ATI RN
ATI RN Nutrition Online Practice 2019
1. Which term is used to describe populations located in lower income, inner city, and rural areas with few supermarkets but numerous small stores stocking limited nutritious food items?
- A. Food fad
- B. Food insecurity
- C. Food desert
- D. Food patterns
Correct answer: C
Rationale: A food desert refers to areas with limited access to affordable and nutritious food, often found in lower-income urban and rural areas.
2. Complex carbohydrates contain more than 10 monosaccharides. Complex carbohydrates are also called disaccharides.
- A. Both statements are true.
- B. Both statements are false.
- C. The first statement is true; the second is false.
- D. The first statement is false; the second is true.
Correct answer: C
Rationale: The first statement is true; the second is false. Complex carbohydrates are also called polysaccharides and contain more than 10 monosaccharides. Choice A is incorrect because the second statement is false. Choice B is incorrect because the first statement is true. Choice D is incorrect because the second statement is false.
3. The following are all classes of nutrients except:
- A. protein
- B. fat
- C. carbs
- D. phytochemicals
Correct answer: D
Rationale: Phytochemicals are not considered a class of nutrients. While proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are essential macronutrients providing energy and structural support, phytochemicals are non-nutrient compounds found in plants that offer various health benefits but are not essential for sustaining life like the other three choices. Therefore, the correct answer is D.
4. Which food item should be recommended to prevent choking in toddlers?
- A. Banana slices
- B. Popcorn
- C. Hot dogs
- D. Carrot sticks
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Banana slices are less likely to cause choking compared to other options.
5. A client who has dumping syndrome following a hemi-colectomy should avoid which of the following foods when receiving nutritional teaching from a nurse?
- A. Rice
- B. Poached eggs
- C. Fresh apples
- D. White bread
Correct answer: C: Fresh apples
Rationale: Fresh apples should be avoided by a client with dumping syndrome following a hemi-colectomy because they are high in fiber and can exacerbate gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and bloating. Rice and poached eggs are good options as they are easily digestible and less likely to trigger dumping syndrome symptoms. White bread is also preferable over whole grain bread due to its lower fiber content, making it a better choice for individuals with dumping syndrome.