ATI RN
ATI Proctored Nutrition Exam 2019
1. Pain medications given to the burn clients are best given via what route?
- A. IV C. Oral
- B. IM D. SQ
- C.
- D.
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. Dr. Dias's research shows that the death of a spouse in old age is correlated with a decline in the surviving partner's physical health. Which conclusion is supported by this study?
- A. The death of a spouse causes a decline in the surviving partner's physical health.
- B. The death of a spouse is related to a decline in the surviving partner's physical health.
- C. A decline in a surviving partner's physical health can cause the death of a spouse.
- D. A third variable, such as memory loss, causes a surviving partner's decline in physical health following the death of a spouse.
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Dr. Dias's research findings indicate a correlation between the death of a spouse and a decline in the surviving partner's physical health. This correlation suggests a relationship between the two variables, but it does not necessarily imply a direct cause-and-effect relationship. Therefore, the correct conclusion supported by this study is option B - 'The death of a spouse is related to a decline in the surviving partner's physical health.' Option A is too direct in its causation claim, which is not proven by correlation alone. Option C reverses the cause and effect relationship suggested by the research. Option D introduces an unrelated third variable, which is not supported by the study's findings.
3. A guideline that is utilized in determining priorities is to assess the status of the following, EXCEPT:
- A. perfusion
- B. locomotion
- C. respiration
- D. mentation
Correct answer: D
Rationale: When determining priorities in patient care, assessing perfusion, respiration, and locomotion are crucial. However, assessing mentation is also important but not typically included in the ABCs of emergency care. Monitoring mentation is essential for neurological assessment and detecting changes in mental status, but it is not part of the immediate priorities in life-threatening situations.
4. A nurse is preparing to transfer a client from a bed to a chair. The client can bear partial weight and has upper body strength. What device should the nurse use?
- A. Mechanical lift
- B. Gait belt
- C. Slide board
- D. Stand-assist lift
Correct answer: D
Rationale: A stand-assist lift is the correct choice in this scenario. This device is suitable for clients who can bear partial weight and have upper body strength, as it allows them to actively participate in the transfer process. A mechanical lift is typically used for clients who are non-weight bearing or have limited mobility. A gait belt is used for providing support and stability during walking or transferring short distances. A slide board is used for transferring clients who are unable to bear weight and need assistance moving from one surface to another.
5. A nurse is caring for a client who has severe hypertension and is receiving nitroprusside. What action should the nurse take?
- A. Administer oxygen and assess the client's response.
- B. Monitor blood pressure every 2 hours.
- C. Limit light exposure to the IV infusion.
- D. Attach an inline filter to the IV tubing.
Correct answer: C
Rationale: The correct action for the nurse to take when caring for a client receiving nitroprusside for severe hypertension is to limit light exposure to the IV infusion. Nitroprusside is light-sensitive, and exposure to light can lead to degradation of the medication, reducing its effectiveness. Administering oxygen (Choice A) may be necessary for some clients but is not directly related to the administration of nitroprusside. Monitoring blood pressure every 2 hours (Choice B) is a general nursing intervention for clients with hypertension but does not specifically address the administration of nitroprusside. Attaching an inline filter to the IV tubing (Choice D) is not necessary to address the specific concern of light exposure related to nitroprusside administration.