ATI LPN
14 Nutrition and Fluid Balance Questions
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A 15 y/o girl has been under a physicians care for the past years after diagnosis of anorexia nervosa. Her BMI is now 18. On physical examination she has cheilosis. Laboratory studies shows hemoglobin 13.7 g/dl hematocrit 41.0% MCV 88 fL platelet count 191,055/microliter and WBC 4930/microliter. Her serum glucose is 66 mg/dl which of the following nutrient deficiency is most likely to cause her findings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cheilosis (cracks at mouth corners) is a classic sign of riboflavin (vitamin B2) deficiency, common in anorexia, making A correct.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following does not have antioxidant property?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vitamin C, E, and selenium are antioxidants, while zinc supports immune function but is not a primary antioxidant, making A correct.
Question 4 of 5
The evaluation of a client's nutritional status based on physical examination anthropometric measurements laboratory data and food intake information?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nutritional assessment involves evaluating all these factors to determine status, making D correct.
Question 5 of 5
This refers to the intake that meets the needs of 97 to 98% of the individual in a life stage and gender group?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) sets intake levels for 97-98% of a group, making D correct.