ATI NUTRITION PRACTICE TEST B
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
PASS 2026/2027
What should a nurse instruct a client with celiac disease about? - ANS Foods that contain
gluten and gluten-free foods.
Is potato flour safe for clients with celiac disease? - ANS Yes, potato flour does not contain
gluten.
What foods are naturally gluten-free and good sources of fiber? - ANS Beans and legumes.
Which grains are acceptable for consumption for those with celiac disease? - ANS Corn,
quinoa, and plain rice.
What is the expected growth rate for a newborn by one year of age? - ANS Triple their birth
weight and increase in length by 50%.
When should a newborn return to their birth weight? - ANS Around 2 weeks of age.
What assessments should be checked to assess for hypervolemia? - ANS Pulse, respiratory
and edema assessments, blood pressure, heart rate, sodium level.
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,What signs may indicate fluid retention? - ANS Tachycardia, crackles in lung bases, bounding
peripheral pulses, pitting edema, hyponatremia, hypertension.
What risks are associated with initiating TPN therapy? - ANS Venous thrombosis and
hyperglycemia.
Why can venous thrombosis develop during TPN therapy? - ANS Due to the placement of a
PICC line.
What complication requires routine assessment of blood glucose levels during TPN? -
ANS Hyperglycemia.
What should a nurse prioritize when addressing a child's care? - ANS The child's temperature
followed by the child's stool pattern.
Why should diarrhea be addressed in a child? - ANS It can cause a reduction in fluid volume.
What dietary changes are recommended for older adults? - ANS Fewer daily calories and
increased protein intake.
How much protein should a healthy older adult intake daily? - ANS 1 to 1.2 g/kg/day.
Why should older adults increase their protein intake? - ANS To increase strength, enhance
immune function, and promote wound healing.
What should the daily protein intake be for a healthy older adult client? - ANS 1 to 1.2
g/kg/day
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, What is the recommended protein intake for older adults with acute or chronic medical
diagnoses? - ANS 1.2 to 1.5 g/kg/day
What supplement should older adults take to maintain healthy bones and prevent
osteoporosis? - ANS Calcium
What is the most economical calcium supplement recommended for older adults? -
ANS Calcium carbonate
When should calcium carbonate be taken to improve absorption? - ANS With meals
What is the recommended daily intake of vitamin D for older adults? - ANS 1,000 to 2,000
IU/day
Why do older adults have a decreased ability to synthesize vitamin D? - ANS They have a
decreased ability to synthesize vitamin D from sun exposure.
What medication is administered for the treatment and prevention of nausea and vomiting? -
ANS Promethazine
What should a nurse do to prevent diarrhea in tube feeding? - ANS Decrease the rate of the
tube feeding.
What should be routinely checked to reduce the risk for aspiration during tube feeding? -
ANS The client's gastric residual
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
PASS 2026/2027
What should a nurse instruct a client with celiac disease about? - ANS Foods that contain
gluten and gluten-free foods.
Is potato flour safe for clients with celiac disease? - ANS Yes, potato flour does not contain
gluten.
What foods are naturally gluten-free and good sources of fiber? - ANS Beans and legumes.
Which grains are acceptable for consumption for those with celiac disease? - ANS Corn,
quinoa, and plain rice.
What is the expected growth rate for a newborn by one year of age? - ANS Triple their birth
weight and increase in length by 50%.
When should a newborn return to their birth weight? - ANS Around 2 weeks of age.
What assessments should be checked to assess for hypervolemia? - ANS Pulse, respiratory
and edema assessments, blood pressure, heart rate, sodium level.
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,What signs may indicate fluid retention? - ANS Tachycardia, crackles in lung bases, bounding
peripheral pulses, pitting edema, hyponatremia, hypertension.
What risks are associated with initiating TPN therapy? - ANS Venous thrombosis and
hyperglycemia.
Why can venous thrombosis develop during TPN therapy? - ANS Due to the placement of a
PICC line.
What complication requires routine assessment of blood glucose levels during TPN? -
ANS Hyperglycemia.
What should a nurse prioritize when addressing a child's care? - ANS The child's temperature
followed by the child's stool pattern.
Why should diarrhea be addressed in a child? - ANS It can cause a reduction in fluid volume.
What dietary changes are recommended for older adults? - ANS Fewer daily calories and
increased protein intake.
How much protein should a healthy older adult intake daily? - ANS 1 to 1.2 g/kg/day.
Why should older adults increase their protein intake? - ANS To increase strength, enhance
immune function, and promote wound healing.
What should the daily protein intake be for a healthy older adult client? - ANS 1 to 1.2
g/kg/day
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, What is the recommended protein intake for older adults with acute or chronic medical
diagnoses? - ANS 1.2 to 1.5 g/kg/day
What supplement should older adults take to maintain healthy bones and prevent
osteoporosis? - ANS Calcium
What is the most economical calcium supplement recommended for older adults? -
ANS Calcium carbonate
When should calcium carbonate be taken to improve absorption? - ANS With meals
What is the recommended daily intake of vitamin D for older adults? - ANS 1,000 to 2,000
IU/day
Why do older adults have a decreased ability to synthesize vitamin D? - ANS They have a
decreased ability to synthesize vitamin D from sun exposure.
What medication is administered for the treatment and prevention of nausea and vomiting? -
ANS Promethazine
What should a nurse do to prevent diarrhea in tube feeding? - ANS Decrease the rate of the
tube feeding.
What should be routinely checked to reduce the risk for aspiration during tube feeding? -
ANS The client's gastric residual
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