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ATI RN Nutrition Online Practice 2019 Questions

Question 1 of 5

Nutritional goals for a patient wishing to modify eating patterns should adhere to each, except one. Which is the exception?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Nutritional goals should be measurable, realistic, and achievable. They should not be immediate, as sustainable changes take time.

Question 2 of 5

Which vitamin deficiency is most likely to be associated with increased risk of macular degeneration?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps protect eye health and prevent macular degeneration.

Question 3 of 5

Patients maintained using peritoneal dialysis may gain weight because:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Glucose from the peritoneal dialysis solution can be absorbed into the bloodstream, leading to weight gain if not balanced with diet and activity.

Question 4 of 5

This special form is used when the patient is admitted to the unit. The nurse completes the information in this record particularly his/her basic personal data, current illness, previous health history, health history of the family, emotional profile, environmental history as well as physical assessment together with nursing diagnosis on admission. What do you call this record?

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 5 of 5

The PEM in which children ages 18-24 months display edema of the extremities, torso, and face, fatty liver, sparse yellow hair, and receive adequate kilocalories but not enough high-quality proteins is called?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Kwashiorkor is a form of severe malnutrition characterized by edema, fatty liver, and other symptoms, typically resulting from inadequate protein intake despite adequate calorie intake.

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