ATI RN NUTRITION PRACTICE TEST 2023 ALL 100
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is discussing essential nutrients for normal functioning of the nervous
system with a client. Which of the following should the nurse include in the
teaching? (Select all that apply.)
A. Calcium
B. Thiamin
C. Vitamin B6
D. Sodium
E. Phosphorus - ANSWER--A. Calcium
D. Sodium
important regulators for nerve responses
B. Thiamin
C. Vitamin B6
requires adequate B-complex vitamins (especially thiamin, biotin, and vitamins B6
& B12)
Describe Dietary Recommendations to Prevent Cancer - ANSWER--Increase high
fiber, plant based foods.
Limit saturated and polyunsaturated fat (emphasize monounsaturated fat or
omega-3 fatty acids like nuts and fish.
Limit sodium intake.
, ATI RN NUTRITION PRACTICE TEST 2023 ALL 100
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED A+
Avoid excess alcohol intake.
Regular physical activity.
A nurse is teaching about norovirus to a group of adults at a local community
center. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
A. Use of hand sanitizer when handling foods will protect against norovirus.
B. Clients who are pregnant are more susceptible to developing norovirus.
C. Norovirus usually lasts 4 to 5 days.
D. The onset of norovirus is 24 to 48 hours after exposure to the pathogen. -
ANSWER--D. The onset of norovirus is 24 to 48 hours after exposure to the
pathogen.
A nurse is providing teaching about food allergies to a group of new parents.
Infants who react to which of the following foods typically outgrow the
sensitivity? (Select all that apply.).
A. Soy
B. Wheat
C. Cow's milk
D. Eggs
E. Fish - ANSWER--A. Soy
C. Cow's Milk
, ATI RN NUTRITION PRACTICE TEST 2023 ALL 100
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED A+
typically outgrow the sensitivity by age 4
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to begin taking the MAOI
selegiline. Consuming which of the following foods while taking this medication
could cause a hypertensive crisis?
A. Grapefruit juice
B. Dark green vegetables
C. Greek yogurt
D. Smoked fish - ANSWER--D. Smoked Fish
high in tyramine which has hypertensive effects
List foodborne illnesses - ANSWER--Salmonella,
Escherichia Coli 0157:H7,
Listeria Monocytogenes,
Norovirus
Norovirus (Cause & Manifestations) - ANSWER--Cause: consuming contaminated
fruits & vegetables, oysters, and contaminated water.
Manifestations: projectile vomiting, fever, myalgia, and watery diarrhea.
, ATI RN NUTRITION PRACTICE TEST 2023 ALL 100
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED A+
Escherichia Coli 0157:H7 (Cause & Manifestations) - ANSWER--Cause: raw or
undercooked meat (especially ground beef)
Manifestations: severe abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Listeria Monocytogenes (Cause & Manifestations) - ANSWER--Cause: soft cheese,
raw milk products, undercooked poultry, processed meats, and raw vegetables.
Manifestations: sudden fever, diarrhea, headache, back pain, and abdominal
discomfort.
can lead to stillbirth or miscarriage
Salmonella (Cause & Manifestations) - ANSWER--Cause: eating undercooked or
raw meat, poultry, eggs, fish, fruit, and dairy products.
Manifestations: headache, fever, abdominal cramping, diarrhea, nausea, and
vomiting.
can be fatal
A nurse is assisting a client with selecting food choices on a menu. Which of the
following actions by the nurse demonstrates ethnocentrism?
A. Asking the client about some favorite food choices
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is discussing essential nutrients for normal functioning of the nervous
system with a client. Which of the following should the nurse include in the
teaching? (Select all that apply.)
A. Calcium
B. Thiamin
C. Vitamin B6
D. Sodium
E. Phosphorus - ANSWER--A. Calcium
D. Sodium
important regulators for nerve responses
B. Thiamin
C. Vitamin B6
requires adequate B-complex vitamins (especially thiamin, biotin, and vitamins B6
& B12)
Describe Dietary Recommendations to Prevent Cancer - ANSWER--Increase high
fiber, plant based foods.
Limit saturated and polyunsaturated fat (emphasize monounsaturated fat or
omega-3 fatty acids like nuts and fish.
Limit sodium intake.
, ATI RN NUTRITION PRACTICE TEST 2023 ALL 100
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED A+
Avoid excess alcohol intake.
Regular physical activity.
A nurse is teaching about norovirus to a group of adults at a local community
center. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
A. Use of hand sanitizer when handling foods will protect against norovirus.
B. Clients who are pregnant are more susceptible to developing norovirus.
C. Norovirus usually lasts 4 to 5 days.
D. The onset of norovirus is 24 to 48 hours after exposure to the pathogen. -
ANSWER--D. The onset of norovirus is 24 to 48 hours after exposure to the
pathogen.
A nurse is providing teaching about food allergies to a group of new parents.
Infants who react to which of the following foods typically outgrow the
sensitivity? (Select all that apply.).
A. Soy
B. Wheat
C. Cow's milk
D. Eggs
E. Fish - ANSWER--A. Soy
C. Cow's Milk
, ATI RN NUTRITION PRACTICE TEST 2023 ALL 100
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED A+
typically outgrow the sensitivity by age 4
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to begin taking the MAOI
selegiline. Consuming which of the following foods while taking this medication
could cause a hypertensive crisis?
A. Grapefruit juice
B. Dark green vegetables
C. Greek yogurt
D. Smoked fish - ANSWER--D. Smoked Fish
high in tyramine which has hypertensive effects
List foodborne illnesses - ANSWER--Salmonella,
Escherichia Coli 0157:H7,
Listeria Monocytogenes,
Norovirus
Norovirus (Cause & Manifestations) - ANSWER--Cause: consuming contaminated
fruits & vegetables, oysters, and contaminated water.
Manifestations: projectile vomiting, fever, myalgia, and watery diarrhea.
, ATI RN NUTRITION PRACTICE TEST 2023 ALL 100
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED A+
Escherichia Coli 0157:H7 (Cause & Manifestations) - ANSWER--Cause: raw or
undercooked meat (especially ground beef)
Manifestations: severe abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Listeria Monocytogenes (Cause & Manifestations) - ANSWER--Cause: soft cheese,
raw milk products, undercooked poultry, processed meats, and raw vegetables.
Manifestations: sudden fever, diarrhea, headache, back pain, and abdominal
discomfort.
can lead to stillbirth or miscarriage
Salmonella (Cause & Manifestations) - ANSWER--Cause: eating undercooked or
raw meat, poultry, eggs, fish, fruit, and dairy products.
Manifestations: headache, fever, abdominal cramping, diarrhea, nausea, and
vomiting.
can be fatal
A nurse is assisting a client with selecting food choices on a menu. Which of the
following actions by the nurse demonstrates ethnocentrism?
A. Asking the client about some favorite food choices
