ATI RN
ATI Nutrition Proctored
1. A mother asks about healthy snacks for her three children under 4 years old. All are wise choices the dental hygienist can recommend, except one. Which is the exception?
- A. Low-fat milk or yogurt
- B. Whole-grain cereals
- C. Raw vegetable sticks
- D. Nuts and seeds
Correct answer: D
Rationale: Nuts and seeds pose a choking hazard for children under 4 years old, making them an unsafe snack choice for young children. While low-fat milk or yogurt, whole-grain cereals, and raw vegetable sticks are healthy snack options suitable for children under 4 years old, nuts and seeds should be avoided due to the risk of choking, especially in young children who may not have fully developed chewing abilities.
2. What effect does the use of a hot compress have, as explained to Ronnie who has been prescribed pain medication?
- A. It produces an anesthetic effect
- B. It increases nutrition in the blood to promote wound healing
- C. It increases oxygenation to the injured tissues for better healing
- D. It induces vasoconstriction to prevent infection
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'It produces an anesthetic effect.' Hot compresses can help alleviate pain by producing an anesthetic effect, which numbs the area. Choice B is incorrect because a hot compress does not directly increase nutrition in the blood to promote wound healing. Choice C is also incorrect because a hot compress primarily aids in pain relief rather than increasing oxygenation to the tissues for enhanced healing. Choice D is incorrect because hot compresses typically lead to vasodilation, not vasoconstriction, which aids in promoting blood flow rather than preventing infection. Safe and effective patient care relies on actions based on established nursing protocols that consider both the immediate and long-term needs of the patient.
3. Proteolytic enzymes are most likely to break down which food type?
- A. Carbohydrates
- B. Proteins
- C. Fats
- D. Lipids
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Proteolytic enzymes target proteins for breakdown into amino acids. Carbohydrates are broken down by enzymes like amylase, while fats are broken down by lipase. Lipids, which include fats, are not specifically targeted by proteolytic enzymes.
4. Which of the following provides greater flexibility, better balance, more endurance, and overall better health and greater longevity for older adults?
- A. Eating balanced meals
- B. Not smoking or drinking alcohol
- C. Daily physical activity
- D. Increased intake of calcium and iron
Correct answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Daily physical activity. Daily physical activity contributes to better flexibility, balance, endurance, and overall health, helping older adults maintain independence and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Choices A, B, and D, although important for overall health, do not specifically address the benefits of greater flexibility, better balance, more endurance, and greater longevity associated with daily physical activity.
5. An emerging technique in screening for Breast Cancer in developing countries like the Philippines is:
- A. Mammography once a year starting at the age of 50
- B. Clinical BSE Once a year
- C. BSE Once a month
- D. Pap smear starting at the age of 18 or earlier if sexually active
Correct answer: D
Rationale: Understanding the underlying pathology and therapeutic techniques ensures that nursing care is not only reactive but also preventative, reducing the risk of complications.