ATI RN
ATI Proctored Nutrition Exam 2019
1. Disposal of medical records in government hospitals/institutions must be done in close coordination with what agency?
- A. Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)
- B. Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA)
- C. Records Management Archives Office (RMAO)
- D. Department of Health (DOH)
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.
2. A nurse is providing teaching to a client with gastroesophageal reflux. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
- A. I should elevate the head of my bed while sleeping.
- B. I drink no more than 4 cups of coffee a day.
- C. I take my time when I am eating.
- D. I avoid foods and drinks made with chocolate.
Correct answer: I drink no more than 4 cups of coffee a day.
Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'I drink no more than 4 cups of coffee a day.' Excessive coffee consumption can aggravate gastroesophageal reflux due to its acidic nature. Choices A, C, and D are all appropriate self-care measures for managing gastroesophageal reflux. Elevating the head of the bed while sleeping helps prevent acid reflux, eating slowly can reduce reflux episodes, and avoiding trigger foods like chocolate can help alleviate symptoms.
3. The healthcare professional in the dialysis unit understands that patients may experience various complications during hemodialysis. What describes a common complication during hemodialysis?
- A. confusion
- B. profuse sweating
- C. hypertension
- D. leg cramps
Correct answer: D
Rationale: Leg cramps are a common complication during hemodialysis due to shifts in fluid and electrolyte levels that occur during the treatment. Confusion (choice A) is not a common complication specifically related to hemodialysis. Profuse sweating (choice B) is not typically associated with hemodialysis complications. Hypertension (choice C) might be a pre-existing condition in some patients but is not a direct common complication of hemodialysis.
4. Which vitamin acts most like a hormone?
- A. Vitamin A
- B. Vitamin B
- C. Vitamin D
- D. Vitamin C
Correct answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is Vitamin D. Although vitamin D, also known as calciferol, has been called a vitamin, it is more appropriately classified as a hormone. Like hormones, vitamin D acts to control the function of other cell types. For example, it helps the body absorb and regulate skeletal calcium and phosphorus levels. Choice A (Vitamin A) plays a crucial role in vision and immune function. Choice B (Vitamin B) is a complex of different vitamins that play various roles in the body. Choice D (Vitamin C) is important for collagen production and acts as an antioxidant.
5. Each statement is true, except one. Which is the exception?
- A. Infant formulas should be discontinued at approximately 1 year of age
- B. Low-fat milk is not recommended for children younger than 2 years
- C. Special toddler formulas are available but are unnecessary
- D. Vitamin D-fortified whole milk should not be provided until 2 years
Correct answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D. Vitamin D-fortified whole milk should be provided starting at age 1 after discontinuing breast feeding or infant formulas, not at 2 years. Providing whole milk at age 2 is appropriate. Choices A, B, and C are correct statements: infant formulas are typically discontinued around 1 year of age, low-fat milk is not recommended for children under 2 years, and special toddler formulas are unnecessary.