ATI NUTRITION EXAM LATEST GRADED A+
1. A nurse is teaching a group of older adult clients about dietary needs. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Older adults should decrease their calorie intake
B. Older adults should decrease their vitamin D intake
C. Older adults should decrease their fiber intake
D. Older adults should decrease their zinc intake.
2. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving parenteral nutrition and has a new prescription
for probiotic therapy. Which of the following findings indicates the therapy is effective?
A. Client has soft, formed bowel movements
B. Client’s mucous membranes are pink
C. Client reports ability to complete ADLs
D. Client’s blood glucose level is within the expected reference range
3. A nurse is planning care for a client who is to have a mechanically altered diet following a
stroke which of the following foods should nurse recommend to include in the client’s diet?
A. Mashed potatoes
B. Ice cream
C. Ground meat
D. Strawberries
E. Raw broccoli
4. A nurse is teaching a client who has hemoglobin of 10 g/dl about dietary interventions. Which of
the following menu selections by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. Apple slices
B. Cottage cheese
C. Beef liver
D. Baked potato
5. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy and reports a loss of appetite. Which
of the following strategies should the nurse recommend to increase the client’s protein intake?
A. Grate cheese into soups
B. Add mayonnaise to salads
C. Use honey on toast
D. Mix granola with fruits
6. A nurse is planning dietary teaching for a client who follows a vegetarian diet and needs to
increase his iron intake. Which of the following food recommendations should the nurse include in
the teaching?
A. Raw cauliflower
B. Carrot sticks
C. Peanut butter
D. Dried beans
7. A nurse is providing teaching about a gluten free diet to a client who has celiac disease. Which of
the following foods should the nurse recommend the client include in his diet?
A. Barley
B. Corn
C. Wheat germ
D. Salami
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, 8. A nurse is planning to reach a client who is recovering from an episode of acute diverticulitis and
needs to eat foods that are high in fiber. Which of the following food choices should the nurse plan
to recommend as having the highest fiber content?
A. 3 oz turkey
B. 1 cup low-fat, plain yogurt
C. 1/2 cup cooked white
rice D. 1/2 cup cooked peas
9. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client about sources of protein. The nurse should
identify which of the following items as a complete protein?
A. Gelatin
B. Legumes
C. Almonds
D. Salmon
10. A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a young adult client who was administered a
hypotonic IV fluid bolus for rehydration after collapsing at an athletic event. Which of the
following dindings indicates the client is experiencing water intoxication?
A. Weak pulses
B. Hypernatremia
C. Exaggerated reflexes
D. Muscle weakness
11. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has bulimia nervosa. the nurse
should notify the provider of which of the following results?
A. Magnesium 1.6
B. Hgb 14
C. WBC 5200
D. Potassium 3.2
12. A nurse is caring for a client who is taking antibiotics and develops diarrhea. Which of the
following foods should the nurse recommend to include in the client’s diet?
A. Ice cream
B. Whole wheat bread
C. Fresh orange sections
D. Yogurt
13. A nurse is reaching a client who is breastfeeding and has a new prescription for amoxinillin 250 mg
po every 8 hr. which of the following information should the nurse include in the reaching?
A. You should pump your breasts 1 hour after taking the antibiotic and discard the mike
B. You may continue to breastfeed while you are on a short term antibiotic
C. You will need to decrease your medication dose while breastfeeding
D. Your body will metabolize the antibiotic so that is will not be present in the breast mike
14. A nurse is proving dietary teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of gastroesophageal
reflux disease. Which of the following foods or beverages should the nurse recommend to
minimize heartburn?
A. Potatoes
B. Decaffeinated coffee
C. Peppermint
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1. A nurse is teaching a group of older adult clients about dietary needs. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Older adults should decrease their calorie intake
B. Older adults should decrease their vitamin D intake
C. Older adults should decrease their fiber intake
D. Older adults should decrease their zinc intake.
2. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving parenteral nutrition and has a new prescription
for probiotic therapy. Which of the following findings indicates the therapy is effective?
A. Client has soft, formed bowel movements
B. Client’s mucous membranes are pink
C. Client reports ability to complete ADLs
D. Client’s blood glucose level is within the expected reference range
3. A nurse is planning care for a client who is to have a mechanically altered diet following a
stroke which of the following foods should nurse recommend to include in the client’s diet?
A. Mashed potatoes
B. Ice cream
C. Ground meat
D. Strawberries
E. Raw broccoli
4. A nurse is teaching a client who has hemoglobin of 10 g/dl about dietary interventions. Which of
the following menu selections by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. Apple slices
B. Cottage cheese
C. Beef liver
D. Baked potato
5. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy and reports a loss of appetite. Which
of the following strategies should the nurse recommend to increase the client’s protein intake?
A. Grate cheese into soups
B. Add mayonnaise to salads
C. Use honey on toast
D. Mix granola with fruits
6. A nurse is planning dietary teaching for a client who follows a vegetarian diet and needs to
increase his iron intake. Which of the following food recommendations should the nurse include in
the teaching?
A. Raw cauliflower
B. Carrot sticks
C. Peanut butter
D. Dried beans
7. A nurse is providing teaching about a gluten free diet to a client who has celiac disease. Which of
the following foods should the nurse recommend the client include in his diet?
A. Barley
B. Corn
C. Wheat germ
D. Salami
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, 8. A nurse is planning to reach a client who is recovering from an episode of acute diverticulitis and
needs to eat foods that are high in fiber. Which of the following food choices should the nurse plan
to recommend as having the highest fiber content?
A. 3 oz turkey
B. 1 cup low-fat, plain yogurt
C. 1/2 cup cooked white
rice D. 1/2 cup cooked peas
9. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client about sources of protein. The nurse should
identify which of the following items as a complete protein?
A. Gelatin
B. Legumes
C. Almonds
D. Salmon
10. A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a young adult client who was administered a
hypotonic IV fluid bolus for rehydration after collapsing at an athletic event. Which of the
following dindings indicates the client is experiencing water intoxication?
A. Weak pulses
B. Hypernatremia
C. Exaggerated reflexes
D. Muscle weakness
11. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has bulimia nervosa. the nurse
should notify the provider of which of the following results?
A. Magnesium 1.6
B. Hgb 14
C. WBC 5200
D. Potassium 3.2
12. A nurse is caring for a client who is taking antibiotics and develops diarrhea. Which of the
following foods should the nurse recommend to include in the client’s diet?
A. Ice cream
B. Whole wheat bread
C. Fresh orange sections
D. Yogurt
13. A nurse is reaching a client who is breastfeeding and has a new prescription for amoxinillin 250 mg
po every 8 hr. which of the following information should the nurse include in the reaching?
A. You should pump your breasts 1 hour after taking the antibiotic and discard the mike
B. You may continue to breastfeed while you are on a short term antibiotic
C. You will need to decrease your medication dose while breastfeeding
D. Your body will metabolize the antibiotic so that is will not be present in the breast mike
14. A nurse is proving dietary teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of gastroesophageal
reflux disease. Which of the following foods or beverages should the nurse recommend to
minimize heartburn?
A. Potatoes
B. Decaffeinated coffee
C. Peppermint
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