ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 23 : Nutrition Questions
Question 1 of 5
Provide two examples of pairing incomplete protein food sources that will meet an individual's protein requirements.
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Rice and beans or peanut butter and whole wheat bread combine complementary amino acids to form complete proteins.
Question 2 of 5
What foods will you teach the patient are high in iron?
Correct Answer: B,D,E,G
Rationale: Red meats, fish, poultry, and beans are rich in iron, providing heme (animal-based) and non-heme (plant-based) iron.
Question 3 of 5
What nutrient, supplement, or type of food can you teach the patient to use to enhance the absorption of iron?
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Vitamin C, found in supplements and citrus fruits, enhances non-heme iron absorption by reducing it to a more absorbable form.
Question 4 of 5
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2015-2020, recommend that Americans should develop healthy eating patterns that include which of the following?
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: The guidelines emphasize whole grains and a variety of vegetables for balanced nutrition.
Question 5 of 5
ChooseMyPlate.gov recommends which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ChooseMyPlate.gov suggests a balanced plate with half fruits/vegetables, half grains/protein, and dairy.