ATI RN
ATI Nutrition Practice Test B 2019
1. In responding to the care concerns of children with severe disease, referral to the hospital is of the essence especially if the child manifests which of the following?
- A. Wheezing
- B. Stop feeding well
- C. Fast breathing
- D. Difficulty to awaken
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.
2. Maternal malnutrition at a critical period of development may have lifelong effects on an individual's pattern of genetic expression and on the tendency to develop obesity, which is a concept known as _____.
- A. genetic determination
- B. metabolic tolerance
- C. chromosomal influence
- D. fetal programming
Correct answer: D
Rationale: Fetal programming refers to the concept that maternal nutrition during critical periods of development can have long-term effects on an individual's health and risk of diseases like obesity.
3. A nurse is discussing denture care with the partner of a client who is unable to perform oral hygiene. Which of the following should be included in the discussion?
- A. Floss dentures as part of daily cleaning.
- B. Wipe dentures before storing them in a dry container at night.
- C. Wrap gloved fingers with gauze to remove dentures.
- D. Use a washcloth to clean the denture surfaces.
Correct answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: 'Wrap gloved fingers with gauze to remove dentures.' This method provides a safe and effective way to remove dentures without causing damage. Choice A is incorrect because flossing dentures is not recommended. Choice B is incorrect as it suggests wiping dentures and storing them dry, which is not the best practice. Choice D is incorrect because using a washcloth may not effectively clean all denture surfaces.
4. Legally, Patients chart are:
- A. Owned by the government since it is a legal document
- B. Owned by the doctor in charge and should be kept from the administrator for whatever reason
- C. Owned by the hospital and should not be given to anyone who request it other than the doctor in charge
- D. Owned by the patient and should be given by the nurse to the client as requested
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.
5. Which of the following conditions is not caused by energy drinks?
- A. Nervousness
- B. Bradycardia
- C. Seizures
- D. Dental caries
Correct answer: B: Bradycardia
Rationale: Energy drinks are known for causing a variety of health issues, including nervousness, seizures, and an increased risk of dental caries due to their high sugar content. However, they do not cause bradycardia, which is a slow heart rate. Instead, energy drinks are associated with causing an increased or rapid heart rate, known as tachycardia. Therefore, out of the listed options, bradycardia is the condition not caused by energy drinks.