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RN ATI NUTRITION EXAM 2025–2026 | REAL ATI
EXAM QUESTIONS & VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
| EXACT RN NUTRITION TEST | LATEST UPDATED
VERSION | PASS ON FIRST ATTEMPT | FAST REVIEW
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed Captopril. the nurse should recognize that which
of the following foods could cause a potential medication interaction?
Cantaloupe
-ACE Inhibitors retain potassium lead to hyperkalemia
-Carrots high aswell
A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving radiation to the neck and has developed
stomatitis. which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Relieve mouth pain by consuming frozen foods.
-Use straw to minimize contact with sores in mouth
-Consume high calorie and high protein diet to promote healing
-Frozen food helps alleviate the pain
-Use soft bristled tooth brush and rinse mouth out by using .9% sodium chloride and water or
baking soda and water
a nurse in an antepartum clinic is teaching a client about nutritional recommendations during
pregnancy. which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
I should take a daily iron supplement during my pregnancy
-Take 30 mg of iron daily to reduce risk of anemia
-Increase protein intake during pregnancy
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-Weight gain at most 40 lb. Weight gain based on BMI
-Reduce fat intake during pregnancy
a nurse is caring for a client who has advanced Parkinson's disease and dysphagia. which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
offer the client a high- calorie diet
-Muscular rigidity increases metabolic rate
-Eliminate distractions to concentrate on meals
-Don't offer liquids to clear mouth of food can increase risk of aspiration
-Parkinson's should be in high fowlers to avoid aspirations
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has a pressure injury. which of the
following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is at risk for impaired wound
healing.
Albumin 3.0 g/dL
-Hgb 14- 18 Below indicates poor wound healing due to reduced oxygen delivery
Albumin- 3.5-5. Decreased albumin malnutrition impaired wound healing
• Prothrombin 11-12.5 sec.
WBC 5,000 to 10,000 Below indicated impaired healing and risk on infection
A nurse is assessing a client who has end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). which of the following
dietary habits increases the client's risk for dysrhythmias?
Eating a diet rich in potassium
-Impaired kidney function- unable to eliminate potassium. Urine output declines, hyperkalemia
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develops causes dysrhythmias
-Diet high in fat leads to CAD- increased risk of dysrhythmias
-Client who is ESKD shouldn't consume diet rich in protein to avoid uremia
A nurse is calculating the daily protein allowance of a client who weighs 176 lb. the client's daily
protein allowance is 0.8 g/kg. how many grams of protein should the client consume per day?
64 g/day
a nurse is providing teaching to a client who is currently experiencing an exacerbation of crohn's
disease. which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of dietary
practices during acute episodes?
i will follow a high-protein diet
• Crohns Disease patient should follow high protein diet to prevent malnutrition and obtain
required calories to promote healing
• Avoid fiber to minimize bowel stimulation. During periods of remission high fiber can
improve elimination
-Reduce fat intake because fatty foods increase diarrhea and steatorrhea (fat in stool)
-Consume small frequent meals
a nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who has dysphagia and is being discharged
home with a prescription for a mechanical soft diet. which of the following foods should the
nurse include in the plan?
Mashed potatoes
-Cooked fruits and vegetables
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-Altered texture
-Softened with liquids
-Thickened for consistency
a nurse is providing nutritional teaching to the guardians of 2 - year - old toddler. which of the
following snack food should the nurse recommend including in the toddler's diet?
1 cup of yogurt
-Food with no choking hazards
-Reuire 13 to 16 g of protein each day
-HIGH risk of choking until 4
-Avoid complex sugars
A nurse is providing information regarding breastfeeding to the parents of a newborn. which of
the following statements should the nurse make?
breast milk is nutritionally complete for an infant up to 6 months of age
-Iron-fortified is an acceptable substitute for or supplement to breast feeding
-Breast milk and formula provide adequate water to calorie ratio
-Cows milk should not be introduced until after 1 year
a nurse is providing information about cardiovascular risk to a client who has received a lipid
panel report. the nurse should include that which of the following findings is within an expected
reference range?
HDL 79 mg/dL
-Total cholesterol less than 200
-Greater than 45 males 55 females
RN ATI NUTRITION EXAM 2025–2026 | REAL ATI
EXAM QUESTIONS & VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
| EXACT RN NUTRITION TEST | LATEST UPDATED
VERSION | PASS ON FIRST ATTEMPT | FAST REVIEW
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed Captopril. the nurse should recognize that which
of the following foods could cause a potential medication interaction?
Cantaloupe
-ACE Inhibitors retain potassium lead to hyperkalemia
-Carrots high aswell
A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving radiation to the neck and has developed
stomatitis. which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Relieve mouth pain by consuming frozen foods.
-Use straw to minimize contact with sores in mouth
-Consume high calorie and high protein diet to promote healing
-Frozen food helps alleviate the pain
-Use soft bristled tooth brush and rinse mouth out by using .9% sodium chloride and water or
baking soda and water
a nurse in an antepartum clinic is teaching a client about nutritional recommendations during
pregnancy. which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
I should take a daily iron supplement during my pregnancy
-Take 30 mg of iron daily to reduce risk of anemia
-Increase protein intake during pregnancy
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-Weight gain at most 40 lb. Weight gain based on BMI
-Reduce fat intake during pregnancy
a nurse is caring for a client who has advanced Parkinson's disease and dysphagia. which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
offer the client a high- calorie diet
-Muscular rigidity increases metabolic rate
-Eliminate distractions to concentrate on meals
-Don't offer liquids to clear mouth of food can increase risk of aspiration
-Parkinson's should be in high fowlers to avoid aspirations
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has a pressure injury. which of the
following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is at risk for impaired wound
healing.
Albumin 3.0 g/dL
-Hgb 14- 18 Below indicates poor wound healing due to reduced oxygen delivery
Albumin- 3.5-5. Decreased albumin malnutrition impaired wound healing
• Prothrombin 11-12.5 sec.
WBC 5,000 to 10,000 Below indicated impaired healing and risk on infection
A nurse is assessing a client who has end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). which of the following
dietary habits increases the client's risk for dysrhythmias?
Eating a diet rich in potassium
-Impaired kidney function- unable to eliminate potassium. Urine output declines, hyperkalemia
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develops causes dysrhythmias
-Diet high in fat leads to CAD- increased risk of dysrhythmias
-Client who is ESKD shouldn't consume diet rich in protein to avoid uremia
A nurse is calculating the daily protein allowance of a client who weighs 176 lb. the client's daily
protein allowance is 0.8 g/kg. how many grams of protein should the client consume per day?
64 g/day
a nurse is providing teaching to a client who is currently experiencing an exacerbation of crohn's
disease. which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of dietary
practices during acute episodes?
i will follow a high-protein diet
• Crohns Disease patient should follow high protein diet to prevent malnutrition and obtain
required calories to promote healing
• Avoid fiber to minimize bowel stimulation. During periods of remission high fiber can
improve elimination
-Reduce fat intake because fatty foods increase diarrhea and steatorrhea (fat in stool)
-Consume small frequent meals
a nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who has dysphagia and is being discharged
home with a prescription for a mechanical soft diet. which of the following foods should the
nurse include in the plan?
Mashed potatoes
-Cooked fruits and vegetables
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-Altered texture
-Softened with liquids
-Thickened for consistency
a nurse is providing nutritional teaching to the guardians of 2 - year - old toddler. which of the
following snack food should the nurse recommend including in the toddler's diet?
1 cup of yogurt
-Food with no choking hazards
-Reuire 13 to 16 g of protein each day
-HIGH risk of choking until 4
-Avoid complex sugars
A nurse is providing information regarding breastfeeding to the parents of a newborn. which of
the following statements should the nurse make?
breast milk is nutritionally complete for an infant up to 6 months of age
-Iron-fortified is an acceptable substitute for or supplement to breast feeding
-Breast milk and formula provide adequate water to calorie ratio
-Cows milk should not be introduced until after 1 year
a nurse is providing information about cardiovascular risk to a client who has received a lipid
panel report. the nurse should include that which of the following findings is within an expected
reference range?
HDL 79 mg/dL
-Total cholesterol less than 200
-Greater than 45 males 55 females
