ATI RN
ATI Nutrition Practice Test A 2019 Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which food has the highest calcium content?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The highest source of calcium among the given choices is the 3 oz of canned salmon. This is due to the presence of bones in canned salmon, which are rich in calcium. The other options, including 1 cup of carrot strips, 1 plain baked potato, and 1 cup of chopped chicken breast, do not contain as much calcium due to the nature of their composition and lack of bone content.
Question 2 of 5
Which food is a reliable source of B12 for a pregnant vegan client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fortified soy milk is a reliable source of vitamin B12 for pregnant vegan clients as it is usually enriched with this vitamin. The other options, while nutritious, are not reliable sources of B12 for vegans. Soybeans may not provide enough B12, algae contains B12 analogs that the human body cannot utilize, and the B12 content in sea vegetables can fluctuate, potentially not providing the necessary daily intake.
Question 3 of 5
Considering the statement that communication is most effective when barriers are first removed, which of the following is recognized as an inhibiting factor in communication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 'D: Advanced age of the client.' Age can be a significant obstacle in communication due to factors such as hearing loss, cognitive decline, or memory issues, which all can hamper effective communication.
Choices A, B, and C, while they may present challenges in communication, are not directly related to age and its influence on communication, making them incorrect. The issues presented by not using universally accepted abbreviations, incorrect grammar, and poor handwriting can be resolved through clarification, education, or the use of alternative communication methods, unlike the difficulties that can arise from advanced age.
Question 4 of 5
When a nurse signs a consent form, which ethical principle is being observed regarding the patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'Autonomy'. Autonomy refers to the patient's right to make their own decisions, which is being honored when a nurse signs a consent form. While beneficence (
Choice
D) is an important ethical principle that involves acting in the patient's best interest, it is not what is being primarily observed in this instance. Justice (
Choice
B) refers to fairness and equal treatment and is not specifically relevant to this scenario. Accountability (
Choice
C) pertains to being answerable for one's actions and decisions, but again, it is not the principle directly observed in this situation.
Therefore, when a nurse signs a consent form, it is the principle of autonomy that is being observed.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is reflected in an ECG due to hypokalemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypokalemia, a condition characterized by low levels of potassium in the blood, is reflected in an ECG by a widening QRS Complex and a U wave. This is because potassium plays a key role in the electrical activity of the heart, and its deficiency can lead to abnormalities in the heart's rhythm as represented by these specific changes on the ECG.
Choice A is incorrect as tall T waves and pathologic Q waves are more commonly associated with hyperkalemia or myocardial infarction, respectively, rather than hypokalemia.
Choices C and D are also incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the ECG changes caused by hypokalemia.