ATI RN
ATI Nutrition Practice A
1. What type of gastrointestinal complication is most likely to be caused by the use of antibiotics to treat H. pylori infection?
- A. Hemoptysis
- B. Altered taste sensation
- C. Flatulence
- D. Bloody stools
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B, Altered taste sensation. The use of antibiotics is known to cause changes in taste sensation as a side effect, especially when used to treat H. pylori infections. Hemoptysis (Choice A) refers to coughing up blood, and while it can be a symptom of various conditions, it is not typically associated with the use of antibiotics. Flatulence (Choice C) and bloody stools (Choice D) can also occur as gastrointestinal complications, but they are not the most likely side effect when treating H. pylori with antibiotics. Therefore, choices A, C, and D are incorrect.
2. For an incontinent elderly client who frequently wets his bed and develops redness and skin excoriation at the perianal area, what is the best nursing goal?
- A. Ensure that the bed linen is always dry
- B. Frequently check the bed for wetness and keep it dry
- C. Place a rubber sheet under the client's buttocks
- D. Keep the patient clean and dry
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The best nursing goal for an incontinent elderly client with skin excoriation is to ensure that the bed linen is always dry. This helps in preventing further skin breakdown and promoting skin integrity. Choice B, to frequently check the bed for wetness and keep it dry, may not address the issue of prevention if the linen is not consistently dry. Choice C, placing a rubber sheet under the client's buttocks, focuses more on protecting the mattress rather than addressing the client's skin condition directly. Choice D, keeping the patient clean and dry, is important but does not specifically address the preventive aspect of maintaining dry bed linen.
3. A 20-year-old college student has presented to her campus medical clinic for a scheduled Pap smear. The clinician who will interpret the smear will examine cell samples for evidence of:
- A. Changes in cell shape, size, and organization
- B. Presence of unexpected cell types
- C. Ischemic changes in cell sample
- D. Abnormally high numbers of cells
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is changes in cell shape, size, and organization (Choice A). Pap smears are performed to detect potential precancerous or cancerous conditions by examining the cells for any abnormalities in their shape, size, or organization. This helps in identifying early signs of cervical cancer. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because Pap smears primarily focus on detecting cellular changes associated with cancer, not unexpected cell types, ischemic changes, or abnormally high numbers of cells.
4. Students in the resident M6 Practical Nurse Course are expected to achieve entry-level competencies for which of the following?
- A. Medical-surgical nursing
- B. Obstetric and newborn nursing
- C. Pediatric nursing
- D. Trauma nursing
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Medical-surgical nursing. In the resident M6 Practical Nurse Course, students are expected to achieve entry-level competencies in medical-surgical nursing. This area of nursing focuses on caring for adult patients with a variety of medical conditions. Obstetric and newborn nursing (choice B), pediatric nursing (choice C), and trauma nursing (choice D) are specialized areas within nursing that are not typically covered in entry-level practical nurse courses, making them incorrect choices.
5. The classic definition of public health is:
- A. It is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
- B. It is the health of individuals and communities that are, to a large extent, affected by a combination of many factors.
- C. It refers to the overall health of individuals, families, and communities being influenced by various factors in the ecosystem.
- D. It is the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized community efforts for sanitation, disease control, and health education.
Correct answer: D
Rationale: The classic definition of public health is focused on the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized community efforts. This definition emphasizes the importance of community-based interventions to improve public health outcomes such as sanitation, disease control, and health education. Public health aims to address the health needs of populations rather than just individuals, highlighting the collective approach to enhancing the well-being of communities.