ATI FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES | LATEST UPDATE 2023/ 2024

ATI FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES | LATEST UPDATE 2023/ 2024  A nurse is planning to collect a stool specimen for ova and parasites from a client who has diarrhea. Whichof the following actions should the nursetake when collecting the specimen? A. Instruct the client to defecate into the toilet bowl -incorrect: The nurse should have the client defecate into a bedpan or a container for stoolcollection. The toilet water can dilute and contaminate the liquid specimen. B.Transfer the specimen to a sterile container -incorrect: The nurse should place the stool specimen in a clean container using a tonguedepressor. C. Refrigerate thecollected specimen -incorrect: The nurse should send the collected stool specimen immediately to the laboratory after labeling the specimen properly to prevent contamination with microorganisms and keep thespecimen from getting cold. D.Place the stool specimen collection container in a biohazard bag -The nurse should place the specimen collection container in a biohazard bag with the client label on the container and the bag for easy identification. This will also prevent contaminationwith microorganisms.  A nurse is reviewing a client’s 24 hr dietary recall. The client reports eating a slice of toastedwhite bread with butter, a banana, a glass of milk, and a cup of coffee for breakfast; grilled chicken, a baked potato, and a glass of milk for lunch; an apple and cheddar cheese for a snack; and 2 servings of chicken, 2 cups of steamed broccoli, and a glass of milk for dinner. This client’s diet is deficient in which of the following food groups? A. Dairy -incorrect: The client consumed 3 servings of dairy throughout the day, which is therecommended daily amount according to USDA dietary guidelines. B.Vegetables -incorrect: The client consumed 2.5 cups or more of vegetables, which is the recommended dailyamount according to USDA dietary guidelines. C.Fruits -incorrect: The client consumed 2 servings of fruit, which is the recommended daily amountaccording to USDA dietary guidelines. D.Grains -This client only consumed 1 servingof grains on the day of the 24-hour dietary recall. USDA dietary guidelines recommend 3 or more ounce-equivalents of whole-grain products per day. Additionally, the choice of white bread is low in fiber, which can lead to constipation and anincreased risk of developing hyperlipidemia. The USDA guidelines recommend that at least half of the grains consumed should be whole grain.