ATI RN
Proctored Nutrition ATI
1. Does alcohol contain energy and is therefore a nutrient?
- A. True
- B. False
- C.
- D.
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Alcohol does contain energy and provides calories, but it is not considered a nutrient. Nutrients are substances that contribute to essential bodily functions. While alcohol may have energy, it does not provide essential vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients necessary for the body's health. Additionally, excessive alcohol consumption can have harmful effects on the body, further supporting why alcohol is not classified as a nutrient.
2. When caring for a client with a new prescription for enoxaparin for the prevention of DVT, what is an appropriate action by the nurse?
- A. Expel any air bubbles at the top of the prefilled syringe
- B. Massage the injection site to evenly distribute the medication
- C. Inject the medication into the lateral abdominal wall
- D. Administer an NSAID for injection site discomfort
Correct answer: C
Rationale: When administering enoxaparin for the prevention of DVT, the nurse should inject the medication into the lateral abdominal wall. This site is preferred for subcutaneous injections of enoxaparin to reduce the risk of bleeding or injury. Expelling air bubbles, massaging the injection site, or administering an NSAID for discomfort are not appropriate actions and could lead to complications or ineffective medication delivery.
3. Which of the following is a primary factor that affects blood pressure?
- A. Obesity
- B. Age
- C. Stress
- D. Gender
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Obesity is a primary factor that affects blood pressure. Excess body weight, especially when concentrated around the abdomen, can increase the risk of hypertension (high blood pressure) as it puts extra strain on the heart to pump blood around the body. This can lead to various cardiovascular complications and other health issues. Managing weight through a healthy diet and regular physical activity can help control blood pressure levels. Age, stress, and gender can also influence blood pressure, but obesity has a more direct and significant impact on increasing blood pressure levels compared to the other factors listed.
4. What is the most likely cause of continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber of a chest tube?
- A. An air leak
- B. A blockage in the chest tube
- C. Normal chest tube function
- D. Drainage from the chest tube
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber of a chest tube usually indicates an air leak. An air leak can disrupt the negative pressure required for the chest tube to function properly, leading to inadequate drainage and potential complications. A blockage in the chest tube would typically result in decreased or absent drainage rather than continuous bubbling. Normal chest tube function does not involve continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber. Drainage from the chest tube may lead to fluid moving into the drainage system, but it would not cause continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber.
5. The term 'physiology' is related to
- A. the Latin meaning of 'physical shape.'
- B. the structure of internal organs.
- C. the Greek for 'cutting up.'
- D. the Greek for 'relationship to nature.'
Correct answer: the Greek for 'relationship to nature.'
Rationale: The term 'physiology' originates from the Greek words 'physis' (meaning nature) and 'logos' (meaning study or relationship). Therefore, the correct answer is 'the Greek for 'relationship to nature.' Choice A is incorrect as it refers to the Latin meaning of 'physiology,' not the Greek origin. Choice B is incorrect as it is specific to the structure of internal organs, not the overall study of nature. Choice C is incorrect as it refers to a different term related to dissection or anatomy, not physiology.