ATI Nutrition Proctored Exam Guide 2025/2026 /ATI
Nursing Education: All NGN Questions & Verified
Answers for First-Time Exam Succes
Which of the following should the nurse include in the
teaching? Select all that apply. A. Carbs should comprise
55% of daily caloric intake B. Use hydrogenated oils for
cooking C. Table sugar may be added to cereals D. Drink
an alcoholic beverage w/meals E. Protein foods can be
substituted for carb foods - ANSWER//A, C, D Not B-
hydrogenated oils contain trans fatty acids & cause
hyperlipidemia Not E-carbs can be exchanged but not
w/proteins A nurse is reviewing dietary guidelines to
include in the plan of care for a client who has type 2
DM. Which of the following guidelines should the nurse
include? Select all that apply. A. Weight management B.
Lipid profile C. Cultural needs D. Sleep patterns E.
Personal preferences - ANSWER//A, B, C, E To avoid
hypoglycemia, the client should consume alcohol... -
ANSWER//with a meal or immediately after a meal
_______________can be included in a diabetic diet as
long as adequate insulin or other agents are provided to
cover the sugar intake. - ANSWER//Sucrose (table sugar)
The nurse should instruct the diabetic client that their
intake of carbohydrates should be ___to___% of total
daily caloric intake. - ANSWER//45-60% The lacto-ovo
vegetarian diet includes: - ANSWER//dairy products and
eggs A nurse is teaching a client measures for healthy
bones. Which of the following statements by the client
requires additional teaching? A. "I will eat foods high in
calcium." B. "I will increase my fluid intake." C. "I
should participate in weight bearing exercises." D. "I
,should get my vitamin D from the sunlight." -
ANSWER//B. increasing fluid does not promote healthy
bones A nurse is conducting a nutritional class to a group
of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following should
be included in the teaching? A. Limit saturated fat to
10% of total caloric intake. B. Good bowel function
requires 35 g/day of fiber for women. C. Limit
cholesterol consumption to 400 mg/day D. Normal
functioning cardiac systems depends on B-complex
vitamins - ANSWER//A A nurse is discussing essential
nutrients for normal functioning of the nervous system.
Which of the following should be included in the
teaching? Select all that apply. A. Calcium B. Thiamin C.
Vitamin B6 D. Sodium E. Phosphorus - ANSWER//A, B,
C, D A school nurse is teaching a group of students how
to read food labels. Which of the following should be
included in the teaching? Select all that apply. A. Total
carbohydrates B. Total fat C. Calories D. Magnesium E.
Dietary fiber - ANSWER//A, B, C, E Normal
functioning of the nervous system depends on adequate
levels of the B-complex vitamins, especially: and also
adequate levels of ____and _____for regulators of nerve
responses. - ANSWER//thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6 and
B12 calcium and sodium normal BMI: -
ANSWER//18.5-24.9 obesity BMI is classified as: -
ANSWER//BMI greater than or equal to 30 Basic food
choices for kosher, orthodox Judaism diets: -
ANSWER//-meat -no mixing meat and diary
(cheeseburger) -no pork or shellfish -fish must have
scales & fins to be kosher A client who follows seventh-
day Adventist dietary laws will eat a strict: They also
avoid: - ANSWER//vegetarian diet, some are lacto-ovo,
some are vegan. they avoid alcohol, coffee, tea and
,caffeinated beverages. A nurse is teaching a client who
has cancer about appropriate food choices. The nurse
determines that the client understands the information
when she chooses which of the following snacks? Select
all that apply. A. Peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat
bread w/2% milk B. Popcorn w/soda C. Yogurt topped
w/granola & a banana D. Meat lasagna w/buttered garlic
bread E. Plain baked potato - ANSWER//A, C, D Three
complications of TPN: - ANSWER//Diarrhea Polyuria
Hypocalciumia What has more calcium yogurt or cheese?
- ANSWER//yogurt Niacin is found in sources such as: -
ANSWER//Beef liver nuts legumes whole-grain enriched
breads and cereals Two medications may be added to PN
solutions however administering any IV medication
through a PN IV line or port is contraindicated. What are
the two medications? - ANSWER//Heparin and insulin
Expected reference range for pre-albumin: -
ANSWER//23-43 Which of the following food choices is
appropriate for a pt. with GERD? Select all that apply. A.
Baked salmon B. Skim milk C. Orange juice D.
Decaffeinated tea E. Eggs and salsa - ANSWER//A, B, D
For which disease/condition would the nurse teach the
client about a gluten-free diet? A. A 54 year old man
with pancreatitis. B. A 32 year old woman with celiac
disease. C. A 22 year old man with diverticulitis. D. A 76
year old woman with breast cancer. - ANSWER//B.
Celiac disease is also known as gluten-sensitive
enteropathy (GSE), celiac sprue, and gluten intolerance.
It is chronic & hereditary and the client should be
instructed to avoid gluten. Foods/beverages that are
gluten-free include: (select all that apply) A. Milk,
cheese, dairy products B. Beer C. Fried Eggs D. Baked
potatoes E. Fruits and vegetables F. Whole wheat bread -
, ANSWER//A, C, D, E A patient who has celiac disease
should increase intake of what? - ANSWER//simple
carbohydrates (fruits, veggies, milk, etc.) A nurse is
providing instructions to a client who has a new
diagnosis of celiac disease. Which of the following food
choices by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
A. Potatoes B. Graham crackers C. Wild rice D. Canned
pears - ANSWER//B. Graham crackers are made from
wheat flour All others are gluten-free A client with what
disease will be instructed to avoid foods with seeds or
husks (corn, popcorn, berries, tomatoes)? -
ANSWER//diverticular A nurse is providing instructions
to a client who reports constipation & has a prescription
for a high-fiber, low-fat diet. Which of the following
food choices by the client indicates understanding of the
teaching? A. Peanut butter B. Peeled apples C.
Hardboiled egg D. Brown rice - ANSWER//D A nurse is
caring for a client post appy. The nurse verifies the
postop prescription, which reads "discontinue NPO status;
advance diet as tolerated." Which of the following are
appropriate for the nurse to offer the client? Select all
that apply. A. Applesauce B. Chicken broth C. Sherbet D.
Wheat toast E. Cranberry juice - ANSWER//B, E A
client postop will be on a clear liquid diet following
surgery to transition as tolerated back to normal diet.
Cranberry juice and chicken broth are clear liquid
selections. A nurse is caring for a client who is on a full
liquid diet due to dysphagia. Which of the following
nursing actions is the highest priority? A. Add thickener
to liquids. B. Educate the client about acceptable liquids.
C. Perform a calorie count of consumed liquids. D. Offer
high-protein liquid supplements. - ANSWER//A this is
highest priority to reduce the risk of aspiration A nurse is
Nursing Education: All NGN Questions & Verified
Answers for First-Time Exam Succes
Which of the following should the nurse include in the
teaching? Select all that apply. A. Carbs should comprise
55% of daily caloric intake B. Use hydrogenated oils for
cooking C. Table sugar may be added to cereals D. Drink
an alcoholic beverage w/meals E. Protein foods can be
substituted for carb foods - ANSWER//A, C, D Not B-
hydrogenated oils contain trans fatty acids & cause
hyperlipidemia Not E-carbs can be exchanged but not
w/proteins A nurse is reviewing dietary guidelines to
include in the plan of care for a client who has type 2
DM. Which of the following guidelines should the nurse
include? Select all that apply. A. Weight management B.
Lipid profile C. Cultural needs D. Sleep patterns E.
Personal preferences - ANSWER//A, B, C, E To avoid
hypoglycemia, the client should consume alcohol... -
ANSWER//with a meal or immediately after a meal
_______________can be included in a diabetic diet as
long as adequate insulin or other agents are provided to
cover the sugar intake. - ANSWER//Sucrose (table sugar)
The nurse should instruct the diabetic client that their
intake of carbohydrates should be ___to___% of total
daily caloric intake. - ANSWER//45-60% The lacto-ovo
vegetarian diet includes: - ANSWER//dairy products and
eggs A nurse is teaching a client measures for healthy
bones. Which of the following statements by the client
requires additional teaching? A. "I will eat foods high in
calcium." B. "I will increase my fluid intake." C. "I
should participate in weight bearing exercises." D. "I
,should get my vitamin D from the sunlight." -
ANSWER//B. increasing fluid does not promote healthy
bones A nurse is conducting a nutritional class to a group
of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following should
be included in the teaching? A. Limit saturated fat to
10% of total caloric intake. B. Good bowel function
requires 35 g/day of fiber for women. C. Limit
cholesterol consumption to 400 mg/day D. Normal
functioning cardiac systems depends on B-complex
vitamins - ANSWER//A A nurse is discussing essential
nutrients for normal functioning of the nervous system.
Which of the following should be included in the
teaching? Select all that apply. A. Calcium B. Thiamin C.
Vitamin B6 D. Sodium E. Phosphorus - ANSWER//A, B,
C, D A school nurse is teaching a group of students how
to read food labels. Which of the following should be
included in the teaching? Select all that apply. A. Total
carbohydrates B. Total fat C. Calories D. Magnesium E.
Dietary fiber - ANSWER//A, B, C, E Normal
functioning of the nervous system depends on adequate
levels of the B-complex vitamins, especially: and also
adequate levels of ____and _____for regulators of nerve
responses. - ANSWER//thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6 and
B12 calcium and sodium normal BMI: -
ANSWER//18.5-24.9 obesity BMI is classified as: -
ANSWER//BMI greater than or equal to 30 Basic food
choices for kosher, orthodox Judaism diets: -
ANSWER//-meat -no mixing meat and diary
(cheeseburger) -no pork or shellfish -fish must have
scales & fins to be kosher A client who follows seventh-
day Adventist dietary laws will eat a strict: They also
avoid: - ANSWER//vegetarian diet, some are lacto-ovo,
some are vegan. they avoid alcohol, coffee, tea and
,caffeinated beverages. A nurse is teaching a client who
has cancer about appropriate food choices. The nurse
determines that the client understands the information
when she chooses which of the following snacks? Select
all that apply. A. Peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat
bread w/2% milk B. Popcorn w/soda C. Yogurt topped
w/granola & a banana D. Meat lasagna w/buttered garlic
bread E. Plain baked potato - ANSWER//A, C, D Three
complications of TPN: - ANSWER//Diarrhea Polyuria
Hypocalciumia What has more calcium yogurt or cheese?
- ANSWER//yogurt Niacin is found in sources such as: -
ANSWER//Beef liver nuts legumes whole-grain enriched
breads and cereals Two medications may be added to PN
solutions however administering any IV medication
through a PN IV line or port is contraindicated. What are
the two medications? - ANSWER//Heparin and insulin
Expected reference range for pre-albumin: -
ANSWER//23-43 Which of the following food choices is
appropriate for a pt. with GERD? Select all that apply. A.
Baked salmon B. Skim milk C. Orange juice D.
Decaffeinated tea E. Eggs and salsa - ANSWER//A, B, D
For which disease/condition would the nurse teach the
client about a gluten-free diet? A. A 54 year old man
with pancreatitis. B. A 32 year old woman with celiac
disease. C. A 22 year old man with diverticulitis. D. A 76
year old woman with breast cancer. - ANSWER//B.
Celiac disease is also known as gluten-sensitive
enteropathy (GSE), celiac sprue, and gluten intolerance.
It is chronic & hereditary and the client should be
instructed to avoid gluten. Foods/beverages that are
gluten-free include: (select all that apply) A. Milk,
cheese, dairy products B. Beer C. Fried Eggs D. Baked
potatoes E. Fruits and vegetables F. Whole wheat bread -
, ANSWER//A, C, D, E A patient who has celiac disease
should increase intake of what? - ANSWER//simple
carbohydrates (fruits, veggies, milk, etc.) A nurse is
providing instructions to a client who has a new
diagnosis of celiac disease. Which of the following food
choices by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
A. Potatoes B. Graham crackers C. Wild rice D. Canned
pears - ANSWER//B. Graham crackers are made from
wheat flour All others are gluten-free A client with what
disease will be instructed to avoid foods with seeds or
husks (corn, popcorn, berries, tomatoes)? -
ANSWER//diverticular A nurse is providing instructions
to a client who reports constipation & has a prescription
for a high-fiber, low-fat diet. Which of the following
food choices by the client indicates understanding of the
teaching? A. Peanut butter B. Peeled apples C.
Hardboiled egg D. Brown rice - ANSWER//D A nurse is
caring for a client post appy. The nurse verifies the
postop prescription, which reads "discontinue NPO status;
advance diet as tolerated." Which of the following are
appropriate for the nurse to offer the client? Select all
that apply. A. Applesauce B. Chicken broth C. Sherbet D.
Wheat toast E. Cranberry juice - ANSWER//B, E A
client postop will be on a clear liquid diet following
surgery to transition as tolerated back to normal diet.
Cranberry juice and chicken broth are clear liquid
selections. A nurse is caring for a client who is on a full
liquid diet due to dysphagia. Which of the following
nursing actions is the highest priority? A. Add thickener
to liquids. B. Educate the client about acceptable liquids.
C. Perform a calorie count of consumed liquids. D. Offer
high-protein liquid supplements. - ANSWER//A this is
highest priority to reduce the risk of aspiration A nurse is
