ATI RN
Nutrition ATI Proctored Exam 2023
1. Which topical antimicrobial is most frequently used in burn wound care?
- A. Neosporin
- B. Silver nitrate
- C. Silver sulfadiazine
- D. Sulfamylon
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Effective nursing care involves comprehensive assessments that address all aspects of a patient's condition, ensuring that interventions are appropriately targeted and outcomes are optimized.
2. Approximately 70 to 80 percent of acute pancreatitis cases are caused by gallstones or _____.
- A. infection
- B. alcohol abuse
- C. diabetes
- D. obesity
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Alcohol abuse is indeed a major cause of acute pancreatitis, along with gallstones, accounting for the majority of cases. While infections, diabetes, and obesity can also contribute to pancreatitis, they are not as prevalent as alcohol abuse and gallstones in causing acute pancreatitis.
3. A client with stomatitis is receiving teaching from a nurse. Which of the following client statements indicates a need for further teaching?
- A. “I will drink liquids through a straw.”
- B. “I will season foods with dried spices before cooking.”
- C. “I will rinse my mouth with baking soda and water frequently.”
- D. “I will eat frozen bananas as a snack.”
Correct answer: “I will rinse my mouth with baking soda and water frequently.”
Rationale: The correct answer is, “I will rinse my mouth with baking soda and water frequently.” Stomatitis is an inflammation of the mucous lining in the mouth, and rinsing with baking soda and water can be too abrasive and further irritate the condition. Choices A, B, and D are appropriate self-care measures for a client with stomatitis and do not indicate a need for further teaching.
4. Magnesium's major functions in the body would be least likely to include which of the following?
- A. allowing muscles to relax after contraction
- B. assisting the operation of hundreds of enzymes
- C. synthesis of protein in the soft tissues
- D. regulation of body temperature
Correct answer: D
Rationale: Magnesium plays a key role in muscle relaxation, enzyme operation, and protein synthesis, but it is not directly involved in regulating body temperature.
5. A client is being prepared for placement of a catheter for total parenteral nutrition. Which of the following access sites should be planned for catheter insertion?
- A. Left antecubital vein
- B. Right subclavian vein
- C. Right femoral artery
- D. Left arm radial artery
Correct answer: Right subclavian vein
Rationale: The correct answer is the Right subclavian vein. When preparing a client for placement of a catheter for total parenteral nutrition, the preferred access site for catheter insertion is the subclavian vein due to its large size, central location, and lower risk of infection compared to peripheral veins. The other options provided (Left antecubital vein, Right femoral artery, and Left arm radial artery) are not suitable access sites for central venous catheter insertion for total parenteral nutrition.