ATI RN
ATI Proctored Nutrition Exam 2019
1. In administering blood transfusion, what needle gauge is used?
- A. 18 C. 23
- B. 22 D. 24
- C.
- D.
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Nursing interventions should be grounded in a deep understanding of the physiological processes involved, ensuring that care provided is both effective and efficient.
2. Which of the following is not correct?
- A. energy density is a comparison of energy (kcals) content to the weight of food
- B. if a food product contains a 15% daily value of calcium, that product is said to be a low source of calcium
- C. MyPlate illustrates the 5 food groups
- D.
Correct answer: B
Rationale: A product with 15% Daily Value (DV) of calcium is considered a good source, not a low source. Typically, anything 10-19% DV is considered a good source.
3. 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.
4. Diego is undergoing blood transfusion of the first unit. The earliest signs of transfusion reactions are:
- A. Oliguria and jaundice
- B. Urticaria and wheezing
- C. Headache, chills, & fever
- D. Hypertension and flushing
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. Why are blood glucose levels high in type 1 diabetes?
- A. The urinary excretion of glucose is impaired
- B. The lean body mass is metabolized to produce glucose via gluconeogenesis
- C. The absorption of glucose from the gastrointestinal tract is more efficient
- D. There is insufficient insulin to facilitate the transport of glucose into the cells
Correct answer: D: There is insufficient insulin to facilitate the transport of glucose into the cells
Rationale: In type 1 diabetes, the body's immune system destroys the beta cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. This leads to an insufficient amount of insulin, which is required to facilitate the transport of glucose into the cells. Consequently, blood glucose levels remain high. The other options are incorrect. Option A is incorrect because urinary excretion of glucose does not directly contribute to blood glucose levels. Option B is incorrect because, while gluconeogenesis does produce glucose, it is not the cause of high glucose levels in type 1 diabetes. Option C is incorrect because absorption efficiency of glucose from the gastrointestinal tract does not affect the amount of insulin available to transport glucose into cells.