ATI RN
ATI RN Nutrition Online Practice 2019
1. Which of the following ethical principles refers to the duty to do good?
- A. Beneficence
- B. Fidelity
- C. Veracity
- D. Nonmaleficence
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 caring for a client who is well-hydrated and who demonstrates no evidence of anemia. Which of the following laboratory values gives the nurse an assessment of the adequacy of the client’s protein uptake and synthesis?
- A. Albumin
- B. Calcium
- C. Sodium
- D. Potassium
Correct answer: Albumin
Rationale: The correct answer is Albumin. Albumin is a protein made by the liver and is a key indicator of the body's protein status. Low levels of albumin can indicate inadequate protein intake or synthesis. Choices B, C, and D (Calcium, Sodium, and Potassium) are not direct indicators of protein uptake and synthesis. Calcium is related to bone health, Sodium to fluid balance, and Potassium to nerve and muscle function.
3. 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.
4. To successfully complete the tasks of older adulthood, an 85 year old who has been a widow for 25 years should be encouraged to:
- A. Invest her creative energies in promoting social welfare
- B. Redefine her role in the society and offer something and offer something of value
- C. Feel a sense of satisfaction in reflecting on her productive life
- D. Look to recapture the opportunities that were never started or completed
Correct answer: D
Rationale: Understanding the underlying pathology and therapeutic techniques ensures that nursing care is not only reactive but also preventative, reducing the risk of complications.
5. A patient has begun taking furosemide to manage heart failure. What food should the nurse recommend that the patient consume frequently while taking this drug?
- A. legumes
- B. cabbage
- C. peanut butter
- D. bananas
Correct answer: D
Rationale: Furosemide is a diuretic that can lead to potassium loss; therefore, it is recommended that patients consume potassium-rich foods like bananas to prevent hypokalemia.