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ATI Nutrition Practice Test A 2019 Questions
Question 1 of 5
During the phallic stage, with which parent must the child identify?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: According to Freud's psychosexual development theory, during the phallic stage (approximately ages 3 to 6), the child starts to identify with the parent of the same sex. This identification is a crucial part of the child's development and is believed to influence their adult behavior. The process involves the child adopting the characteristics, attitudes, and values of the same-sex parent.
Choice B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not align with Freud's theory of the phallic stage of psychosexual development.
Question 2 of 5
During blood administration, what is essential for the nurse to do in order to carefully monitor for adverse reactions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In the context of blood administration, it's crucial for the nurse to stay with the client for the first 15 minutes. This is because most adverse reactions are likely to occur within this initial period. Monitoring the client closely during this time allows for immediate detection and response to any potential reactions.
Choice B, staying with the client for the entire period of blood administration, is not typically feasible or necessary, although regular checks should be conducted. Running the infusion at a faster rate during the first 15 minutes (
Choice
C) is incorrect as this can actually increase the risk of adverse reactions. Informing the client to notify the staff immediately for any adverse reaction (
Choice
D) is an important practice, but it is not the most direct way for the nurse to monitor for adverse reactions.
Question 3 of 5
Why is a pulse oximeter attached to Mr. Dizon's finger?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A pulse oximeter is used to detect the oxygen saturation levels in arterial blood before the onset of hypoxemia symptoms. This device provides essential information about the effectiveness of oxygen transportation to the body's tissues.
Choice A is incorrect because a pulse oximeter does not directly measure hemoglobin levels nor determine the need for a blood transfusion.
Choice B is incorrect because a pulse oximeter is designed specifically to assess oxygen saturation, not tissue perfusion.
Choice C is incorrect because a pulse oximeter is not used to measure the efficacy of anti-hypertensive medications, but rather to monitor oxygen levels in the blood.
Question 4 of 5
Where should a nurse auscultate the apex beat?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct location to auscultate the apex beat is at the fifth intercostal space, along the midclavicular line. This is where the apical impulse, also known as the point of maximal impulse (PMI), can be best heard.
Choices B, C, and D are incorrect anatomical locations for auscultating the apex beat, which makes them incorrect choices. Auscultating at the correct location allows healthcare providers to assess the heart's function and detect any abnormalities in heart sounds, which is crucial for comprehensive patient care.
Question 5 of 5
What happens when Mrs. Guevarra, a nurse, delegates aspects of the client's care to the nurse-aide, an unlicensed staff member?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. While it is true that Mrs. Guevarra is delegating tasks to the nurse-aide, she does not necessarily have to directly supervise or evaluate the aide. She still retains the overall accountability for the care of the client, but direct supervision of the aide is not a requirement for delegation.
Choice A is incorrect because the primary purpose of delegation is not instruction.
Choice B is also incorrect because although Mrs. Guevarra is delegating tasks, she still retains accountability for those tasks. Finally, choice D is incorrect because the ability to perform the task being delegated is not a requirement for the delegator; the delegatee should have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform the delegated tasks.