in human health and list some food
sources.
Vitamin A is essential for vision, immune function, and skin health;
sources include carrots, sweet potatoes, and spinach.
Vitamin A is not crucial for health and is found mainly in dairy
products.
Vitamin A is only found in animal products and is not necessary for
vision.
Vitamin A is primarily found in grains and is important for energy
production.
, 11. A client receiving enteral feeding develops diarrhea. If the healthcare team
decides to adjust the feeding regimen, what specific change might they
consider to improve the client's condition?
Administering additional medications
Reducing the feeding rate
Switching to a different type of enteral formula
Increasing the fiber content of the formula
12. An example of a low-protein food is ____ _.
fresh fruit salad
grilled cheese sandwich
tofu
tuna salad
13. Describe how nutrition practices should be adjusted for a client with
dysphagia.
Nutrition practices should include providing soft, pureed foods
and thickened liquids to facilitate safe swallowing.
Nutrition practices should focus on high-fiber foods to promote
digestion.
Nutrition practices should eliminate all liquids to prevent choking.
Nutrition practices should encourage raw fruits and vegetables for
their nutrients.
14. Describe the significance of zinc in the diet and name two food sources that
provide it.
