ATI LPN
14 Nutrition and Fluid Balance Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 15-year-old girl needs: 10 mg of iron daily 20 mg of iron daily 15 mg of iron daily All of the above
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Teen girls need 15 mg of iron daily.
Question 2 of 5
Inadequate, absent, or delayed prenatal care may cause: Nutritional deficiencies in the fetus Low-birthweight baby A and B None of the above
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Poor prenatal care causes both issues.
Question 3 of 5
In order to reduce the risk of neural tube defect, women of childbearing age need to consume----------------------of folic acid from fortified foods, supplements, or both, in addition to folate contained in a varied diet.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 400 mcg of folic acid reduces neural tube defects.
Question 4 of 5
The gland which uses iodine for normal growth and functioning of the body is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thyroid utilizes iodine.
Question 5 of 5
A pt in the ward is a Hindu. You offer a certain food for his meal you not that he will not eat:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Many Hindus follow a vegetarian diet due to religious beliefs, avoiding meat, which makes C the correct answer.