ATI RN NUTRITION CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION 2026 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ Diet recommendations for a client at risk for a pressure ulcer:.
Answer: increase protein, zinc, and vitamin C to promote healing
◉ Manifestations of hypoglycemia:.
Answer: mild shakiness
mental confusion
sweating
palpitations
headache
lack of coordination
blurred vision
seizures
coma
◉ A nurse is assessing a client who has hypoglycemia. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect?
,A. Fruity breath odor
B. Diaphoresis
C. Vomiting
D. Polyuria.
Answer: B
◉ Diet teaching for a client with HIV/AIDS and diarrhea:.
Answer: -increased caloric needs=35-55 cal/kg
-high protein diet
-enteral feedings may be needed
-small, frequent meals high in protein, calories, and nutrient dense
-HIV associated wasting is characterized by unintended weight loss
of 10% & at least 1 concurrent problem (diarrhea, chronic
weakness, or fever) for at least 30 days
-diarrhea & malabsorption are prominent clinical problems in
clients who have AIDS
-increase fluid intake
◉ Fluid overload labs:.
Answer: o Dilutional hyponatremia <135mEq/dL
o Decreased Hct male 42-52% & female 37-47%
o Decreased urine specific gravity 1.005-1.030
,o Decreased albumin 3.5-5g/dL
◉ Decreased sodium s/s:.
Answer: confusion
headache
nausea
dizzy
abdominal cramping
◉ Increased sodium s/s:.
Answer: confusion
thirst
weakness
◉ Increased phosphorus s/s:.
Answer: numbness/tingling
tetany
decreased calcium
◉ Decreased potassium s/s:.
Answer: irregular HR
muscle weakness
, leg cramping
anorexia
◉ Increased potassium s/s:.
Answer: dysryhthmias
muscle weakness
◉ Decreased chloride s/s:.
Answer: lack of emotion
anorexia
muscle cramping
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving TPN. The current
bag of TPN is empty & a new bag is not available on the unit. Which
of the following solutions should the nurse infuse until a new bag of
TPN is available?
A. Dextrose in 10% water
B. 0.45% sodium chloride
C. Dextrose 5% in LR
D. 0.9% sodium chloride.
Answer: A
EVALUATION 2026 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ Diet recommendations for a client at risk for a pressure ulcer:.
Answer: increase protein, zinc, and vitamin C to promote healing
◉ Manifestations of hypoglycemia:.
Answer: mild shakiness
mental confusion
sweating
palpitations
headache
lack of coordination
blurred vision
seizures
coma
◉ A nurse is assessing a client who has hypoglycemia. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect?
,A. Fruity breath odor
B. Diaphoresis
C. Vomiting
D. Polyuria.
Answer: B
◉ Diet teaching for a client with HIV/AIDS and diarrhea:.
Answer: -increased caloric needs=35-55 cal/kg
-high protein diet
-enteral feedings may be needed
-small, frequent meals high in protein, calories, and nutrient dense
-HIV associated wasting is characterized by unintended weight loss
of 10% & at least 1 concurrent problem (diarrhea, chronic
weakness, or fever) for at least 30 days
-diarrhea & malabsorption are prominent clinical problems in
clients who have AIDS
-increase fluid intake
◉ Fluid overload labs:.
Answer: o Dilutional hyponatremia <135mEq/dL
o Decreased Hct male 42-52% & female 37-47%
o Decreased urine specific gravity 1.005-1.030
,o Decreased albumin 3.5-5g/dL
◉ Decreased sodium s/s:.
Answer: confusion
headache
nausea
dizzy
abdominal cramping
◉ Increased sodium s/s:.
Answer: confusion
thirst
weakness
◉ Increased phosphorus s/s:.
Answer: numbness/tingling
tetany
decreased calcium
◉ Decreased potassium s/s:.
Answer: irregular HR
muscle weakness
, leg cramping
anorexia
◉ Increased potassium s/s:.
Answer: dysryhthmias
muscle weakness
◉ Decreased chloride s/s:.
Answer: lack of emotion
anorexia
muscle cramping
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving TPN. The current
bag of TPN is empty & a new bag is not available on the unit. Which
of the following solutions should the nurse infuse until a new bag of
TPN is available?
A. Dextrose in 10% water
B. 0.45% sodium chloride
C. Dextrose 5% in LR
D. 0.9% sodium chloride.
Answer: A
