ATI RN
ATI Nutrition Practice A
1. During which stage of life is it most critical to build bone mass to prevent osteoporosis?
- A. Infancy
- B. Early childhood
- C. Adolescence
- D. Young adulthood
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Adolescence is the most critical stage for building bone mass, which plays a significant role in preventing osteoporosis in later life. During adolescence, approximately 45% of adult bone mass is formed. Although bone mass can be built during infancy, early childhood, and young adulthood, it is not as significant as during adolescence, making choices A, B, and D incorrect. Therefore, focusing on adequate nutrition and physical activity during adolescence is vital for long-term bone health.
2. The OR team performs distinct roles for one surgical procedure to be accomplished within a prescribed time frame and deliver a standard patient outcome. While the surgeon performs the surgical procedure, who monitors the status of the client like urine output, blood loss?
- A. Scrub Nurse
- B. Surgeon
- C. Anaesthesiologist
- D. Circulating Nurse
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. By the age of three, which age-appropriate food skill can a child typically perform?
- A. Using utensils and a napkin
- B. Spearing food with a fork
- C. Measuring liquids
- D. Displaying proper table manners
Correct answer: B
Rationale: By the age of three, a child typically develops the motor skills needed to spear food with a fork. This is a critical milestone in self-feeding as it shows progress in fine motor coordination. Choice 'A' is incorrect because using utensils and a napkin properly is a skill that may take longer to develop and refine. Choice 'C' is not correct as measuring liquids requires a higher level of motor skills and understanding of quantities that a three-year-old child might not possess. Choice 'D' is also incorrect as the proper display of table manners is a complex skill that is typically learned over a longer period and involves social and cultural norms.
4. Which animal-derived food contains the most significant level of carbohydrates?
- A. Egg
- B. Beef
- C. Milk
- D. Poultry
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Milk contains the most significant level of carbohydrates among animal-derived foods. Milk and milk products supply significant quantities of carbohydrate in the form of lactose. Eggs, beef, and poultry are not significant sources of carbohydrates compared to milk. In cheese making, lactose is removed as a by-product, reducing the carbohydrate content further.
5. Can a person with Celiac disease eat Poptarts that contain gluten?
- A. Yes
- B. No
- C. Only in small quantities
- D. Only if they are gluten-free Poptarts
Correct answer: B
Rationale: A person with Celiac disease cannot consume Poptarts that contain gluten because gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, triggering an autoimmune response in individuals with Celiac disease and damaging their small intestine. Even small quantities of gluten can lead to this harmful response, making choices 'A' and 'C' incorrect. While gluten-free Poptarts may be suitable for individuals with Celiac disease, regular Poptarts containing gluten are not safe for consumption by them, rendering choice 'D' incorrect as well.