ATI RN
ATI Nutrition Proctored Exam 2023
1. Does the reduction in oxidative damage that occurs with energy restriction in animals also occur in people whose diets include _____?
- A. fiber and carbohydrates
- B. fatty acids and protein
- C. probiotics
- D. antioxidants and phytochemicals
Correct answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 'antioxidants and phytochemicals'. Antioxidants and phytochemicals help reduce oxidative damage in the body, contributing to healthy aging and a lower risk of chronic diseases. This is the same effect observed in animals when their energy intake is restricted. The other choices are incorrect as there is no direct evidence connecting reduced oxidative damage with diets high in fiber and carbohydrates, fatty acids and protein, or probiotics.
2. What is the term for a barrier that prevents the normal emptying of stomach contents into the duodenum?
- A. Dumping syndrome
- B. Gastritis
- C. Gastric outlet obstruction
- D. Hypochlorhydria
Correct answer: C: Gastric outlet obstruction
Rationale: Gastric outlet obstruction refers to a condition where the opening between the stomach and the duodenum is blocked, preventing the normal passage of food. This is why choice 'C' is correct. 'A: Dumping syndrome' is incorrect because it is a condition where stomach contents move too quickly through the small intestine, not a barrier preventing emptying. 'B: Gastritis' is inflammation of the stomach lining, not a blockage of the outlet. 'D: Hypochlorhydria' refers to low stomach acid, which may affect digestion but does not create a physical barrier blocking the outlet of the stomach.
3. Sergio is brought to Emergency Room after the barbecue grill accident. Based on the assessment of the physician, Sergio sustained superficial partial thickness burns on his trunk, right upper extremities and right lower extremities. His wife asks what that means? Your most accurate response would be:
- A. Structures beneath the skin are damage
- B. Dermis is partially damaged
- C. Epidermis and dermis are both damaged
- D. Epidermis is damaged
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.
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. If a child has two or more pink signs, you would classify the child as having:
- A. No disease
- B. Mild form of disease
- C. Urgent Referral
- D. Very severe disease
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.