ATI NUTRITION PROCTORED EXAM SCRIPT
FINAL PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
◉ 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 performing dietary needs assessments for a group of
clients. A blenderized liquid diet is appropriate for which of the
following clients? Select all that apply.
A. A client who has a wired jaw due to an MVA
B. A client who is 24 hr postop following temporomandibular joint
repair
FINAL PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
◉ 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 performing dietary needs assessments for a group of
clients. A blenderized liquid diet is appropriate for which of the
following clients? Select all that apply.
A. A client who has a wired jaw due to an MVA
B. A client who is 24 hr postop following temporomandibular joint
repair
