ATI RN
ATI Nutrition Proctored Exam 2023
1. Can a person with Celiac disease eat Poptarts that contain gluten?
- A. Yes
- B. No
- C. Only in small quantities
- D. Only if they are gluten-free Poptarts
Correct answer: B
Rationale: A person with Celiac disease cannot consume Poptarts that contain gluten because gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, triggering an autoimmune response in individuals with Celiac disease and damaging their small intestine. Even small quantities of gluten can lead to this harmful response, making choices 'A' and 'C' incorrect. While gluten-free Poptarts may be suitable for individuals with Celiac disease, regular Poptarts containing gluten are not safe for consumption by them, rendering choice 'D' incorrect as well.
2. A nurse is teaching about nutrition to a client who has a new diagnosis of chronic kidney disease. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching?
- A. Increase phosphorus intake
- B. Limit calcium intake
- C. Limit protein intake
- D. Increase potassium intake
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Clients with chronic kidney disease should limit protein intake to reduce the burden on the kidneys.
3. Which is described as an elevated, circumscribed skin lesion that is less than 1 cm in diameter and filled with serous fluid?
- A. Cyst
- B. Papule
- C. Pustule
- D. Vesicle
Correct answer: D
Rationale: A vesicle is an elevated, circumscribed lesion filled with serous fluid, typically less than 1 cm in diameter.
4. A client has a new prescription for atenolol. Which of the following findings should the nurse instruct the client to monitor for as an adverse effect of this medication?
- A. Tachycardia
- B. Hypoglycemia
- C. Bradycardia
- D. Hypertension
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Atenolol is a beta-blocker that works by slowing down the heart rate. An adverse effect of atenolol is bradycardia, characterized by a slower than normal heart rate. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for signs of bradycardia, such as a slow heart rate, while taking atenolol. Therefore, the correct answer is to monitor for bradycardia. Tachycardia (Choice A) is not an expected adverse effect of atenolol as it actually reduces heart rate. Hypoglycemia (Choice B) is not a typical adverse effect of atenolol. Hypertension (Choice D) is not an adverse effect of atenolol, as atenolol is commonly used to manage hypertension.
5. A client with generalized anxiety disorder is prescribed buspirone (Buspar). Which statement by the client indicates an accurate understanding of the medication?
- A. I should take this medication as needed for anxiety.
- B. I need to avoid eating aged cheeses.
- C. It may take several weeks for this medication to take effect.
- D. I can stop taking this medication abruptly if I feel better.
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Buspirone (Buspar) may take several weeks to take effect, so clients should continue taking it as prescribed.