ATI RN
ATI Nutrition Practice Test B 2019
1. To successfully complete the tasks of older adulthood, an 85 year old who has been a widow for 25 years should be encouraged to:
- A. Invest her creative energies in promoting social welfare
- B. Redefine her role in the society and offer something and offer something of value
- C. Feel a sense of satisfaction in reflecting on her productive life
- D. Look to recapture the opportunities that were never started or completed
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.
2. A client has a fungal infection and a new prescription for amphotericin B. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider before initiating the medication?
- A. Sodium 140 mEq/L
- B. Potassium 4.5 mEq/L
- C. BUN 55 mg/dL
- D. Glucose 120 mg/dL
Correct answer: C
Rationale: An elevated BUN level of 55 mg/dL should be reported before starting amphotericin B due to its nephrotoxic effects. Amphotericin B can cause kidney damage, and an elevated BUN indicates impaired kidney function, increasing the risk of further renal damage with this medication. Sodium, potassium, and glucose levels are not directly associated with the nephrotoxic effects of amphotericin B, making choices A, B, and D incorrect.
3. A nurse is instructing the mother of a toddler who has iron-deficiency anemia to increase iron in the child’s diet in addition to the prescribed iron supplement. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
- A. Skim milk
- B. Bananas
- C. Tuna fish
- D. Cucumbers
Correct answer: Tuna fish
Rationale: Tuna fish is a good source of iron and would be beneficial for a toddler with iron-deficiency anemia. Skim milk, bananas, and cucumbers are not significant sources of iron and would not help in increasing the iron levels in the child's diet. Skim milk, in particular, can inhibit iron absorption due to its calcium content, which is important for the nurse to educate the mother about.
4. The nurse is caring for a patient in metabolic alkalosis. The patient has an NG tube to low intermittent suction for a diagnosis of bowel obstruction. What drug would the nurse expect to find on the medication orders?
- A. Cimetidine
- B. Maalox
- C. Potassium chloride elixir
- D. ) Furosemide
Correct answer: Cimetidine
Rationale:
5. A nurse is completing a nutritional assessment of an adult female client. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is at an increased risk of developing cancer?
- A. Eats at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily.
- B. Eats 6 servings of whole grains daily.
- C. Limits alcohol consumption to 2 drinks per day.
- D. Limits red meat intake to 3oz per day.
Correct answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because limiting alcohol consumption to 2 drinks per day is still above the recommended limit for reducing cancer risk. The recommended limit for women is 1 drink per day to lower the risk of developing cancer. Choices A, B, and D are not indicative of an increased risk of developing cancer as they all align with a healthy diet and lifestyle, which can actually help reduce the risk of cancer.