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ATI RN Nutrition Online Practice 2019 Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which term is used to describe populations located in lower income, inner city, and rural areas with few supermarkets but numerous small stores stocking limited nutritious food items?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A food desert refers to areas with limited access to affordable and nutritious food, often found in lower-income urban and rural areas.
Question 2 of 5
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 3 of 5
A factor contributing to the risk for dehydration in the older adult is that _____.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Older adults may not notice mouth dryness as readily as younger individuals, increasing their risk for dehydration, especially if they do not consciously increase fluid intake.
Question 4 of 5
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 5 of 5
The nurse is educating a client about foods high in antioxidants A and C. Which breakfast items chosen by the client would indicate that the education was sufficient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hard-boiled eggs, cantaloupe, and orange juice are high in antioxidants A and C.
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