which statement indicates understanding of a low fiber diet

ATI RN

Nutrition ATI Test

1. Which statement indicates understanding of a low-fiber diet?

A. I can cut up carrots and celery sticks for my lunch.
B. I will eat a bran muffin for my mid-morning snack.
C. I will have oatmeal with skim milk for my breakfast.
D. I should choose canned peaches for my fruit serving.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because canned peaches are low in fiber compared to the other options provided. Option A contains high-fiber vegetables (carrots and celery), option B includes a bran muffin which is fiber-rich, and option C involves oatmeal which is also a good source of fiber. Therefore, choosing canned peaches aligns with a low-fiber diet.

2. Which of the following best describes Primary Nursing?

A. Assigning a nurse to lead a team of registered nurses in the care of a patient from admission to discharge
B. Assigning a nurse to perform administrative tasks in a healthcare setting
C. Assigning a nurse to provide medical treatment without supervision
D. Assigning a nurse to be the main caregiver responsible for coordinating all aspects of care for a group of patients

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Primary Nursing involves assigning a dedicated nurse to lead a team of registered nurses in the care of a patient from admission to discharge. This approach ensures continuity and personalized care. Choices B and C are incorrect as they do not accurately describe Primary Nursing. Choice D is incorrect as it refers to a different care delivery model.

3. of the following serves as the strongest for its enforcement? (a) Advances made in Science and Technology have provided the climate for specialization in almost all aspects of human endeavor; and (b) As necessary consequence, there has emerged a new concept known as globalization which seeks to remove barriers in trade, industry and services imposed by the national laws of countries all over the world; and (c) Awareness of this development should impel the nursing sector to prepare our people in the services sector to meet the above challenge; and (d) Current trends of specialization in nursing practice recognized by the International Council of Nurses (ICN) of which the Philippines is a member for the benefit of the Filipino in terms of deepening and refining nursing practice and enhancing the quality of nursing care.

A. b & c are strong justifications
B. a & b are strong justifications
C. a & c are strong justifications
D. a & d are strong justifications

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. Which medical problem is not generally associated with malnutrition?

A. incontinence
B. pressure sores
C. celiac disease
D. major surgery

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Incontinence is not typically associated with malnutrition, whereas conditions like pressure sores and celiac disease are directly linked to nutritional deficiencies and malabsorption.

5. Nurse Edna thinks that the patient is somewhat like his father. She then identifies positive feeling for the patient that affects the objectivity of her nursing care. This emotional reaction is called:

A. Transference
B. Counter Transference
C. Reaction formation
D. Sympathy

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.