ATI RN
ATI Nutrition Practice Test B 2019 Questions
Question 1 of 9
The nurse is planning education about appropriate protein food choices for a client who has recently been prescribed a renal diet. Which protein food items should the nurse include in the education?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Poultry, eggs, and fish. These protein sources are high-quality proteins suitable for a renal diet as they provide essential amino acids without excessive amounts of potassium or phosphorus. Choice A, yogurt, seeds, and lentils, may be high in potassium and phosphorus, which could be restricted in a renal diet. Choice B, beef, bacon, and nuts, are also high in phosphorus and may not be ideal for a renal diet. Choice C, peanut butter, beans, and peas, are high in potassium and phosphorus, making them less suitable for a renal diet.
Question 2 of 9
You are attending a certification on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) offered and required by the hospital employing you. This is
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 3 of 9
To prevent injury and strain on the muscles, the nurse should observe proper body mechanics. Among the following, which is a principle of proper body mechanics?
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
When conducting assessments for malnutrition, which risk factors should the nurse consider? (SATA)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: When assessing for malnutrition, nurses should consider multiple risk factors. Dental problems and depression can impact a person's ability to eat and maintain proper nutrition. The ability to read and write may not directly relate to malnutrition risk. The correct answer is 'All of the above' because dental problems and depression are indeed risk factors, along with other factors like the inability to prepare meals and the loss of a spouse.
Question 5 of 9
Chest x-ray was ordered after thoracentesis. When your client asks what is the reason for another chest x-ray, you will explain:
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 6 of 9
The most common causative agent of Pyelonephritis in hospitalized patient attributed to prolonged catheterization is said to be:
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 7 of 9
On the study ¢â‚¬Å“effects of effective nurse-patient communication in decreasing anxiety of post operative patients¢â‚¬ What is the Independent variable?
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 8 of 9
In responding to the care concerns of children with severe disease, referral to the hospital is of the essence especially if the child manifests which of the following?
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 9 of 9
The component that should receive the highest priority before physical examination is the:
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.