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ATI RN Nutrition Proctored Exam Version 5| Grade A+
| 60 Questions and Answers | 2025
1. A nurse is assisting a client who has dysphagia with an oral feeding. Which ofithe follo
wing actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply)
A. Gently palpate the client's throat during swallowing
B. Position the client in a semi-Fowler's position at 45 degrees
C. Inspect for food pockets in the mouth before feeding
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D. Allow the client to rest for 30 min before meals
E. Hyperextended the client's neck during swallowing
2. A nurse is providing information about cardiovascular risk to a client who has received
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his lipid panel report. Which ofithe following is within an expected reference range to i
nclude in the information?
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A. Total cholesterol 210 mg/dL
B. HDL 79 mg/dL
C. Triglycerides 175 mg/dL
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D. LDL 137 mg/dL
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3. A nurse is planning strategies to reduce the intake ofisolid fats for a client who has hyp
erlipidemia. Which ofithe following strategies should the nurse include in the plan?
A. Choose cheese with 4 g ofifat per serving
B. Limit eating four eggs with yolks per week
C. Choose ground meat that is 75% lean
D. Limit meat to 5 oz. per day
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4. A nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who has osteoporosis. The nurse shoul
d instruct the client that which ofithe following foods has the highest amounts oficalciu
m?
A. 1 cup avocado
B. 2 tablespoons peanut butter
C. 1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds
D. 1/2 cup roasted almonds
5. A nurse is caring for a client who practices Orthodox judaism and adheres to a kosher d
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iet. Which ofithe following food choices would be appropriate for this client?
A. Vegetable salad with cheese
B. Lean cuts ofipork
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C. Turkey and cheese on rye bread
D. Shrimp salad and crackers
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6. A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for ferrous sulfate about food interac
tions. Which ofithe following statements indicates that the client understands the teachi
ng?
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A. I can take this medication with juice
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B. I can take this medication with my eggs at breakfast
C. I will drink low-fat milk when taking this medication
D. I will take this medication with my coffee
7. A nurse is reviewing the introduction ofisolid foods with the parent ofia 4-month-
old infant. Which ofithe following statements by the parent indicates an understanding
ofithe teaching?
A. My baby should consume 2 tablespoons ofisolid food at each feeding
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B. The majority ofimy baby's calories should come from solid food
C. I will give my baby one bottle ofifruit juice each day
D. I will introduce a new solid food every 5 days
8. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has dumping syndrome and is experiencin
g weight loss. Which ofithe following instructions should the nurse include in the teachi
ng?
A. Consume liquids between meals
B. Increase intake ofisimple carbohydrates
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C. Decrease foods high in fat content
D. Eat meals low in protein
9. A nurse is planning care for a client who is obese and wants to lose weight. Which ofit
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he following action should the nurse take first?
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A. Recommend checking weight once weekly
B. Obtain a 24-hr dietary recall
C. Assist with creating an exercise plan
D. Initiate a diet modification plan
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10. A nurse is planning nutritional teaching for the parents ofia toddler who has failure to t
hrive. Which ofithe following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? (Se
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lect all that apply)
A. Eliminate environmental disruptions during meals
B. Stop the meal when the toddleriexhibits negative behavior
C. Provide 8 oz ofifruit juice in between meals
D. Schedule meal times at theisame time each day
E. Allow the toddler to determine the length ofithe meal
ATI RN Nutrition Proctored Exam Version 5| Grade A+
| 60 Questions and Answers | 2025
1. A nurse is assisting a client who has dysphagia with an oral feeding. Which ofithe follo
wing actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply)
A. Gently palpate the client's throat during swallowing
B. Position the client in a semi-Fowler's position at 45 degrees
C. Inspect for food pockets in the mouth before feeding
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D. Allow the client to rest for 30 min before meals
E. Hyperextended the client's neck during swallowing
2. A nurse is providing information about cardiovascular risk to a client who has received
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his lipid panel report. Which ofithe following is within an expected reference range to i
nclude in the information?
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A. Total cholesterol 210 mg/dL
B. HDL 79 mg/dL
C. Triglycerides 175 mg/dL
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D. LDL 137 mg/dL
C
3. A nurse is planning strategies to reduce the intake ofisolid fats for a client who has hyp
erlipidemia. Which ofithe following strategies should the nurse include in the plan?
A. Choose cheese with 4 g ofifat per serving
B. Limit eating four eggs with yolks per week
C. Choose ground meat that is 75% lean
D. Limit meat to 5 oz. per day
,@PROFDOCDIGITALLIBRARIES
4. A nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who has osteoporosis. The nurse shoul
d instruct the client that which ofithe following foods has the highest amounts oficalciu
m?
A. 1 cup avocado
B. 2 tablespoons peanut butter
C. 1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds
D. 1/2 cup roasted almonds
5. A nurse is caring for a client who practices Orthodox judaism and adheres to a kosher d
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iet. Which ofithe following food choices would be appropriate for this client?
A. Vegetable salad with cheese
B. Lean cuts ofipork
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C. Turkey and cheese on rye bread
D. Shrimp salad and crackers
FD
6. A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for ferrous sulfate about food interac
tions. Which ofithe following statements indicates that the client understands the teachi
ng?
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A. I can take this medication with juice
C
B. I can take this medication with my eggs at breakfast
C. I will drink low-fat milk when taking this medication
D. I will take this medication with my coffee
7. A nurse is reviewing the introduction ofisolid foods with the parent ofia 4-month-
old infant. Which ofithe following statements by the parent indicates an understanding
ofithe teaching?
A. My baby should consume 2 tablespoons ofisolid food at each feeding
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B. The majority ofimy baby's calories should come from solid food
C. I will give my baby one bottle ofifruit juice each day
D. I will introduce a new solid food every 5 days
8. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has dumping syndrome and is experiencin
g weight loss. Which ofithe following instructions should the nurse include in the teachi
ng?
A. Consume liquids between meals
B. Increase intake ofisimple carbohydrates
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C. Decrease foods high in fat content
D. Eat meals low in protein
9. A nurse is planning care for a client who is obese and wants to lose weight. Which ofit
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he following action should the nurse take first?
FD
A. Recommend checking weight once weekly
B. Obtain a 24-hr dietary recall
C. Assist with creating an exercise plan
D. Initiate a diet modification plan
O
10. A nurse is planning nutritional teaching for the parents ofia toddler who has failure to t
hrive. Which ofithe following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? (Se
C
lect all that apply)
A. Eliminate environmental disruptions during meals
B. Stop the meal when the toddleriexhibits negative behavior
C. Provide 8 oz ofifruit juice in between meals
D. Schedule meal times at theisame time each day
E. Allow the toddler to determine the length ofithe meal
