ATI RN
ATI RN Nutrition Online Practice 2019
1. Nurse Minette needs to schedule a first home visit to OB client Leah. When is a first home-care visit typically made?
- A. Within 4 days after discharge
- B. Within 24 hours after discharge
- C. Within 1 hour after discharge
- D. Within 1 week of discharge
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. A client who is postoperative following a liver transplant and weighs 65 kg. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
- A. Keep the client NPO for the first week postoperative.
- B. Limit caloric content once the client resumes eating.
- C. Stress the importance of safe food-handling practices.
- D. Decrease foods high in carbohydrates once the client resumes eating.
Correct answer: Stress the importance of safe food-handling practices.
Rationale: After a liver transplant, it is crucial to stress the importance of safe food-handling practices to prevent foodborne illnesses, especially due to the client's altered immune system. Keeping the client NPO for the first week postoperative is not recommended as early nutrition support is essential for recovery. Limiting caloric content once the client resumes eating may not be appropriate as they need adequate nutrition for healing. Decreasing foods high in carbohydrates without a specific indication may lead to inadequate nutrient intake, which is not ideal for the client's recovery.
3. How many calories does one pound of fat equal?
- A. 1500 calories
- B. 2500 calories
- C. 3500 calories
- D. 5000 calories
Correct answer: C: 3500 calories
Rationale: One pound of body fat is equivalent to approximately 3500 calories. This is a generally accepted caloric value used in nutrition and weight management. It's important to note that this is an estimation and individual variations may occur. Choice A (1500 calories), Choice B (2500 calories), and Choice D (5000 calories) are incorrect because they do not match the generally accepted caloric value of 3500 calories for one pound of body fat.
4. A client who has chronic lymphocytic leukemia is starting chemotherapy treatments and asks if she needs to make any dietary changes. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
- A. “You should avoid drinking liquids an hour before the treatments.”
- B. “Eating low-calorie foods helps prevent nausea.”
- C. “Foods that are higher in fat are usually more appealing.”
- D. “Raw fruits and vegetables will be easier for your body to digest.”
Correct answer: “Raw fruits and vegetables will be easier for your body to digest.”
Rationale: During chemotherapy treatments for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, raw fruits and vegetables are recommended as they are easier for the body to digest. This choice provides essential nutrients and is gentle on the digestive system. Option A is incorrect because staying hydrated is crucial during chemotherapy. Option B is incorrect as low-calorie foods may not provide sufficient energy during treatment. Option C is incorrect because high-fat foods are not typically recommended due to potential digestive issues.
5. Cyanocobalamin is a form of which vitamin?
- A. Vitamin B1
- B. Vitamin B2
- C. Vitamin B3
- D. Vitamin B12
Correct answer: D
Rationale: Cyanocobalamin is a synthetic form of Vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is essential for various bodily functions, including red blood cell formation, neurological function, and DNA synthesis. It is not to be confused with Vitamin B1, B2, or B3, which are separate vitamins with different roles in the body.