ATI NUTRITION PROCTORED EXAM 100% VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (2023 UPDATE)
A nurse is reinforcing diet teaching to a client who has type 2 DM. Which of the following should
thenurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.
• Carbs should comprise 55% of daily caloric intake
• Use hydrogenated oils for cooking
• Table sugar may be added to cereals
• Drink an alcoholic beverage w/meals
• Protein foods can be substituted for carb foods
A nurse is reviewing dietary guidelines to include in the plan of care for a client who has type 2
DM. Which of the following guidelines should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
• Weight management
• Lipid profile
• Cultural needs
• Sleep patterns
• Personal preferences
A nurse is teaching a client measures for healthy bones. Which of the following statements by the
clientrequires additional teaching?
• "I will eat foods high in calcium."
• "I will increase my fluid intake."
• "I should participate in weight bearing exercises."
• "I should get my vitamin D from the sunlight."
A nurse is conducting a nutritional class to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the
followingshould be included in the teaching?
• Limit saturated fat to 10% of total caloric intake.
• Good bowel function requires 35 g/day of fiber for women.
• Limit cholesterol consumption to 400 mg/day
• Normal functioning cardiac systems depends on B-complex vitamins
A nurse is discussing essential nutrients for normal functioning of the nervous system. Which of the
following should be included in the teaching? Select all that apply.
• Calcium
• Thiamin
• Vitamin B6
• Sodium
• Phosphorus
A school nurse is teaching a group of students how to read food labels. Which of the following should
beincluded in the teaching? Select all that apply.
• Total carbohydrates
• Total fat
• Calories
• Magnesium
,• Dietary fiber
A nurse is teaching a client who has cancer about appropriate food choices. The nurse determines that
theclient understands the information when she chooses which of the following snacks? Select all that
apply.
• Peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat bread w/2% milk
• Popcorn w/soda
• Yogurt topped w/granola & a banana
• Meat lasagna w/buttered garlic bread
• Plain baked potato
Which of the following food choices is appropriate for a pt. with GERD? Select all that apply.
• Baked salmon
• Skim milk
• Orange juice
• Decaffeinated tea
• Eggs and salsa
For which disease/condition would the nurse teach the client about a gluten-free diet?
• A 54 year old man with pancreatitis.
• A 32 year old woman with celiac disease.
• A 22 year old man with diverticulitis.
• A 76 year old woman with breast cancer.
A nurse is providing instructions to a client who has a new diagnosis of celiac disease. Which of
thefollowing food choices by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
• Potatoes
• Graham crackers
• Wild rice
• Canned pears
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?
• Peanut butter
• Peeled apples
• Hardboiled egg
• Brown rice
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
nurseto offer the client? Select all that apply.
• Applesauce
• Chicken broth
• Sherbet
• Wheat toast
• Cranberry juice
, A nurse is caring for a client who is on a full liquid diet due to dysphagia. Which of the following
nursingactions is the highest priority?
• Add thickener to liquids.
• Educate the client about acceptable liquids.
• Perform a calorie count of consumed liquids.
• Offer high-protein liquid supplements.
A nurse is performing dietary needs assessments for a group of clients. A blenderized liquid
diet isappropriate for which of the following clients? Select all that apply.
• A client who has a wired jaw due to an MVA
• A client who is 24 hr postop following temporomandibular joint repair
• A client who has difficulty chewing due to a traumatic brain injury
• A client who has hypercholesterolemia due to CAD
• A client who is scheduled for a colonoscopy the next morning
A nurse is assessing a client who is postop following a colon resection. Which of the following
findings indicates that the client is ready to transition from NPO to oral intake?
• Client report of hunger
• Urinary output exceeding 30 mL/hr
• Decrease in incisional pain
• Passage of flatus
A nurse is assisting a client who has a prescription for a mechanical soft diet w/food selections. Which
ofthe following are appropriate selections by the client? Select all that apply.
• Dried prunes
• Ground turkey
• Mashed carrots
• Fresh strawberries
• Cottage cheese
A nurse is teaching a client who is undergoing cancer treatment about interventions to manage
stomatitis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
• "I will try chewing larger pieces of food."
• "I will avoid toasting my bread."
• "I will consume more food in the morning."
• "I will add more citrus foods to my diet.”
Which of the following food choices by a client undergoing chemotherapy with presence of stomatitis
indicates a need for further teaching?
• Small pieces of bananas
• Cut up fresh orange & pineapple slices
• Yogurt with granola
• Meat lasagna
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypoglycemia. Which of the following is an appropriate action
bythe nurse?
• Offer crackers & cheese
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (2023 UPDATE)
A nurse is reinforcing diet teaching to a client who has type 2 DM. Which of the following should
thenurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.
• Carbs should comprise 55% of daily caloric intake
• Use hydrogenated oils for cooking
• Table sugar may be added to cereals
• Drink an alcoholic beverage w/meals
• Protein foods can be substituted for carb foods
A nurse is reviewing dietary guidelines to include in the plan of care for a client who has type 2
DM. Which of the following guidelines should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
• Weight management
• Lipid profile
• Cultural needs
• Sleep patterns
• Personal preferences
A nurse is teaching a client measures for healthy bones. Which of the following statements by the
clientrequires additional teaching?
• "I will eat foods high in calcium."
• "I will increase my fluid intake."
• "I should participate in weight bearing exercises."
• "I should get my vitamin D from the sunlight."
A nurse is conducting a nutritional class to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the
followingshould be included in the teaching?
• Limit saturated fat to 10% of total caloric intake.
• Good bowel function requires 35 g/day of fiber for women.
• Limit cholesterol consumption to 400 mg/day
• Normal functioning cardiac systems depends on B-complex vitamins
A nurse is discussing essential nutrients for normal functioning of the nervous system. Which of the
following should be included in the teaching? Select all that apply.
• Calcium
• Thiamin
• Vitamin B6
• Sodium
• Phosphorus
A school nurse is teaching a group of students how to read food labels. Which of the following should
beincluded in the teaching? Select all that apply.
• Total carbohydrates
• Total fat
• Calories
• Magnesium
,• Dietary fiber
A nurse is teaching a client who has cancer about appropriate food choices. The nurse determines that
theclient understands the information when she chooses which of the following snacks? Select all that
apply.
• Peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat bread w/2% milk
• Popcorn w/soda
• Yogurt topped w/granola & a banana
• Meat lasagna w/buttered garlic bread
• Plain baked potato
Which of the following food choices is appropriate for a pt. with GERD? Select all that apply.
• Baked salmon
• Skim milk
• Orange juice
• Decaffeinated tea
• Eggs and salsa
For which disease/condition would the nurse teach the client about a gluten-free diet?
• A 54 year old man with pancreatitis.
• A 32 year old woman with celiac disease.
• A 22 year old man with diverticulitis.
• A 76 year old woman with breast cancer.
A nurse is providing instructions to a client who has a new diagnosis of celiac disease. Which of
thefollowing food choices by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
• Potatoes
• Graham crackers
• Wild rice
• Canned pears
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?
• Peanut butter
• Peeled apples
• Hardboiled egg
• Brown rice
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
nurseto offer the client? Select all that apply.
• Applesauce
• Chicken broth
• Sherbet
• Wheat toast
• Cranberry juice
, A nurse is caring for a client who is on a full liquid diet due to dysphagia. Which of the following
nursingactions is the highest priority?
• Add thickener to liquids.
• Educate the client about acceptable liquids.
• Perform a calorie count of consumed liquids.
• Offer high-protein liquid supplements.
A nurse is performing dietary needs assessments for a group of clients. A blenderized liquid
diet isappropriate for which of the following clients? Select all that apply.
• A client who has a wired jaw due to an MVA
• A client who is 24 hr postop following temporomandibular joint repair
• A client who has difficulty chewing due to a traumatic brain injury
• A client who has hypercholesterolemia due to CAD
• A client who is scheduled for a colonoscopy the next morning
A nurse is assessing a client who is postop following a colon resection. Which of the following
findings indicates that the client is ready to transition from NPO to oral intake?
• Client report of hunger
• Urinary output exceeding 30 mL/hr
• Decrease in incisional pain
• Passage of flatus
A nurse is assisting a client who has a prescription for a mechanical soft diet w/food selections. Which
ofthe following are appropriate selections by the client? Select all that apply.
• Dried prunes
• Ground turkey
• Mashed carrots
• Fresh strawberries
• Cottage cheese
A nurse is teaching a client who is undergoing cancer treatment about interventions to manage
stomatitis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
• "I will try chewing larger pieces of food."
• "I will avoid toasting my bread."
• "I will consume more food in the morning."
• "I will add more citrus foods to my diet.”
Which of the following food choices by a client undergoing chemotherapy with presence of stomatitis
indicates a need for further teaching?
• Small pieces of bananas
• Cut up fresh orange & pineapple slices
• Yogurt with granola
• Meat lasagna
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypoglycemia. Which of the following is an appropriate action
bythe nurse?
• Offer crackers & cheese
