a patient following a vegetarian diet might be at risk for deficiency in which nutrient

ATI RN

ATI Nutrition Practice Test B 2019

1. A patient following a vegetarian diet might be at risk for deficiency in which nutrient?

A. Vitamin C
B. Vitamin B12
C. Vitamin A
D. Vitamin D

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Vitamin B12 is primarily found in animal products, so vegetarians may need supplementation.

2. You are taking care of critically ill client and the doctor in charge calls to order a DNR (do not resuscitate) for the client. Which of the following is the appropriate action when getting DNR order over the phone?

A. Have the registered nurse, family spokesperson, nurse supervisor and doctor sign
B. Have 2 nurse validate the phone order, both nurses sign the order and the doctor should sign his order within 24
C. Have the registered nurse, family and doctor sign the order
D. Have 1 nurse take the order and sign it and have the doctor sign it within 24 hours

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.

3. The priority nursing diagnosis for a client with major depression is:

A. Altered nutrition
B. Altered thought process
C. Self care deficit
D. Risk for injury

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.

4. Before administration of blood and blood products, the nurse should first:

A. Check with another R.N the clientâ€™s name, Identification number, ABO and RH type.
B. Explain the procedure to the client
C. Assess baseline vital signs of the client
D. Check for the BT order

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.