SPECIALIST EXAM
ATI NUTRITION 2023 NGN QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS [LATEST UPDATE 2025] ALL QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED 99%
PASS
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Iodine - CORRECT ANSWERS Used in synthesis of thyroxine which is a thyroid hormone
100-150 mcg
Food a table salt and seafood
Fluoride - protect against cavities
Source- water
Zinc- immune function
Food- nuts meat fortified cereal beans
BMI weight - CORRECT ANSWERS Underweight - <18-5
Healthy 18.5-24.9
Overweight 25-29.9
Obese 30 or
More
Signs of malnutrition - CORRECT ANSWERS wasted appearance, poor wound healing, dry
patches on skin, hair loss, dry/brittle hair, weakness, poor coordination, low prealbumin and
albumin
Prealbumin- 15-36
Albumin- 3.5-5
Catabolism - CORRECT ANSWERS Break down of substances resulting a release of energy
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Anabolism - CORRECT ANSWERS Use of energy to build repair substances
BMR - CORRECT ANSWERS Energy required for involuntary activities in the body within the
24 hr period example heart function respiration temperature regulation
Increase bmr- male gender increase muscle mass stress periods of growth childhood puberty
pregnancy lactation exposure to cold disease or illness hyperthyroidism sepsis burns cancer
fever surgery
Decrease bmr- female short stature less muscle mass starvation older age >60
hypothyroidism
Nitrogen balance - CORRECT ANSWERS A component of amino acids found in protein
sources
Positive nitrogen- occurs during pregnancy childhood puberity lactation
Negative nitrogen balance- indicates insufficiency protein intake due to illness malnutrition
aging pt is using protein faster then it is being synthesized
Weightloss teaching - CORRECT ANSWERS Monitor hunger on 1- 10 scale before eating
Certain foods should not be forbidden
Weight loss will not be consistent weight will fluctuate do not weigh yourself daily
Make lifelong vs temporary changes
Eat meals free of distraction
Dietary Guidelines for Americans - CORRECT ANSWERS 1 drink for women
2 drinks for men a day
Orthodox Jewish - CORRECT ANSWERS Kosher kitchen- no meat with dairy no pork
products or shellfish
Muslim - CORRECT ANSWERS No pork
Mormon - CORRECT ANSWERS no caffeine or alcohol
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Catholics - - CORRECT ANSWERS No meat on Ash Wednesday and Friday during lent
Acculturation - CORRECT ANSWERS Adopting traits of the dominant culture
Ethnocentrism - CORRECT ANSWERS The belief that one's own culture is superior to all
others view works from their own cultural viewpoint nurses should not demonstrate this
behavior
Nutrition during infancy - CORRECT ANSWERS Birthweight doubles by 6 months
Breast milk or formula only for first 4-6 months
Solid foods when baby can sit up and head control ( 4 month) ok fortified cereal should be
first food introduced
New foods every 5-7 days to assess for allergies and tolerance
Cow milk should be given after 1 year of age
Weight gain during pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWERS 25-35 pounds normal weight
Dietary rec for pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWERS 2-3 l of water
No alcohol
Limit caffeine 300 or less
600mcg of folic reconvened to prevent fetal neural tube defect
Iron for supplement rec
Fish and shellfish should be be avoided due to mercury level
Osteoporosis - CORRECT ANSWERS Bone loss begins at 35 years old white women have a
higher risk
Patient teaching increase intake of calcium and vitamin d
Engage in weight bearing exercise
Limit alcohol consumption
Breast milk - CORRECT ANSWERS Discard after feeding if unused
Store in fridge 5-8 days
ATI NUTRITION 2023 NGN QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS [LATEST UPDATE 2025] ALL QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED 99%
PASS
Email us at for all Academic assistance
[Mainly Nursing/Medical courses].
Iodine - CORRECT ANSWERS Used in synthesis of thyroxine which is a thyroid hormone
100-150 mcg
Food a table salt and seafood
Fluoride - protect against cavities
Source- water
Zinc- immune function
Food- nuts meat fortified cereal beans
BMI weight - CORRECT ANSWERS Underweight - <18-5
Healthy 18.5-24.9
Overweight 25-29.9
Obese 30 or
More
Signs of malnutrition - CORRECT ANSWERS wasted appearance, poor wound healing, dry
patches on skin, hair loss, dry/brittle hair, weakness, poor coordination, low prealbumin and
albumin
Prealbumin- 15-36
Albumin- 3.5-5
Catabolism - CORRECT ANSWERS Break down of substances resulting a release of energy
, SPECIALIST EXAM
Anabolism - CORRECT ANSWERS Use of energy to build repair substances
BMR - CORRECT ANSWERS Energy required for involuntary activities in the body within the
24 hr period example heart function respiration temperature regulation
Increase bmr- male gender increase muscle mass stress periods of growth childhood puberty
pregnancy lactation exposure to cold disease or illness hyperthyroidism sepsis burns cancer
fever surgery
Decrease bmr- female short stature less muscle mass starvation older age >60
hypothyroidism
Nitrogen balance - CORRECT ANSWERS A component of amino acids found in protein
sources
Positive nitrogen- occurs during pregnancy childhood puberity lactation
Negative nitrogen balance- indicates insufficiency protein intake due to illness malnutrition
aging pt is using protein faster then it is being synthesized
Weightloss teaching - CORRECT ANSWERS Monitor hunger on 1- 10 scale before eating
Certain foods should not be forbidden
Weight loss will not be consistent weight will fluctuate do not weigh yourself daily
Make lifelong vs temporary changes
Eat meals free of distraction
Dietary Guidelines for Americans - CORRECT ANSWERS 1 drink for women
2 drinks for men a day
Orthodox Jewish - CORRECT ANSWERS Kosher kitchen- no meat with dairy no pork
products or shellfish
Muslim - CORRECT ANSWERS No pork
Mormon - CORRECT ANSWERS no caffeine or alcohol
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Catholics - - CORRECT ANSWERS No meat on Ash Wednesday and Friday during lent
Acculturation - CORRECT ANSWERS Adopting traits of the dominant culture
Ethnocentrism - CORRECT ANSWERS The belief that one's own culture is superior to all
others view works from their own cultural viewpoint nurses should not demonstrate this
behavior
Nutrition during infancy - CORRECT ANSWERS Birthweight doubles by 6 months
Breast milk or formula only for first 4-6 months
Solid foods when baby can sit up and head control ( 4 month) ok fortified cereal should be
first food introduced
New foods every 5-7 days to assess for allergies and tolerance
Cow milk should be given after 1 year of age
Weight gain during pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWERS 25-35 pounds normal weight
Dietary rec for pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWERS 2-3 l of water
No alcohol
Limit caffeine 300 or less
600mcg of folic reconvened to prevent fetal neural tube defect
Iron for supplement rec
Fish and shellfish should be be avoided due to mercury level
Osteoporosis - CORRECT ANSWERS Bone loss begins at 35 years old white women have a
higher risk
Patient teaching increase intake of calcium and vitamin d
Engage in weight bearing exercise
Limit alcohol consumption
Breast milk - CORRECT ANSWERS Discard after feeding if unused
Store in fridge 5-8 days
