ATI RN
ATI RN Nutrition Online Practice 2019
1. Match protease with its digestive action:
- A. breaks down carbs
- B. breaks down proteins
- C. breaks down lipids
- D. helps fat digestion
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Proteases are enzymes that break down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids.
2. In alcoholic patient, the nurse knows that the vitamin deficient to these types of clients that leads to psychoses is:
- A. Thiamine C. Niacin
- B. Vitamin C D. Vitamin A
- C.
- D.
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.
3. A nurse is caring for a client following a CVA and observes the client experiencing severe dysphagia. The nurse notifies the provider. Which of the following nutritional therapies will likely be prescribed?
- A. NPO until dysphagia subsides
- B. Supplements via nasogastric tube
- C. Initiation of total parenteral nutrition
- D. Soft residue diet
Correct answer: Supplements via nasogastric tube
Rationale: In the scenario of severe dysphagia following a CVA, the client may have difficulty swallowing and require alternative nutritional support. Providing supplements via a nasogastric tube allows for the delivery of essential nutrients directly into the stomach, bypassing the swallowing difficulties. NPO (nothing by mouth) until dysphagia subsides may be too restrictive for the client's nutritional needs. Initiation of total parenteral nutrition is usually reserved for cases where enteral feeding is not possible or contraindicated. A soft residue diet may not be suitable for a client experiencing severe dysphagia.
4. Which breakfast items indicate an understanding of foods high in antioxidants A and C?
- A. Fried eggs, sausage, and whole wheat toast
- B. Oatmeal with blueberries and coffee
- C. Cereal with strawberries and low-fat milk
- D. Hard-boiled eggs, cantaloupe, and orange juice
Correct answer: D: Hard-boiled eggs, cantaloupe, and orange juice
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Hard-boiled eggs, cantaloupe, and orange juice. Cantaloupe and orange juice are rich in vitamins A and C, which are known for their antioxidant properties. Choice A is incorrect because fried eggs, sausage, and whole wheat toast do not contain high levels of antioxidants A and C. Choice B is incorrect because, while blueberries are high in antioxidants, coffee does not provide significant amounts of vitamins A and C. Choice C is incorrect because, although strawberries are a good source of vitamin C, low-fat milk does not contribute significantly to vitamins A and C.
5. Nutrients that may help decrease high blood pressure levels include:
- A. magnesium and sodium
- B. protein and monounsaturated fat
- C. calcium and potassium
- D. dietary fiber and plant sterols
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Calcium and potassium play vital roles in regulating blood pressure, with potassium helping to balance the negative effects of sodium.