ATI RN
ATI Nutrition Practice Test B 2019
1. You are doing bed bath to the client when suddenly, The nursing assistant rushed to the room and tell you that the client from the other room was in Pain. The best intervention in such case is:
- A. Raise the side rails, cover the client and put the call bell within reach and then attend to the client in pain to give the
- B. Tell the nursing assistant to give the pain medication to the client complaining of pain
- C. Tell the nursing assistant to go the client’s room and tell the client to wait
- D. Finish the bed bath quickly then rush to the client in Pain
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.
2. Which of the following statements are true about iron?
- A. The iron needs of vegans are 20% higher, and the needs of endurance athletes are 10% lower.
- B. It is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies in the world.
- C. Its absorption is increased by Vitamin C and during pregnancy.
- D. Its absorption is increased by tannic acid and calcium in milk.
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Choice C is correct because iron absorption is indeed increased by Vitamin C and during pregnancy. The other choices are incorrect. Choice A is wrong as there are no universally accepted percentages for the iron needs of vegans and endurance athletes. Choice B is inaccurate as iron deficiency is actually one of the most common nutritional deficiencies worldwide. Choice D is incorrect because tannic acid and calcium in milk actually inhibit iron absorption rather than increasing it.
3. A nurse in a prenatal clinic is educating a client about expected changes during pregnancy. The nurse should instruct the client about which change during pregnancy is related to the slowing of the gastrointestinal tract?
- A. Diarrhea
- B. Constipation
- C. Decreased absorption of iron
- D. Decreased absorption of calcium
Correct answer: B
Rationale: During pregnancy, the hormonal changes can lead to the slowing down of the gastrointestinal tract, causing constipation. This occurs due to increased progesterone levels, which relax smooth muscles, including those in the intestines, leading to slower bowel movements. Diarrhea is not typically associated with the slowing of the gastrointestinal tract during pregnancy. While there may be changes in the absorption of nutrients like iron and calcium, they are not directly related to the slowing of the gastrointestinal tract.
4. Sergio is brought to Emergency Room after the barbecue grill accident. Based on the assessment of the physician, Sergio sustained superficial partial thickness burns on his trunk, right upper extremities and right lower extremities. His wife asks what that means? Your most accurate response would be:
- A. Structures beneath the skin are damage
- B. Dermis is partially damaged
- C. Epidermis and dermis are both damaged
- D. Epidermis is damaged
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.
5. Which organ produces and secretes bicarbonate ions and insulin?
- A. Stomach
- B. Pancreas
- C. Large intestine
- D. Small intestine
Correct answer: B: Pancreas
Rationale: The pancreas is the correct answer because it performs two vital functions: producing bicarbonate ions to neutralize stomach acid in the small intestine and secreting insulin to regulate blood glucose levels. The stomach is incorrect because its primary function is to break down and digest food, not produce bicarbonate ions or insulin. The large and small intestines are also incorrect because their primary functions are to absorb nutrients and water from food, rather than producing bicarbonate ions or insulin.