the use of the standards of nursing practice is important in the hospital which of the following statements best describes what it is

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ATI Nutrition Practice Test B 2019

1. The use of the Standards of Nursing Practice is important in the hospital. Which of the following statements best describes what it is?

A. These are statements that describe the maximum or highest level of acceptable performance in nursing practice
B. It refers to the scope of nursing practice as defined in Republic Act 9173
C. It is a license issued by the Professional Regulation Commission to protect the public from substandard nursing
D. The Standards of Care includes the various steps of the nursing process and the standards of professional

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.

2. A client who is breastfeeding is being taught diet modification by a nurse. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. I should drink an 8-ounce glass of water each time my baby nurses.
B. I should take a 1500-milligram iron supplement daily.
C. I can eat a 2500-calorie daily diet to lose 1 lb per week.
D. I can eat ounces of swordfish daily.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because drinking an 8-ounce glass of water each time the baby nurses helps maintain hydration and support milk production. Choice B is incorrect as the need for iron supplementation should be discussed with a healthcare provider. Choice C is incorrect as a 2500-calorie diet is not typically recommended for weight loss during breastfeeding. Choice D is incorrect as consuming high levels of swordfish is not advisable due to its mercury content, which can be harmful to the baby.

3. A nurse is developing a program about strategies to prevent foodborne illnesses for a community group. The nurse should plan to include which of the following recommendations? (Select one that does not apply).

A. Keep cold food temperatures below 4.4�C (40�F).
B. Reheat leftovers before eating.
C. Wash raw vegetables thoroughly in clean water.
D. Keep cooked foods at 48.9�C (120�F).

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is to keep cooked foods at 48.9�C (120�F). This temperature is too low to keep cooked foods safe from bacterial growth. The ideal temperature to keep cooked foods safe is above 60�C (140�F). Choices A, B, and C are all important strategies to prevent foodborne illnesses. Keeping cold food temperatures below 4.4�C (40�F) helps prevent bacterial growth, reheating leftovers before eating kills any bacteria that may have grown during storage, and washing raw vegetables thoroughly in clean water helps remove dirt and bacteria.

4. The ideal time to begin taking folate to prevent neural tube defects is:

A. Before conception
B. Once pregnancy begins
C. At 6 weeks
D. Upon completion of the first trimester

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Folate is crucial before conception to prevent neural tube defects. Neural tube development occurs early in pregnancy, often before a woman knows she is pregnant.

5. AIDS enteropathy is most commonly manifested as _____.

A. abdominal pain and rectal bleeding
B. diarrhea and weight loss
C. abdominal bloating and flatulence
D. rectal fissures and constipation

Correct answer: B

Rationale: AIDS enteropathy typically presents as diarrhea and weight loss due to the impact of HIV on the gastrointestinal tract. While abdominal pain and rectal bleeding (Choice A), abdominal bloating and flatulence (Choice C), and rectal fissures and constipation (Choice D) can occur in some cases, the most common manifestations are diarrhea and weight loss.