ATI RN
ATI Nutrition Practice Test A 2019
1. Which of the following should a patient with a history of chronic pancreatitis avoid?
- A. Low-fat dairy
- B. Lean meats
- C. High-fiber vegetables
- D. Alcohol
Correct answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Alcohol. Alcohol consumption can exacerbate chronic pancreatitis due to its detrimental effects on the pancreas. Conversely, options A, B, and C: Low-fat dairy, Lean meats, and High-fiber vegetables, are generally recommended for patients with chronic pancreatitis. These dietary options are easier on the pancreas and less likely to provoke symptoms. Therefore, they are incorrect choices in this context.
2. The most significant factor that might affect the nurse’s care for the psychiatric patient is:
- A. Nurse’s own beliefs and attitude about the mentally ill
- B. Amount of experience he has with psychiatric clients
- C. Her abilities and skill to care for the psychiatric clients
- D. Her knowledge in dealing with the psychiatric clients
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.
3. Nurse Joel and Ana are helping a 16-year-old Nursing Student in a case filed against the student for frustrated homicide. Nurse Joel and Ana are aware of the different circumstances of crimes. They are correct in identifying which of the following circumstances will be best applied in this case?
- A. Justifying
- B. Aggravating
- C. Mitigating
- D. Exempting
Correct answer: A
Rationale: In cases of frustrated homicide, the circumstance of 'justifying' is the most applicable. Justifying circumstances are those that exempt the individual from criminal liability because the act is considered morally right or justified under the circumstances. Aggravating circumstances would worsen the offense, mitigating circumstances would lessen the penalty, and exempting circumstances would completely excuse the individual from liability, none of which are suitable in a case of frustrated homicide.
4. Dental hygienists are in a key position to assess and detect signs and symptoms of systemic disease because more than one third of the patients treated in a dental office frequently do not interact with a general health care provider.
- A. Both the statement and the reason are correct and related
- B. Both the statement and the reason are correct but are not related
- C. The statement is correct, but the reason is not correct
- D. The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Dental hygienists often see patients more regularly than general healthcare providers, allowing them to identify systemic issues early.
5. You are caring for Conrad who has a brain tumor and increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP). Which intervention should you include in your plan to reduce ICP?
- A. Administer bowel softener
- B. Position Conrad with his head turned toward the side of the tumor
- C. Provide sensory stimulation
- D. Encourage coughing and deep breathing
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Effective nursing care involves comprehensive assessments that address all aspects of a patient's condition, ensuring that interventions are appropriately targeted and outcomes are optimized.