ATI RN
ATI Nutrition Practice Test A 2019
1. Which food has the highest calcium content?
- A. 1 cup of carrot strips
- B. 3 oz of canned salmon
- C. 1 plain baked potato
- D. 1 cup of chopped chicken breast
Correct answer: 3 oz of canned salmon
Rationale: The highest source of calcium among the given choices is the 3 oz of canned salmon. This is due to the presence of bones in canned salmon, which are rich in calcium. The other options, including 1 cup of carrot strips, 1 plain baked potato, and 1 cup of chopped chicken breast, do not contain as much calcium due to the nature of their composition and lack of bone content.
2. A nurse is caring for a child who is allergic to penicillin. The nurse should verify which of the following prescriptions with the provider?
- A. Amphotericin B
- B. Amoxicillin-clavulanate
- C. Erythromycin
- D. Gentamicin
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Amoxicillin-clavulanate is related to penicillin, and a cross-sensitivity could occur, so the provider should be consulted.
3. How many calories are contained in a food that has 15 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of protein, and 10 grams of fat?
- A. 106
- B. 124
- C. 166
- D. 202
Correct answer: C: 166
Rationale: To calculate the total calories in a food item, you can use the following conversions: every 1 gram of carbohydrate provides 4 calories, 1 gram of protein provides 4 calories, and 1 gram of fat provides 9 calories. Therefore, for this food item, multiply 15 grams of carbohydrates by 4 calories/gram, 4 grams of protein by 4 calories/gram, and 10 grams of fat by 9 calories/gram. The calculation would be (15 * 4) + (4 * 4) + (10 * 9) = 60 + 16 + 90 = 166 calories. Choice A (106) is incorrect because it does not consider the calories from fat. Choice B (124) is incorrect as it underestimates the calories by not including all macronutrients. Choice D (202) is incorrect as it overestimates the calories by adding up the values incorrectly.
4. How should a healthcare professional care for a patient with a central line to prevent infection?
- A. Change the dressing daily
- B. Monitor for redness
- C. Check the central line site every shift
- D. Flush the line with saline
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Corrected Rationale: Changing the central line dressing daily is crucial in preventing infection at the insertion site. This practice helps maintain a clean and sterile environment around the central line, reducing the risk of pathogens entering the bloodstream. Monitoring for redness (choice B) is important but may not directly prevent infection. Checking the central line site every shift (choice C) is essential for early detection of any issues but does not solely prevent infection. Flushing the line with saline (choice D) is a necessary procedure for maintaining central line patency but does not primarily prevent infection.
5. A client in an outpatient facility is taking Acarbose for type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse plan to monitor?
- A. WBC
- B. Serum potassium
- C. Platelet count
- D. Liver function test
Correct answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Liver function test. Acarbose, used for type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, can lead to liver toxicity with long-term use. Monitoring liver function tests periodically is crucial to detect any signs of liver dysfunction early and prevent complications. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as Acarbose does not directly affect WBC, serum potassium, or platelet count levels.