ATI Nutrition Exam
(Exam solutions, with updated complete resources for 2022
ATI Exams)
A nurse is teaching a female client about a healthy diet to
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hypertension. Which of the following client statements indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
A) "I will drink two glasses of whole milk daily"
B) "I will decrease the potassium in my diet"
C) "I will eat four servings of unsalted nuts per week"
D) "I will limit alcohol consumption to two drinks per day"
Answer: "I will eat four servings of unsalted nuts per week"
A client should eat low-fat dairy, have diet enriched with potassium,
and limitations should be set on alcoholic drinks.
A nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the
following findings should the nurse identify as manifestation of
hypoglycemia.
A) Diaphoresis
B) Bradycardia
C) Abdominal cramps
D) Acetone breath
Answer: Diaphoresis
Sweating, tachycardia, fatigue, hunger, pale skin are all symptoms
of hypoglycemia
A nurse is providing treatment for a client who has a new
prescription for nifedipine. Which of the following foods should the
nurse instruct the client to avoid?
A) Milk
B) Aged cheese
C) Grapefruit juice
D) Bananas
Answer: Grapefruit juice
Drinking grapefruit juice while on this medication can result in
increased risk for adverse effects
A nurse is teaching a client about stress management. Which of the
following statements by a client should indicate to the nurse that the
client understands the teaching?
A) "I will take a long walk every evening"
B) "I will keep a daily diet and activity log"
C) "I will avoid eating one hour before bedtime"
D) "I will drink one full glass of water with each meal"
Answer: "I will take a long walk every evening"
Exercise can create relaxation and reduces stress. Keeping a daily
activity log can cause awareness of how the person eats and weighs
causing stress. A person should avoid eating 2-3 hours before bed.
Drinking a full glass of water will promote fullness not reduce
stress.
A nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who has chronic
skin ulcers of the lower extremities. Which of the following foods
should the nurse recommend as containing the highest amount of
zinc?
A) I cup apple slices
B) 4 oz low-fat cottage cheese
C) 4 oz ground beef patty
D) 1 cup raw spinach
Answer: 4 oz ground beef patty
Ground beef patty contains 5.49 mg of zinc, making it the best
choice
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