ATI RN
ATI RN Nutrition Online Practice 2019
1. The following are appropriate nursing interventions during colostomy irrigation, EXCEPT:
- A. Increase the irrigating solution flow rate when abdominal cramps is felt
- B. Insert 2-4 inches of an adequately lubricated catheter to the stoma
- C. Position client in semi-Fowler
- D. Hang the solution 18 inches above the stoma
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.
2. Which step of the management process is concerned with Policy making and Stating the goals and objective of the institution?
- A. Planning
- B. Organizing
- C. Directing
- D. Controlling
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.
3. How long can Vitamin A be stored in the liver for at least?
- A. 1 month.
- B. 6 months.
- C. 1 year.
- D. 18 months.
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Vitamin A can be stored in the liver to meet basic needs for at least 1 year. This storage capacity allows the body to have a reserve of Vitamin A to sustain its needs over an extended period. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they underestimate the storage capacity of Vitamin A in the liver, which can last longer than these durations.
4. A community health nurse is conducting a class on what to expect during pregnancy. What instruction should the nurse include on weight gain?
- A. Failure to obtain the required weight gain during pregnancy will increase the risk of preterm birth.
- B. An obese client should not gain as much weight as a client with a normal body mass index.
- C. A client with a normal body mass index should plan on gaining 50 pounds.
- D. Clients do not need to eat for two when they are pregnant.
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Adequate weight gain during pregnancy is essential as failure to obtain the required weight gain can increase the risk of preterm birth. Choice B is incorrect because it is important for obese clients to gain an appropriate amount of weight during pregnancy, not the same as those with a normal body mass index. Choice C is incorrect as gaining 50 pounds for a client with a normal body mass index is excessive. Choice D is incorrect as the common saying 'eating for two' during pregnancy is a misconception; pregnant individuals do not need to double their caloric intake.
5. In administering blood transfusion, what needle gauge is used?
- A. 18 C. 23
- B. 22 D. 24
- C.
- D.
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Nursing interventions should be grounded in a deep understanding of the physiological processes involved, ensuring that care provided is both effective and efficient.