ATI RN
ATI Nutrition Practice Test B 2019
1. What type of debridement involves proteolytic enzymes?
- A. Interventional C. Surgical
- B. Mechanical D. Chemical
- C.
- D.
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.
2. A healthcare provider is providing teaching about nutrition to a group of clients. The healthcare provider should include that which of the following foods contains the highest level of thiamine per serving?
- A. 1 hard-boiled egg
- B. 1 cup dried pears
- C. 1 cup whole grain wheat flour
- D. 1 cup Brussels sprouts
Correct answer: 1 cup whole grain wheat flour
Rationale: Whole grain wheat flour contains the highest level of thiamine per serving compared to the other options provided. Thiamine, also known as Vitamin B1, is essential for energy metabolism. While eggs, dried pears, and Brussels sprouts are nutritious foods, they do not contain as high a level of thiamine as whole grain wheat flour. Therefore, the correct choice is whole grain wheat flour in this case.
3. Which item is typically fortified with iodine to address iodine deficiency in the population?
- A. Flour
- B. Salt
- C. Canned vegetables
- D. Drinking water
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Iodized salt is the correct answer. Iodine deficiency can lead to thyroid problems, so iodine is added to salt to ensure an adequate intake of this essential nutrient. Flour is often fortified with other nutrients like folic acid, iron, and niacin, but not iodine. Canned vegetables and drinking water are not typically fortified with iodine to address deficiency in the population.
4. Which cells in the islet of the pancreas are responsible for synthesizing insulin?
- A. Alpha cells
- B. Beta cells
- C. Gamma cells
- D. Delta cells
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Beta cells in the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas are responsible for the production and secretion of insulin, which is crucial for regulating blood glucose levels. Alpha cells, on the other hand, produce glucagon, a hormone that raises blood glucose levels. Gamma cells and Delta cells do not exist in the islets of Langerhans; therefore, they are incorrect choices.
5. A nurse should be cognizant that professional programs for specialty certification by the Board of Nursing accredited through the:
- A. Professional Regulation Commission
- B. Nursing Specialty Certification Council
- C. Association of Deans of Philippine Colleges of Nursing
- D. Philippine Nurse Association
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.