ATI Nutrition Proctored 2019/2020

1. A nurse is teaching a group of older adult clients about dietary needs. Which of the following

statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. Older adultsshould decrease their calorie intake

B. Older adults should decrease their vitamin D intake

C. Older adultsshould decrease their fiber intake

D. Older adultsshould decrease theirzinc intake.

2. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving parenteral nutrition and has a new prescription for

probiotic therapy. Which of the following findings indicates the therapy is effective?

A. Client has soft, formed bowel movements

B. Client’s mucous membranes are pink

C. Client reports ability to complete ADLs

D. Client’s blood glucose level is within the expected reference range

3. A nurse is planning care for a client who is to have a mechanically altered diet following a stroke

which of the following foods should nurse recommend to include in the client’s diet?

A. Mashed potatoes

B. Ice cream

C. Ground meat

D. Strawberries

E. Raw broccoli

4. A nurse is teaching a client who has hemoglobin of 10 g/dl about dietary interventions. Which of the

following menu selections by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. Apple slices

B. Cottage cheese

C. Beef liver

D. Baked potato

5. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy and reports a loss of appetite. Which of

the following strategies should the nurse recommend to increase the client’s protein intake?

A. Grate cheese into soups

B. Add mayonnaise to salads

C. Use honey on toast

D. Mix granola with fruits

6. A nurse is planning dietary teaching for a client who follows a vegetarian diet and needs to increase

his iron intake. Which of the following food recommendations should the nurse include in the

teaching?

A. Raw cauliflower

B. Carrotsticks

C. Peanut butter

D. Dried beans

7. A nurse is providing teaching about a gluten free diet to a client who has celiac disease. Which of the

following foods should the nurse recommend the client include in his diet?

A. Barley

B. Corn

C. Wheat germ

D. Salami

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8. A nurse is planning to reach a client who is recovering from an episode of acute diverticulitis and

needs to eat foods that are high in fiber. Which of the following food choices should the nurse plan to

recommend as having the highest fiber content?

A. 3 oz turkey

B. 1 cup low-fat, plain yogurt

C. 1/2 cup cooked white rice

D. 1/2 cup cooked peas

9. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client about sources of protein. The nurse should identify

which of the following items as a complete protein?

A. Gelatin

B. Legumes

C. Almonds

D. Salmon

10. A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a young adult client who was administered a

hypotonic IV fluid bolus for rehydration after collapsing at an athletic event. Which of the following

dindings indicates the client is experiencing water intoxication?

A. Weak pulses

B. Hypernatremia

C. Exaggerated reflexes

D. Muscle weakness

11. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has bulimia nervosa. the nurse should

notify the provider of which of the following results?

A. Magnesium 1.6

B. Hgb 14

C. WBC 5200

D. Potassium 3.2

12. A nurse is caring for a client who is taking antibiotics and develops diarrhea. Which of the following

foods should the nurse recommend to include in the client’s diet?

A. Ice cream

B. Whole wheat bread

C. Fresh orange sections

D. Yogurt

13. A nurse is reaching a client who is breastfeeding and has a new prescription for amoxinillin 250 mg po

every 8 hr. which of the following information should the nurse include in the reaching?

A. You should pump your breasts 1 hour after taking the antibiotic and discard the mike

B. You may continue to breastfeed while you are on a short term antibiotic

C. You will need to decrease your medication dose while breastfeeding

D. Your body will metabolize the antibiotic so that is will not be present in the breast mike

14. A nurse is proving dietary teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux

disease. Which of the following foods or beverages should the nurse recommend to minimize

heartburn?

A. Potatoes

B. Decaffeinated coffee

C. Peppermint

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