ATI RN
Nutrition ATI Proctored Exam
1. What should be recommended to help prevent early childhood caries (ECC) in infants?
- A. Avoid giving the infant nighttime bottles
- B. Have the infant drink pasteurized skim milk
- C. Feed the infant iron-rich foods
- D. Give the infant fruit juice to drink
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: Avoid giving the infant nighttime bottles' because prolonged exposure to sugars in milk during the night can lead to caries. Options 'B: Have the infant drink pasteurized skim milk' and 'D: Give the infant fruit juice to drink' are not recommended as they contain sugars that can cause cavities, especially in infants. Option 'C: Feed the infant iron-rich foods' is incorrect because while a balanced diet is important, iron-rich foods do not directly prevent caries development.
2. Nonnutritive sweeteners are not metabolized by microorganisms and do not promote dental caries. Products made with a nonnutritive sweetener can be used as frequently as 8 to 10 times per day.
- A. Both statements are true
- B. Both statements are false
- C. The first statement is true; the second is false
- D. The first statement is false; the second is true
Correct answer: C
Rationale: The first statement is true; nonnutritive sweeteners do not promote caries. However, the second statement is false because products with nonnutritive sweeteners should still be consumed in moderation.
3. A nurse is discussing denture care with the partner of a client who is unable to perform oral hygiene. Which of the following should be included in the discussion?
- A. Floss dentures as part of daily cleaning.
- B. Wipe dentures before storing them in a dry container at night.
- C. Wrap gloved fingers with gauze to remove dentures.
- D. Use a washcloth to clean the denture surfaces.
Correct answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: 'Wrap gloved fingers with gauze to remove dentures.' This method provides a safe and effective way to remove dentures without causing damage. Choice A is incorrect because flossing dentures is not recommended. Choice B is incorrect as it suggests wiping dentures and storing them dry, which is not the best practice. Choice D is incorrect because using a washcloth may not effectively clean all denture surfaces.
4. A client is being taught how to follow a low-purine diet for gout management. Which statement indicates the client understands the teaching?
- A. “I will need to limit the number of fruit servings each day.”
- B. “I should avoid eating liver and other organ meats.”
- C. “I can drink only white wine.”
- D. “I should choose red meat instead of poultry.”
Correct answer: “I should avoid eating liver and other organ meats.”
Rationale: The correct answer is B. Organ meats like liver are high in purines, which can exacerbate gout symptoms. Choosing to avoid such foods is essential in following a low-purine diet. Option A is incorrect because fruits are generally low in purines and are not usually restricted in a low-purine diet. Option C is incorrect as white wine, just like other types of alcohol, should be consumed in moderation or avoided due to its purine content. Option D is incorrect because red meat, including beef and lamb, is high in purines and should be limited in a low-purine diet.
5. In the US, low iron intake is often associated with?
- A. low intake of fruits and vegetables
- B. pregnancy
- C. high sugar and fat intakes
- D. high protein intake
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Diets high in sugar and fat often lack essential nutrients like iron, leading to a risk of iron deficiency anemia, especially when iron-rich foods are not consumed adequately.