ATI RN
ATI Nutrition Proctored Exam 2023 Test Bank
1. For patients with anemia, which vitamin is crucial for the absorption of iron?
- A. Vitamin A
- B. Vitamin C
- C. Vitamin D
- D. Vitamin E
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is Vitamin C. Vitamin C enhances the absorption of non-heme iron, which is crucial for patients with anemia. Vitamin A (Choice A) is not directly involved in iron absorption. Vitamin D (Choice C) helps with calcium absorption, not iron. Vitamin E (Choice D) does not have a significant role in iron absorption.
2. In a patient with liver cirrhosis, weight gain due to fluid retention can mask the symptoms of what condition?
- A. Liver failure
- B. Gallbladder disease
- C. Heart failure
- D. Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM)
Correct answer: D: Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM)
Rationale: In a patient with liver cirrhosis, weight gain due to fluid retention can mask Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM) symptoms. This can lead to an increase in weight, making it challenging to identify weight loss or muscle wasting associated with PEM. Therefore, option D is correct. Options A, B, and C are incorrect because fluid retention and weight gain related to liver cirrhosis do not necessarily hide the symptoms of liver failure, gallbladder disease, or heart failure.
3. The rationales for using a prostaglandin gel for a client prior to the induction of labor is to:
- A. Soften and efface the cervix
- B. Numb cervical pain receptors
- C. Prevent cervical lacerations
- D. Stimulate uterine contractions
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.
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. Lynn is an older adult who lives alone and has requested advice on how to eat a nutritious diet as cheaply as possible. One useful, practical tip for Lynn might be to _____.
- A. buy just a few pieces of fresh fruit at a time, in different stages of ripeness
- B. choose small boxes of frozen vegetables instead of large bags
- C. purchase pre-sliced or shredded cheese rather than whole pieces
- D. avoid buying certain foods in bulk, such as beans or dried legumes
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Buying a few pieces of fresh fruit at different stages of ripeness ensures that Lynn will have ripe fruit available over several days, reducing waste and cost. Choice B focuses on frozen vegetables but doesn't address the variety and ripeness factor like Choice A. Choice C is about cheese, which may not be as essential for a nutritious diet compared to fresh fruit. Choice D suggests avoiding certain foods in bulk, which might not be as relevant for maintaining a nutritious diet economically as the strategy in Choice A.