ATI RN
ATI Proctored Nutrition Exam 2019
1. A nurse is educating the parent of a preschool-age child about nutrition. Which is the best snack choice for the nurse to recommend to the parent?
- A. Fruit snacks
- B. Mini wheat bagel with peanut butter
- C. White toast with jelly
- D. Sports drink
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The best snack choice for a preschool-age child recommended by the nurse would be a mini wheat bagel with peanut butter. This option provides a good balance of carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats, making it a more nutritious choice compared to the other options. Fruit snacks may contain added sugars and lack essential nutrients. White toast with jelly is high in simple carbohydrates and sugars, providing less sustained energy. Sports drinks are often high in sugar and not necessary for a preschool-age child's snack.
2. Sam is trying to lose weight by skipping lunch. By the middle of the afternoon, Sam is very uncomfortable and feels that they "have" to eat. Sam is experiencing:
- A. appetite
- B. satiety
- C. satiation
- D. hunger
Correct answer: D
Rationale: Hunger is the physiological need to eat, which Sam is experiencing due to skipping a meal and the body signaling the need for nutrients.
3. What is the primary purpose of dietary fiber in the diet?
- A. Improving digestion
- B. Providing energy
- C. Aiding in the absorption of vitamins
- D. Reducing cholesterol
Correct answer: D
Rationale: The primary purpose of dietary fiber in the diet is to reduce cholesterol levels. While it does aid in digestion by promoting regular bowel movements, its main role is in lowering cholesterol. Choice A is partially correct but not the primary purpose. Choice B is incorrect as fiber is not a direct source of energy. Choice C is also incorrect as the primary role of fiber is not in the absorption of vitamins.
4. You are taking care of critically ill client and the doctor in charge calls to order a DNR (do not resuscitate) for the client. Which of the following is the appropriate action when getting DNR order over the phone?
- A. Have the registered nurse, family spokesperson, nurse supervisor and doctor sign
- B. Have 2 nurse validate the phone order, both nurses sign the order and the doctor should sign his order within 24
- C. Have the registered nurse, family and doctor sign the order
- D. Have 1 nurse take the order and sign it and have the doctor sign it within 24 hours
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Patient safety and efficacy of care depend on actions rooted in established nursing protocols that consider both the immediate and long-term needs of the patient.
5. A patient is being cared for by a nurse who has stomatitis following radiation treatment. Which of the following is an appropriate intervention for the nurse to take?
- A. Serve foods without sauces or gravies
- B. Offer mouth rinses with normal saline and water
- C. Serve foods while still at a hot temperature
- D. Instruct the client to drink liquids without a straw
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Offering mouth rinses with normal saline and water is an appropriate intervention for a nurse caring for a patient with stomatitis following radiation treatment. This intervention can help soothe and clean the mouth, promoting comfort and oral hygiene. Choice A is incorrect because serving foods without sauces or gravies does not directly address the client's stomatitis. Choice C is incorrect because serving hot foods can exacerbate discomfort in the client's mouth. Choice D is incorrect because using a straw can help in preventing further irritation in the client's mouth.