ATI RN
ATI Nutrition Practice Test B 2019
1. The preferred route of administration of medication in the most acute care situations is which of the following routes?
- A. Intravenous C. Subcutaneous
- B. Epidural D. Intramuscular
- C.
- D.
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 food has the highest calcium content?
- A. 1 cup of carrot strips
- B. 3 oz of canned salmon
- C. 1 plain baked potato
- D. 1 cup of chopped chicken breast
Correct answer: 3 oz of canned salmon
Rationale: The highest source of calcium among the given choices is the 3 oz of canned salmon. This is due to the presence of bones in canned salmon, which are rich in calcium. The other options, including 1 cup of carrot strips, 1 plain baked potato, and 1 cup of chopped chicken breast, do not contain as much calcium due to the nature of their composition and lack of bone content.
3. This special form is used when the patient is admitted to the unit. The nurse completes the information in this record particularly his/her basic personal data, current illness, previous health history, health history of the family, emotional profile, environmental history as well as physical assessment together with nursing diagnosis on admission. What do you call this record?
- A. Nursing Kardex
- B. Nursing Health History and Assessment Worksheet
- C. Medicine and Treatment Record
- D. Discharge Summary
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.
4. What is the main function of dietary fiber in managing cholesterol levels?
- A. To reduce absorption of dietary fats
- B. To increase cholesterol synthesis
- C. To enhance protein digestion
- D. To decrease cholesterol absorption
Correct answer: D
Rationale: Dietary fiber helps lower cholesterol levels by binding to bile acids and reducing cholesterol absorption.
5. What instruction should the nurse include on weight gain during pregnancy?
- A. Failure to obtain the required weight gain during pregnancy will increase the risk of preterm birth.
- B. An obese client needs to 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 will need to eat for two when they are pregnant.
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Appropriate weight gain is crucial for reducing the risk of preterm birth.