ATI RN
ATI Nutrition Practice Test A 2019
1. What is the name of the record that shows all medications and treatments provided on a repeated basis?
- A. Nursing Health History and Assessment Worksheet
- B. Discharge Summary
- C. Nursing Kardex
- D. Medicine and Treatment Record
Correct answer: D: Medicine and Treatment Record
Rationale: The 'Medicine and Treatment Record' is the document that maintains a comprehensive log of all medications and treatments provided on a routine basis. It does not refer to the 'Discharge Summary', which is a clinical report prepared by healthcare professionals at the end of a hospital stay or series of treatments. The 'Nursing Health History and Assessment Worksheet' is used to gather comprehensive data about the patient's health history and current health status, but it does not record ongoing treatment details. The 'Nursing Kardex' is a patient care information system used to quickly communicate patient needs, but it does not consistently record all medications and treatments provided.
2. Cocaine is derived from the leaves of coca plant; the nurse knows that cocaine is classified as:
- A. Narcotic
- B. Stimulant
- C. Barbiturate
- D. Hallucinogen
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. The mechanism behind most CKD in patients without diabetes is mediated by:
- A. enzyme systems
- B. immune systems
- C. catabolic systems
- D. hormonal systems
Correct answer: B
Rationale: In non-diabetic patients, CKD is often mediated by immune system responses. Chronic inflammation triggered by immune system dysfunction can contribute to progressive kidney damage. Therefore, the correct answer is 'immune systems.' Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because CKD in non-diabetic patients is primarily associated with immune system abnormalities rather than enzyme, catabolic, or hormonal systems.
4. What condition has been shown to be associated with esophageal dysphagia?
- A. myasthenia gravis
- B. achalasia
- C. Alzheimer's disease
- D. cerebral palsy
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Achalasia is the correct answer. It is a condition characterized by the esophagus having difficulty moving food toward the stomach, resulting in dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). Myasthenia gravis (Choice A) is a neuromuscular disorder that affects skeletal muscles, not the esophagus. Alzheimer's disease (Choice C) primarily affects cognitive function, not the esophagus. Cerebral palsy (Choice D) is a neurological disorder affecting body movement and muscle coordination, unrelated to esophageal dysphagia.
5. A client taking antibiotics develops diarrhea. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend to include in the client’s diet?
- A. Whole wheat bread
- B. Fresh orange sections
- C. Ice cream
- D. Yogurt
Correct answer: D
Rationale: Yogurt is the correct answer because it contains probiotics that can help restore normal gut flora and reduce antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Whole wheat bread (Choice A) may worsen diarrhea due to its high fiber content. Fresh orange sections (Choice B) are acidic and may irritate the digestive system further. Ice cream (Choice C) is high in sugar and fat, which can exacerbate diarrhea.