Nutrition ATI Exam
1) A home health nurse is providing dietary teaching to the parents of a 3-year-old child.
Which of the following statements by the parents should the nurse identify as
understanding of the teaching?
A. I will offer my child a cup of peanut butter to dip her celery in
B. I can leave her grapes whole so she can practice getting them with her fork
C. I can give her popcorn as a snack to provide a serving of whole grains
D. I will put low-fat milk in her cup for her to drink
2) A nurse is providing information about cardiovascular risk to a client who has received
his lipid panel report. Which of the following is within an expected reference range to
include in the information?
A. Total cholesterol 210 mg/dL
B. HDL 79 mg/dL
C. Triglycerides 175 mg/dL
D. LDL 137 mg/dL
3) A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has a pressure ulcer. Which
of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is at risk for
impaired wound healing?
A. Hgb 15 g/dL
B. Serum albumin 3.0 g/dL
C. Prothrombin time 11.5 seconds
D. WBC 6,000/mm3
4) A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has dumping syndrome and is
experiencing weight loss. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include
in the teaching?
A. Consume liquids between meals
B. Increase intake of simple carbohydrates
C. Decrease foods high in fat content
D. Eat meals low in protein
5) A nurse is planning care for a client who is obese and wants to lose weight. Which of
the following action should the nurse take first?
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
6) A nurse is planning nutritional teaching for the parents of a toddler who has failure to
thrive. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
(Select all that apply)
A. Eliminate environmental disruptions during meals
B. Stop the meal when the toddler exhibits negative behavior
C. Provide 8 oz of fruit juice in between meals
D. Schedule meal times at the same time each day
E. Allow the toddler to determine the length of the meal
7) A nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who has COPD. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Eat at least three well-proportioned, large meals a day
B. Drink low-protein, low-calorie nutrition formulas between meals
C. Avoid adding gravies and sauces to foods
D. Consume foods that are soft in texture and easy to chew
8) A nurse is preparing a health promotion seminar for a group of clients about cancer
prevention. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
seminar?
A. Consume high-calorie foods and beverages at meal time
B. Eat at least 2.5 cups of fruits and vegetables each day
C. Plan to perform moderate-intensity exercise for 90 min/week
D. Limit alcohol consumption to no more than three drinks per day
9) A nurse is teaching a client about managing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Which of
the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Increase intake of fresh fruit high in fructose
B. Limit foods that contain probiotics
C. Take peppermint oil during exacerbation of manifestations
D. Substitute white sugar with honey
10) A nurse is leading a discussion at a prenatal education class with a group of expectant
mothers who plan to breastfeed. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include in the teaching?
A. Offer supplemental formula until the milk supply is established
B. Offer the newborn 30 mL (1 oz) of glucose water after the first breastfeeding
session
C. Plan to breastfeed the newborn every 4 hr
D. Plan 5 min feedings on each breast on the first day after birth
11) A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous enteral feedings via an NG
tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the risk for
aspiration if the client develops abdominal distention?
A. Place the client on bed rest
B. Position the client on his right side
C. Increase the rate for 30 min then clamp the tube for 30 min
D. Switch the client to a higher-fat formula
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