ATI RN NUTRITION
V1,V2 &V3
PROCTORED EXAMS
COMBINED WITH ATI
RN Nutrition Online
Practice 2023 A
2023/2024 UPDATE
GRADED A+
,VERSION 1
A nurse is an ED is reviewing the lab report for an older adult client who is confused & reports nausea &
abd. cramping. The nurse should suspect the client's lab results to indicate a dietary deficiency of which
of the following minerals?
A. Sodium
B. Phosphorus
C. Potassium
D. Chloride
A nurse is teaching about dietary intake of micronutrients to a client who has difficulty seeing at night.
Which of the following micronutrients should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Vitamin A
B. Calcium
C. Vitamin B6
D. Phosphorus
A nurse is providing nutritional teaching to the parents of a 2-year-old toddler. Which of the following
snack foods should the nurse recommend?
A. 1 cup fruit gel bites
B. 1 cup yogurt
C. 1/2 of a hot dog
D. 1/2 of a peanut butter sandwich
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed captopril. The nurse is aware that which of the following
foods could cause a potential medication interaction?
A. Watermelon
B. Cantaloupe
C. Lettuce
D. Carrots
A nurse is teaching an adolescent who has a new diagnosis of celiac disease. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
A. "I need to decrease the amount of oil I use in cooking."
B. "I need to eat fewer acidic foods, such as tomatoes & oranges."
C. "I need to eliminate rye from my diet."
D. "I need to eliminate milk products from my diet.”
A nurse is providing dietary instructions for a client who has a prescription for warfarin. Which of the
following foods should the nurse recommend the client eat in moderation while taking this med?
A. Green leafy vegetables
B. Whole grains
C. Fruits with skin
D. Nuts and seeds
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
,A. Weight the client once weekly at the same time of the day.
B. Stay with the client for 30 min after meals
C. Allow the client to schedule mealtimes
D. Assign privileges based on direct weight gain
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has mucositis following head & neck radiation therapy
for cancer. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
A. Encourage 3 servings of citrus foods daily
B. Provide lemon-glycerin swabs for oral hygiene after meals
C. Increase fluid intake to 2 L/day
D. Heat oral hygiene mouth rinses before use
A nurse is discussing dietary factors to assist in BP management for a client who has HTN. Which of the
following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I can drink up to 3 glasses of wine/day."
B. "I should choose whole grain pastas when selecting my foods."
C. "I should decrease my consumption of foods high in potassium."
D. "I can eat dairy products because they do not have much sodium."
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who has dysphagia & is being discharged home w/a
prescription for a mechanical soft diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the plan?
A. Raisins
B. Skim milk
C. Apple slices
D. Mashed potatoes
A nurse is teaching an older adult client about measures to reduce the risk of osteomalacia. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Consume 20 mcg of vitamin D daily.
B. Avoid foods rich in antioxidants.
C. Increase intake of foods high in purine.
D. Take 150 mg of vitamin E daily.
A nurse is caring for a client who as a new prescription for PN containing a mixture of dextrose, amino
acids, & lipids. Prior to administration of the PN, the nurse should report which of the following food
allergies to the provider?
A. Gelatin
B. Peanuts
C. Shellfish
D. Eggs
A nurse is caring for a client who develops diarrhea while receiving a continuous enteral tube feeding.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Provide a low-protein formula
B. Elevate the HOB to 30 deg.
C. Switch to intermittent feedings
D. Warm the formula to room temp
A nurse in a clinic is reviewing the lab findings of a client who began a DASH diet following a recent dx
of HTN. Which of the following lab findings indicates the client has reached 1 of the goals of the DASH
, diet?
A. Sodium 150 mEq/L
B. Chloride 106 mEq/L
C. Fasting glucose 130 mg/dL
D. Total cholesterol 190 mg/dL
A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic kidney disease about limiting her calcium intake. Which of
the following food choices should the nurse inform the client contains the highest amount of Ca & should
be limited in her diet?
A. 1 cup low-fat yogurt
B. 1 oz cheddar cheese
C. 1 egg
D. 1/2 cup spinach
A nurse is reinforcing diet teaching to a client who has type 2 DM. Which of the following should the
nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.
A. Carbs should comprise 55% of daily caloric intake
B. Use hydrogenated oils for cooking
C. Table sugar may be added to cereals
D. Drink an alcoholic beverage w/meals
E. 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.
A. Weight management
B. Lipid profile
C. Cultural needs
D. Sleep patterns
E. Personal preferences
A nurse is teaching a client measures for healthy bones. Which of the following statements by the client
requires additional teaching?
A. "I will eat foods high in calcium."
B. "I will increase my fluid intake."
C. "I should participate in weight bearing exercises."
D. "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 following
should be included in the teaching?
A. Limit saturated fat to 10% of total caloric intake.
B. Good bowel function requires 35 g/day of fiber for women.
C. Limit cholesterol consumption to 400 mg/day
D. 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.
A. Calcium
B. Thiamin
C. Vitamin B6
D. Sodium
E. Phosphorus
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