ATI RN
ATI RN Nutrition Online Practice 2019
1. When injecting subcutaneous injection in an obese patient, It should be angled at around:
- A. 45 °
- B. 90 °
- C. 180 °
- D. Parallel to the skin
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 nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who has just learned that she has type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse should explain that which of the following sweeteners will add calories to the client’s carbohydrate count?
- A. Sorbitol
- B. Sucralose
- C. Aspartame
- D. Acesulfame potassium
Correct answer: Sorbitol
Rationale: Sorbitol is a sweetener that will add calories to the client's carbohydrate count. It is a sugar alcohol that provides about 2.6 calories per gram. Sucralose, aspartame, and acesulfame potassium are all non-nutritive sweeteners that do not contribute significant calories to the diet. Sucralose is about 600 times sweeter than sucrose but does not add calories. Aspartame is a low-calorie sweetener that is approximately 200 times sweeter than sucrose, and acesulfame potassium is a calorie-free sweetener.
3. Which of the following foods provides the most protein?
- A. Beans
- B. Red peppers
- C. Asparagus
- D. Celery
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'Beans.' Beans are a rich source of plant-based protein, making them the best option among the listed foods for protein content. Red peppers, asparagus, and celery are not significant sources of protein compared to beans, hence they are incorrect choices for this question.
4. Which outcome has been shown to be most closely associated with breastfeeding infants of mothers who smoke?
- A. poor temperature regulation
- B. vision impairment
- C. vomiting
- D. elevated blood pressure
Correct answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: vomiting. Infants breastfed by mothers who smoke are more likely to experience vomiting and gastrointestinal issues due to the transfer of nicotine and other harmful substances through breast milk. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect. Poor temperature regulation, vision impairment, and elevated blood pressure are not the primary outcomes closely associated with breastfeeding infants of mothers who smoke.
5. Which mineral is important for the synthesis of thyroid hormones?
- A. Iron
- B. Zinc
- C. Iodine
- D. Magnesium
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Iodine is the correct answer. It is crucial for the synthesis of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland. Without sufficient iodine, the thyroid cannot produce adequate amounts of hormones, leading to potential issues like hypothyroidism. Iron (Choice A), Zinc (Choice B), and Magnesium (Choice D) do not play a direct role in the synthesis of thyroid hormones, making them incorrect choices for this question.