ATI RN
ATI RN Nutrition Online Practice 2019
1. Which nutrient is most important for wound healing in a patient post-surgery?
- A. Vitamin C
- B. Protein
- C. Iron
- D. Calcium
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Protein is essential for tissue repair and wound healing.
2. A nurse in an antepartum unit is triaging clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?
- A. A client who is at 38 weeks of gestation and reports a cough and fever
- B. A client who has missed a period and reports vaginal spotting
- C. A client who is at 14 weeks of gestation and reports nausea and vomiting
- D. A client who is at 28 weeks of gestation and reports of painless vaginal bleeding
Correct answer: A client who is at 28 weeks of gestation and reports of painless vaginal bleeding
Rationale:
3. What is the correct medical term used to describe impaired blood flow in the coronary arteries?
- A. Myocardial infarction
- B. Angina pectoris
- C. Cerebrovascular accident
- D. Coronary heart disease
Correct answer: D
Rationale: The correct medical term for impaired blood flow in the coronary arteries is Coronary heart disease. This condition is characterized by a narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries, leading to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. Myocardial infarction (choice A) refers to a heart attack, which occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked. Angina pectoris (choice B) is chest pain or discomfort that occurs when the heart muscle doesn't receive enough oxygen-rich blood. Cerebrovascular accident (choice C) is the medical term for a stroke, which occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted.
4. What interventions would the nurse implement to maintain the skin integrity of a preterm infant born at 30 weeks?
- A. Avoid using alkaline-based soap.
- B. Bathe the infant with sterile water.
- C. Cleanse skin with a gentle alkaline-based soap and water.
- D. Thoroughly rinse skin with plain water after bathing in a mild hexachlorophene solution.
Correct answer: B
Rationale: To maintain the skin integrity of a preterm infant born at 30 weeks, the nurse should bathe the infant with sterile water no more than two or three times per week. The eyes, oral and diaper areas, and pressure points should be cleansed daily. It is essential to avoid using alkaline-based soaps as they might destroy the 'acid mantle' of the skin. Additionally, cleansing with mild solutions and rinsing thoroughly with plain water is recommended to prevent skin irritation and maintain skin integrity. Therefore, options A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not align with the best practices for preterm infant skin care.
5. A child is admitted with renal failure. Which of these findings should the nurse expect?
- A. Decreased BUN
- B. Azotemia and oliguria
- C. Increased glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
- D. Polyuria and elevated creatinine clearance
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Azotemia (elevated BUN and creatinine) and oliguria (reduced urine output) are classic signs of renal failure, indicating impaired kidney function. In renal failure, the kidneys are unable to effectively filter waste products, leading to an increase in BUN and creatinine levels in the blood. Additionally, oliguria occurs due to decreased kidney function. Increased GFR (Choice C) is not expected in renal failure as it signifies improved kidney function, which is not the case in renal failure. Polyuria and elevated creatinine clearance (Choice D) are not typical findings in renal failure. Polyuria is more commonly associated with conditions like diabetes insipidus, while elevated creatinine clearance would indicate increased kidney function, which is contrary to the impaired function seen in renal failure.