ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 23 : Nutrition Questions
Question 1 of 5
Increasing one's fiber intake too much too quickly can have which of the following effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rapidly increasing fiber can cause gastrointestinal discomfort, including excessive gas, due to fermentation in the gut.
Question 2 of 5
The average adult needs how much fiber per day?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adults need 25-35 grams of fiber daily for optimal digestive health and to reduce chronic disease risk.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following vitamins are fat soluble and can become toxic when stored in the body's fat?
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) can accumulate in the body's fat and become toxic in high amounts.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following nutrients cannot be digested and retain their original chemical identities in the body?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Minerals are not broken down during digestion and retain their chemical structure in the body.
Question 5 of 5
Kwashiorkor is a type of malnutrition caused by an inadequate dietary intake of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Kwashiorkor results from severe protein deficiency, leading to symptoms like edema and muscle wasting.