ATI RN
ATI Nutrition Practice Test A 2019
1. Which of the following is NOT a part of a process recording?
- A. Non-verbal narrative account
- B. Analysis and interpretation
- C. Audio-visual recording
- D. Verbal narrative account
Correct answer: C
Rationale: A process recording typically includes a non-verbal narrative account (Choice A), an analysis and interpretation (Choice B), and a verbal narrative account (Choice D). These components help in providing a comprehensive assessment of a patient's condition and ensuring that interventions are appropriately targeted for optimized outcomes. An audio-visual recording (Choice C), while it can be a part of some data collection processes, is not typically included in a process recording, making it the correct answer.
2. As a nurse, you can help improve the effectiveness of communication among healthcare givers by:
- A. Use of reminders of ‘what to do’
- B. Using standardized list of abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols
- C. One-on-one oral endorsement
- D. Text messaging and e-mail
Correct answer: D
Rationale: Understanding the underlying pathology and therapeutic techniques ensures that nursing care is not only reactive but also preventative, reducing the risk of complications.
3. Intrinsic factor from the stomach is needed for the absorption of which vitamin?
- A. vitamin B12
- B. folate
- C. niacin
- D. vitamin B6
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: vitamin B12. Intrinsic factor is a glycoprotein produced by the stomach that is necessary for the absorption of vitamin B12 in the small intestine. Vitamin B12 binds to intrinsic factor in the stomach, forming a complex that is then absorbed in the ileum. This absorption process is crucial for preventing vitamin B12 deficiency. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not require intrinsic factor for absorption. Folate is absorbed in the small intestine through a different mechanism, niacin can be absorbed in the small intestine without the need for intrinsic factor, and vitamin B6 does not rely on intrinsic factor for absorption.
4. 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.
5. The mentally ill person responds positively to the nurse who is warm and caring. This is a demonstration of the nurse’s role as:
- A. counselor
- B. mother surrogate
- C. therapist
- D. socializing agent
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.