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ATI RN Nutrition Proctored Exam
2025/2026
Actual Questions with Verified Answers & Clinical Rationales | 100% Accuracy | NCLEX® Preparation | Graded A+ Introduction This essential resource contains 70 verified questions and correct answers from the 2025/2026 ATI RN Nutrition Proctored Exam. Covers clinical nutrition, diabetes management, micronutrient deficiencies, and therapeutic diets—updated to reflect the latest 2025/2026 test blueprint and NCLEX®-style question formats.
Answer Format All correct answers are clearly marked in bold and green, with detailed rationales including: • Evidence-based guidelines (e.g., ADA, ASPEN) • Clinical prioritization (Nursing Process) • Common misconceptions (e.g., carb restriction myths)
ATI RN Nutrition Proctored Exam Questions (1–70)
- A nurse is teaching a client with type 2 diabetes about dietary
management. Which food should the nurse recommend for consistent carbohydrate intake?
a) White bread
b) Whole-grain oats
c) Ice cream
d) Fruit punch
b) Whole-grain oats
Rationale: Whole-grain oats provide complex carbohydrates for steady blood glucose control, aligning with ADA guidelines for diabetes management.
- A client is prescribed a low-sodium diet. Which food should the nurse
instruct the client to avoid?
a) Fresh apples
b) Canned soup
c) Brown rice
d) Grilled chicken 1 / 3
b) Canned soup
Rationale: Canned soup is high in sodium, which can exacerbate hypertension or heart failure.
- A nurse is assessing a client for signs of vitamin D deficiency. Which
finding is most likely?
a) Bleeding gums
b) Bone pain
c) Night blindness
d) Hair loss
b) Bone pain
Rationale: Vitamin D deficiency impairs calcium absorption, leading to bone pain and increased risk of osteoporosis.
- A client with chronic kidney disease is on a low-potassium diet. Which
food should the nurse recommend?
a) Bananas
b) Apples
c) Potatoes
d) Spinach
b) Apples
Rationale: Apples are low in potassium, making them suitable for a renal diet, unlike high- potassium foods like bananas.
- A nurse is calculating a client’s daily caloric needs using the Harris-
- 1,200 kcal
- 1,400 kcal
- 1,600 kcal
- 1,800 kcal
- 1,600 kcal
- A client is on a high-fiber diet to manage constipation. Which food
Benedict equation. The client is a 30-year-old female, 5’4” tall, weighing 60 kg with a sedentary lifestyle. What is her approximate daily caloric need?
Rationale: For a sedentary female: BMR = 655 + (9.6 × 60) + (1.8 × 162.56) – (4.7 × 30) ≈ 1,350 kcal. Multiply by 1.2 (sedentary activity factor): 1,350 × 1.2 ≈ 1,620 kcal.
should the nurse recommend?
a) White rice
b) Lentils
c) Cheese
d) Eggs
b) Lentils 2 / 3
Rationale: Lentils are high in fiber, promoting bowel regularity, unlike low-fiber foods like white rice.
- A nurse is teaching a client about a low-fat diet. Which food should the
client avoid?
a) Baked salmon
b) Fried chicken
c) Fresh vegetables
d) Quinoa
b) Fried chicken
Rationale: Fried chicken is high in fat, unsuitable for a low-fat diet, while baked salmon contains healthy fats.
- A client with iron-deficiency anemia asks about dietary sources of
iron. Which food should the nurse recommend?
a) Milk
b) Spinach
c) Bananas
d) White bread
b) Spinach
Rationale: Spinach is a good source of non-heme iron, beneficial for anemia.
- A nurse is caring for a client with dysphagia. Which dietary
modification is appropriate?
a) Offer thin liquids
b) Provide pureed foods
c) Encourage large bites
d) Serve raw vegetables
b) Provide pureed foods
Rationale: Pureed foods reduce the risk of aspiration in clients with dysphagia, per ASPEN guidelines.
- A client is on a clear liquid diet post-surgery. Which item is
appropriate?
a) Orange juice
b) Apple juice
c) Milk
d) Yogurt
b) Apple juice
Rationale: Apple juice is a clear liquid, suitable for a clear liquid diet, unlike milk or yogurt.
- A nurse is teaching a client about a high-calcium diet. Which food
should the nurse recommend?
a) White rice
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