ATI RN
ATI RN Nutrition Online Practice 2019
1. Loss of smell results in a condition that limits capacity to detect the flavor of food and beverages called:
- A. Hypergeusia
- B. Dysgeusia
- C. Anosmia
- D. Phantom taste
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Anosmia is the loss of the sense of smell, which significantly impacts the ability to detect flavors in food and beverages.
2. What is the term for mobilizing people to become aware of their own problems and to take action to solve them?
- A. Community Organizing
- B. Family Nursing Care Plan
- C. Nursing Intervention
- D. Nursing Process
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is Community Organizing. This involves engaging and mobilizing individuals in a community or group to take action for the mutual benefit or to solve common problems. The options 'Family Nursing Care Plan', 'Nursing Intervention', and 'Nursing Process' are incorrect as these terms refer to specific nursing practices and methods, not the broader action of mobilizing and engaging a community to solve its own problems. Moreover, the provided rationale does not match the original question and correct answer. It instead describes the proactive and preventative nature of nursing care, which is unrelated to the concept of community organizing.
3. A client has a small-bore jejunostomy and is receiving a continuous tube feeding with a high-viscosity formula. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent the tubing from clogging?
- A. Replace the bag and tubing every 24 hours
- B. Flush the tubing with 10 mL water every 6 hours
- C. Administer the feeding by gravity drip
- D. Heat the formula prior to infusion
Correct answer: B
Rationale: To prevent clogging when using high-viscosity formulas in a small-bore jejunostomy, the nurse should flush the tubing with 10 mL of water every 6 hours. This action helps maintain tube patency and prevent blockages. Replacing the bag and tubing every 24 hours (Choice A) is unnecessary and does not specifically address preventing clogging. Administering the feeding by gravity drip (Choice C) or heating the formula prior to infusion (Choice D) are not effective interventions for preventing tubing clogging.
4. Which gluten-free food choice would be most appropriate for a patient with celiac disease?
- A. Scalloped potatoes
- B. Oatmeal
- C. Eggs
- D. Tortillas
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Eggs are a safe food choice for individuals with celiac disease as they are naturally gluten-free. Scalloped potatoes often contain flour in the sauce, which might contain gluten. Oatmeal can be a subject of debate due to possible cross-contamination during processing, so it might not be safe unless labeled gluten-free. Tortillas are typically made from wheat flour containing gluten, but gluten-free versions are available. However, eggs are universally gluten-free, making them the best choice for individuals with celiac disease.
5. A group of clients is being instructed by a nurse regarding nutrition. The teaching should state that which of the following groups of foods contains the highest level of carbohydrates?
- A. Milk, eggs, and cheese
- B. Butter, oils, and avocados
- C. Rice, potatoes, and oranges
- D. Chicken, green beans, and apples
Correct answer: Rice, potatoes, and oranges
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Rice, potatoes, and oranges. These foods are rich in carbohydrates. Choice A (Milk, eggs, and cheese) contains minimal carbohydrates as they are primarily sources of protein and fat. Choice B (Butter, oils, and avocados) contains very little to no carbohydrates as they are high in fats. Choice D (Chicken, green beans, and apples) also contains minimal carbohydrates, with protein and fiber being more prominent in these foods.