ATI RN
ATI Nutrition Proctored
1. Which dietary supplement is often recommended for patients taking statins to lower cholesterol?
- A. Iron
- B. Coenzyme Q10
- C. Calcium
- D. Magnesium
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Coenzyme Q10 is often recommended for patients on statins because it may help reduce muscle pain, a common side effect of these medications. Iron (Choice A) is not typically recommended for patients taking statins to lower cholesterol. Calcium (Choice C) and Magnesium (Choice D) are not specifically indicated for addressing muscle pain associated with statin use, making them less suitable choices in this scenario.
2. You are making initial shift assessments on your patients. While assessing one patients peripheral IV site, you note edema around the insertion site. How should you document this complication related to IV therapy?
- A. Air emboli
- B. Phlebitis
- C. Infiltration
- D. Fluid overload
Correct answer: Infiltration
Rationale:
3. A patient is prescribed finasteride (Proscar) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). What should the nurse include in the patient teaching regarding the expected outcomes of this therapy?
- A. The medication will cure BPH after treatment is complete.
- B. The effects of the medication may take several weeks or months to become noticeable.
- C. The medication may cause increased hair growth.
- D. The medication may decrease libido.
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. The effects of finasteride in treating BPH may take several weeks or months to become noticeable, so patients should be informed about this expected time frame. Choice A is incorrect because finasteride does not cure BPH but helps manage symptoms. Choice C is incorrect as increased hair growth is a side effect of finasteride, not an expected outcome for BPH treatment. Choice D is also incorrect as decreased libido is a potential side effect of finasteride, not an expected outcome for BPH treatment.
4. The nurse has educated a client on precautions to take with thrombocytopenia. What statement by the client indicates a need to review the information?
- A. I will be careful if I need enemas for constipation.
- B. I will use an electric shaver instead of a razor.
- C. I should only eat soft food that is either cool or warm.
- D. I won’t be able to play sports with my grandkids.
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because enemas can cause injury to a thrombocytopenic client due to the risk of bleeding. Choices B, C, and D are correct precautions for a client with thrombocytopenia. Using an electric shaver reduces the risk of cuts that could lead to bleeding. Eating soft, cool, or warm food helps prevent injuries to the oral mucosa. Avoiding activities like sports that carry a risk of injury is also advisable.
5. A healthcare professional is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following laboratory tests is an indicator of long-term disease management?
- A. Postprandial blood glucose
- B. Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c)
- C. Glucose tolerance test
- D. Fasting blood glucose
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is the most accurate test for long-term management of blood glucose levels in individuals with diabetes mellitus. HbA1c reflects average blood glucose levels over the past 2-3 months, providing valuable information on the effectiveness of treatment and disease control. Postprandial blood glucose, glucose tolerance test, and fasting blood glucose are essential for monitoring blood glucose levels at specific times but do not offer the same insight into long-term disease management as HbA1c.