ATI LPN
Fluid Balance and Nutrition Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 34 y/o primigravida is in her 8th month of gestation she is feeling increasingly tired and weak. Laboratory findings include a CBC which shows Hgb 9.7 g/dl, hct 28.8% MVC71fL platelet count 289,000/microliter and WBC 5600/microliter. On the peripheral blood smear, the RBC shows increase variation in size and shape with many that are hypochromic and microcytic. Which of the following dietary deficiency she is most likely to have?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypochromic, microcytic anemia (low Hgb, Hct, MCV) with varied RBC size/shape is characteristic of iron deficiency, common in pregnancy, making C correct.
Question 2 of 5
Skim milk is not recommended for children under of age?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Skim milk lacks essential fats needed for growth in children under 2, so it's not recommended until age 2, making C correct.
Question 3 of 5
This include sufficient foods from each of the major food groups daily?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A balanced diet ensures intake from all food groups daily, making C correct.
Question 4 of 5
Women's body usually contain and less than men's body.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Women typically have more fat and less muscle (protein) than men, making B correct.
Question 5 of 5
One slice of bread contains approximately how many grams of CHO?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A slice of bread typically has ~15 g of carbohydrates, making D correct.