ATI RN
ATI RN Nutrition Online Practice 2019 Questions
Question 1 of 9
A client states they are taking greater than the recommended daily allowance of vitamin E to prevent cataracts. Which complication should the nurse educate the client as related to taking excessive amounts of vitamin E?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Stroke. High doses of vitamin E supplements have been associated with an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke due to its blood-thinning properties. Option A, lung cancer, is not a known complication of excessive vitamin E intake. Option C, diarrhea, is more commonly associated with excessive intake of other vitamins or minerals. Option D, liver damage, is not a commonly reported complication of vitamin E overdose.
Question 2 of 9
A nurse that is always ready to answer for all his actions and decision is said to be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Patient safety and efficacy of care depend on actions rooted in established nursing protocols that consider both the immediate and long-term needs of the patient.
Question 3 of 9
Which of the following is the most important risk factor for development of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?
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.
Question 4 of 9
A nurse is providing nutritional information to a client with osteoporosis. Which food should the nurse recommend as being the highest in calcium?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Canned salmon with bones is high in calcium.
Question 5 of 9
What principle is used when the client with fever loses heat through giving cooling bed bath to lower body temperature?
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.
Question 6 of 9
The past history of Camila would most probably reveal that her premorbid personality is:
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.
Question 7 of 9
Hypertrophic burn scars are caused by:
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.
Question 8 of 9
Dental hygienists are in a key position to assess and detect signs and symptoms of systemic disease because more than one third of the patients treated in a dental office frequently do not interact with a general health care provider.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dental hygienists often see patients more regularly than general healthcare providers, allowing them to identify systemic issues early.
Question 9 of 9
Which nutrient is most important for maintaining fluid balance in the body?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sodium plays a key role in maintaining fluid balance and regulating blood pressure.