ATI NUTRITION
PROCTORED EXAM
70/70 Q&A
BETTERACADEMICS
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,1. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a new
diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which of the following foods
or beverages shouldthe nurse recommended to minimize heartburn?
• Orange juice
• Decaffeinated coffee
• Peppermint
• Potatoes
2. A nurse is preparing g to teach a group of clients about vitamins and
minerals. The nurse should include in the teaching that which of the following
minerals is necessary for the transmission of nerve impulses?
• Phosphorus
• Calcium
• Chloride
• Zinc
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has a body mass index (BMI) of 30. Four
weeks after nutritional counseling, which of the following evaluation findings
indicates theplan of care was followed?
• BMI of 25
• Weight gain of 1.8kg
• BMI of 33
• Weight loss of 2.7kg
4. A nurse is caring for a client who follows the dietary laws of Orthodox
Judaism.Which of the following meal choices should the nurse request for
the client?
• Turkey and cheese sandwich
• Spaghetti with tomato sauce
• Pork chop and applesauce
• Scrambled eggs and bacon
5. A nurse is a long-term care facility is developing strategies to promote
increased food intake for an older adult client. Which of the following
interventions should thenurse implement?
• Offer sugar substitutes to increase the client’s appetite.
• Provide opportunities to eat three large meals per day.
• Provide entertainment while the client is eating.
• Offer finger foods at mealtime.
6. A nurse is caring for four clients. The nurse should plan to
administer totalparenteral nutrition for which of the following clients?
• A client who is postoperative following a laminectomy and is receiving IV
PCA
• A client who has dysphagia and does not recognize his family
• A client who has COPD and is going home with oxygen
• A client who has colon cancer and will undergo a hemicolectomy
7. A nurse is performing a nutritional evaluation for a client who reports
paresthesia of the hands and feet. The nurse should identify this manifestation
as an indication ofwhich of the following dietary deficiencies?
• Iron
• Riboflavin
• Vitamin C
, • Vitamin B12
8. A nurse is caring for a client who reports she is having difficulty losing
weight.Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
• Eat small portions of the high-calorie foods first.
• Set a goal and you will be able to attain it.
• It is helpful to self-monitor your eating.
• Taste food while cooking to help curb your appetite.
9. A nurse is providing discharge teaching about food choices to a client
who hashypokalemia. Which of the following foods should the nurse
identify as the best source of potassium?
• 1 cup grapes
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 cup cooked tomatoes
• 1 cup apple slices
10. A nurse is providing teaching to an obese client who has gestational
diabetes andis at 25 weeks of gestation. Which of the following statements
made by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
• This does not mean that my baby will have this disease.
• This means that I will have diabetes for the rest of my life.
• If I feel dizzy, I should drink six ounces of a non-diet soda.
• Being obese might be one reason why I developed diabetes.
11. A nurse is planning care for a client who has ascites secondary to liver
disease.Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the
plan of care?
• Reduce complex carbohydrates to 30% of total calories.
• Restrict protein intake to less than 0.8 g/kg/day.
• Decrease daily caloric intake by 20%.
• Limit sodium to 2000 mg or less per day.
12. A nurse is planning eating strategies with a client who has nausea
fromequilibrium imbalance. Which of the following strategies should
the nurse recommend?
• Encourage the client to eat even if nauseated.
• Provide low-fat carbohydrates with meals.
• Limit fluid intake between meals.
• Serve hot foods at mealtime.
13. A nurse is discussing denture care with the partner of a client who is
unable toperform oral hygiene. Which of the following should be included
in the discussion?
• Floss dentures as part of daily cleaning.
• Wipe dentures before storing them in a dry container at night.
• Wrap gloved fingers with gauze to remove dentures.
• Use a washcloth to clean the denture surfaces.
14. A nurse is caring for a 30-month-old toddler and is preparing a nutritional
snack.Which of the following foods is appropriate for the nurse to offer the
toddler?
• Plain popcorn
• Grapes
PROCTORED EXAM
70/70 Q&A
BETTERACADEMICS
For more papers email:
,1. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a new
diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which of the following foods
or beverages shouldthe nurse recommended to minimize heartburn?
• Orange juice
• Decaffeinated coffee
• Peppermint
• Potatoes
2. A nurse is preparing g to teach a group of clients about vitamins and
minerals. The nurse should include in the teaching that which of the following
minerals is necessary for the transmission of nerve impulses?
• Phosphorus
• Calcium
• Chloride
• Zinc
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has a body mass index (BMI) of 30. Four
weeks after nutritional counseling, which of the following evaluation findings
indicates theplan of care was followed?
• BMI of 25
• Weight gain of 1.8kg
• BMI of 33
• Weight loss of 2.7kg
4. A nurse is caring for a client who follows the dietary laws of Orthodox
Judaism.Which of the following meal choices should the nurse request for
the client?
• Turkey and cheese sandwich
• Spaghetti with tomato sauce
• Pork chop and applesauce
• Scrambled eggs and bacon
5. A nurse is a long-term care facility is developing strategies to promote
increased food intake for an older adult client. Which of the following
interventions should thenurse implement?
• Offer sugar substitutes to increase the client’s appetite.
• Provide opportunities to eat three large meals per day.
• Provide entertainment while the client is eating.
• Offer finger foods at mealtime.
6. A nurse is caring for four clients. The nurse should plan to
administer totalparenteral nutrition for which of the following clients?
• A client who is postoperative following a laminectomy and is receiving IV
PCA
• A client who has dysphagia and does not recognize his family
• A client who has COPD and is going home with oxygen
• A client who has colon cancer and will undergo a hemicolectomy
7. A nurse is performing a nutritional evaluation for a client who reports
paresthesia of the hands and feet. The nurse should identify this manifestation
as an indication ofwhich of the following dietary deficiencies?
• Iron
• Riboflavin
• Vitamin C
, • Vitamin B12
8. A nurse is caring for a client who reports she is having difficulty losing
weight.Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
• Eat small portions of the high-calorie foods first.
• Set a goal and you will be able to attain it.
• It is helpful to self-monitor your eating.
• Taste food while cooking to help curb your appetite.
9. A nurse is providing discharge teaching about food choices to a client
who hashypokalemia. Which of the following foods should the nurse
identify as the best source of potassium?
• 1 cup grapes
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 cup cooked tomatoes
• 1 cup apple slices
10. A nurse is providing teaching to an obese client who has gestational
diabetes andis at 25 weeks of gestation. Which of the following statements
made by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
• This does not mean that my baby will have this disease.
• This means that I will have diabetes for the rest of my life.
• If I feel dizzy, I should drink six ounces of a non-diet soda.
• Being obese might be one reason why I developed diabetes.
11. A nurse is planning care for a client who has ascites secondary to liver
disease.Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the
plan of care?
• Reduce complex carbohydrates to 30% of total calories.
• Restrict protein intake to less than 0.8 g/kg/day.
• Decrease daily caloric intake by 20%.
• Limit sodium to 2000 mg or less per day.
12. A nurse is planning eating strategies with a client who has nausea
fromequilibrium imbalance. Which of the following strategies should
the nurse recommend?
• Encourage the client to eat even if nauseated.
• Provide low-fat carbohydrates with meals.
• Limit fluid intake between meals.
• Serve hot foods at mealtime.
13. A nurse is discussing denture care with the partner of a client who is
unable toperform oral hygiene. Which of the following should be included
in the discussion?
• Floss dentures as part of daily cleaning.
• Wipe dentures before storing them in a dry container at night.
• Wrap gloved fingers with gauze to remove dentures.
• Use a washcloth to clean the denture surfaces.
14. A nurse is caring for a 30-month-old toddler and is preparing a nutritional
snack.Which of the following foods is appropriate for the nurse to offer the
toddler?
• Plain popcorn
• Grapes
