ATI NUTRITION NEW MULTIPLE-
CHOICE
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS AND
RATIONALES LATEST EXAM
UPDATE
1. A nurse is teaching the parent of a 9-month-old infant about appropriate snack choices.
Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
A. Raw carrots
B. Skim milk
C. Unsalted popcorn
D. Graham crackers
Answer: D. Graham crackers
*Rationale: Graham crackers are a safe, age-appropriate finger food for a 9-month-old. Raw
carrots and popcorn are choking hazards. Skim milk is not recommended for infants; they need
whole milk for fat for brain development .*
2. A nurse is providing nutrition education to the guardians of a school-age child.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
A. "You should have your child skip breakfast to manage weight."
B. "You should eat meals together most of the time."
,C. "You should provide your child with whole fat milk."
D. "You should reward good behavior with food."
Answer: B. "You should eat meals together most of the time."
Rationale: Eating meals together as a family promotes healthy eating habits and provides an
opportunity for parents to model good nutrition. Rewarding with food can lead to unhealthy
emotional eating patterns .
3. A nurse is teaching a parent about appropriate snack choices for a toddler.
Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend as a healthy snack?
A. Grapes
B. Hot dog slices
C. Cheese cubes
D. Marshmallows
Answer: C. Cheese cubes
Rationale: Cheese cubes are a good source of calcium and protein and are a safe size for
toddlers. Grapes and hot dogs should be cut into small, non-circular pieces to prevent choking.
Marshmallows are high in sugar and a choking hazard .
4. A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the parent of a 2-year-old toddler. The
parent is concerned because the child's appetite has decreased. Which of the following
responses should the nurse make? A. "This is a sign of an underlying medical problem."
B. "You should offer large portions to encourage eating."
C. "This is normal due to a slower growth rate."
D. "You should insist that they clean their plate."
Answer: C. "This is normal due to a slower growth rate."
,Rationale: Toddlers experience a natural decrease in appetite due to a slowing of growth rate
compared to infancy. Offering small, nutritious portions and avoiding power struggles over food
is recommended.
5. A nurse is teaching a group of older adults about age-related nutritional changes.
Which of the following should the nurse include? A. The need for calories increases.
B. The ability to absorb vitamin B12 increases.
C. The sense of taste and smell may diminish.
D. The need for calcium decreases.
Answer: C. The sense of taste and smell may diminish.
Rationale: Older adults often experience a diminished sense of taste and smell, which can affect
appetite and food intake. They also have decreased absorption of vitamin B12 and calcium, and
their caloric needs generally decrease while nutrient needs remain high .
6. A nurse is teaching a client who is at 10 weeks of gestation about increasing folate in her
diet. Which of the following food choices should the nurse recommend as the best source of
folate?
A. ½ cup cooked asparagus
B. 1 small banana
C. ½ cup plain low-fat yogurt
D. 1 medium apple
Answer: A. ½ cup cooked asparagus
Rationale: Asparagus is an excellent source of folate. Adequate folate intake during early
pregnancy is crucial for preventing neural tube defects in the fetus .
7. A nurse is providing dietary teaching about prevention of neural tube defects in the fetus
to a client who is pregnant. Which of the following nutrients should the nurse recommend?
A. Calcium
B. Folate
, C. Vitamin B12
D. Magnesium
Answer: B. Folate
Rationale: Folate (folic acid) is essential for preventing neural tube defects such as spina bifida.
It is recommended that all women of childbearing age consume adequate folate .
8. A nurse is planning care for a client who is pregnant and plans to breastfeed her
newborn. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A. The newborn should receive 1 oz of glucose water after the first breastfeeding session.
B. The newborn should breastfeed every 4 hr during the day.
C. The newborn should breastfeed within the first hour after birth.
D. The newborn should be given a pacifier to soothe between feedings.
Answer: C. The newborn should breastfeed within the first hour after birth. *Rationale: Initi
breastfeeding within the first hour after birth promotes successful lactation, provides colostrum,
and supports bonding. Newborns should breastfeed on demand, typically 8-12 times in 24 hours,
and pacifiers are avoided until breastfeeding is well-established .*
9. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who was in the first trimester of
pregnancy and has chronic nausea. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I will include a high-fat food with each meal."
B. "I will eat a high-carbohydrate diet."
C. "I will lie down for one hour after eating."
D. "I will drink 12 oz of water with breakfast."
Answer: B. "I will eat a high-carbohydrate diet."
CHOICE
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS AND
RATIONALES LATEST EXAM
UPDATE
1. A nurse is teaching the parent of a 9-month-old infant about appropriate snack choices.
Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
A. Raw carrots
B. Skim milk
C. Unsalted popcorn
D. Graham crackers
Answer: D. Graham crackers
*Rationale: Graham crackers are a safe, age-appropriate finger food for a 9-month-old. Raw
carrots and popcorn are choking hazards. Skim milk is not recommended for infants; they need
whole milk for fat for brain development .*
2. A nurse is providing nutrition education to the guardians of a school-age child.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
A. "You should have your child skip breakfast to manage weight."
B. "You should eat meals together most of the time."
,C. "You should provide your child with whole fat milk."
D. "You should reward good behavior with food."
Answer: B. "You should eat meals together most of the time."
Rationale: Eating meals together as a family promotes healthy eating habits and provides an
opportunity for parents to model good nutrition. Rewarding with food can lead to unhealthy
emotional eating patterns .
3. A nurse is teaching a parent about appropriate snack choices for a toddler.
Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend as a healthy snack?
A. Grapes
B. Hot dog slices
C. Cheese cubes
D. Marshmallows
Answer: C. Cheese cubes
Rationale: Cheese cubes are a good source of calcium and protein and are a safe size for
toddlers. Grapes and hot dogs should be cut into small, non-circular pieces to prevent choking.
Marshmallows are high in sugar and a choking hazard .
4. A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the parent of a 2-year-old toddler. The
parent is concerned because the child's appetite has decreased. Which of the following
responses should the nurse make? A. "This is a sign of an underlying medical problem."
B. "You should offer large portions to encourage eating."
C. "This is normal due to a slower growth rate."
D. "You should insist that they clean their plate."
Answer: C. "This is normal due to a slower growth rate."
,Rationale: Toddlers experience a natural decrease in appetite due to a slowing of growth rate
compared to infancy. Offering small, nutritious portions and avoiding power struggles over food
is recommended.
5. A nurse is teaching a group of older adults about age-related nutritional changes.
Which of the following should the nurse include? A. The need for calories increases.
B. The ability to absorb vitamin B12 increases.
C. The sense of taste and smell may diminish.
D. The need for calcium decreases.
Answer: C. The sense of taste and smell may diminish.
Rationale: Older adults often experience a diminished sense of taste and smell, which can affect
appetite and food intake. They also have decreased absorption of vitamin B12 and calcium, and
their caloric needs generally decrease while nutrient needs remain high .
6. A nurse is teaching a client who is at 10 weeks of gestation about increasing folate in her
diet. Which of the following food choices should the nurse recommend as the best source of
folate?
A. ½ cup cooked asparagus
B. 1 small banana
C. ½ cup plain low-fat yogurt
D. 1 medium apple
Answer: A. ½ cup cooked asparagus
Rationale: Asparagus is an excellent source of folate. Adequate folate intake during early
pregnancy is crucial for preventing neural tube defects in the fetus .
7. A nurse is providing dietary teaching about prevention of neural tube defects in the fetus
to a client who is pregnant. Which of the following nutrients should the nurse recommend?
A. Calcium
B. Folate
, C. Vitamin B12
D. Magnesium
Answer: B. Folate
Rationale: Folate (folic acid) is essential for preventing neural tube defects such as spina bifida.
It is recommended that all women of childbearing age consume adequate folate .
8. A nurse is planning care for a client who is pregnant and plans to breastfeed her
newborn. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A. The newborn should receive 1 oz of glucose water after the first breastfeeding session.
B. The newborn should breastfeed every 4 hr during the day.
C. The newborn should breastfeed within the first hour after birth.
D. The newborn should be given a pacifier to soothe between feedings.
Answer: C. The newborn should breastfeed within the first hour after birth. *Rationale: Initi
breastfeeding within the first hour after birth promotes successful lactation, provides colostrum,
and supports bonding. Newborns should breastfeed on demand, typically 8-12 times in 24 hours,
and pacifiers are avoided until breastfeeding is well-established .*
9. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who was in the first trimester of
pregnancy and has chronic nausea. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I will include a high-fat food with each meal."
B. "I will eat a high-carbohydrate diet."
C. "I will lie down for one hour after eating."
D. "I will drink 12 oz of water with breakfast."
Answer: B. "I will eat a high-carbohydrate diet."
