ATI RN
ATI Nutrition Practice Test B 2019
1. Mrs. Seva also tells the nurse that she is often constipated. Because she is aging, what physical changes predispose her to constipation?
- A. inhibition of the parasympathetic reflex
- B. weakness of sphincter muscles of anus
- C. loss of tone of the smooth muscles of the colon
- D. decreased ability to absorb fluids in the lower intestines
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.
2. Mrs. Pichay who is for thoracentesis is assigned by the nurse to any of the following positions, EXCEPT:
- A. straddling a chair with arms and head resting on the back of the chair
- B. lying on the unaffected side with the bed elevated 30-40 degrees
- C. lying prone with the head of the bed lowered 15-30 degrees
- D. sitting on the edge of the bed with her feet supported and arms and head on a padded overhead table
Correct answer: D
Rationale: Understanding the underlying pathology and therapeutic techniques ensures that nursing care is not only reactive but also preventative, reducing the risk of complications.
3. What side effect is commonly associated with ECT?
- A. Transient loss of memory, confusion, and disorientation
- B. Nausea and vomiting
- C. Fractures
- D. Hypertension and increased heart rate
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A, as Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is commonly associated with side effects such as transient loss of memory, confusion, and disorientation. While nausea and vomiting (Choice B) can occur, they are not as common as the memory-related side effects. Fractures (Choice C) are unlikely unless a mishap occurs during the procedure. Hypertension and increased heart rate (Choice D) might occur during the procedure due to the physiological stress of the treatment, but these are not the most commonly associated side effects. The rationale provided did not effectively explain this, so it's important to note that ECT is a procedure often used for severe depression and other mental illnesses, and understanding its side effects is crucial for patient safety and effective care.
4. Which nursing diagnosis has nutritional implications?
- A. impaired dentition
- B. disruption of gas exchange
- C. self-esteem disturbance
- D. sleep pattern disturbance
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Impaired dentition affects a patient's ability to chew and consume a variety of foods, leading to potential nutritional deficiencies and malnutrition.
5. Sickle cell disease is an example of an inherited mistake in the amino acid sequence.
- A. TRUE
- B. FALSE
- C.
- D.
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The statement is TRUE. Sickle cell disease is caused by a genetic mutation in the hemoglobin gene, leading to an abnormal amino acid sequence. This results in the production of abnormal hemoglobin molecules, causing red blood cells to become sickle-shaped. This inherited condition is a classic example of a genetic error affecting the amino acid sequence, making choice A the correct answer. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the nature of sickle cell disease.