ATI LPN
Nutrition and Fluid Balance Questions
Question 1 of 5
ADH causes the renal tubules to retain
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ADH promotes water reabsorption in the kidneys.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is making a home visit to a child who has a chronic disease. Which finding has the most implication for acid-base aspects of this patient's care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oliguria decreases the excretion of metabolic acids and is a risk factor for metabolic acidosis. Jaundice requires follow-up but is not an acid-base problem. Perioral chapped skin needs intervention but is not an acid-base issue. With three blankets, diaphoresis is not unusual.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should a nurse take to assess a client who had a stroke for complications secondary to inadequate swallowing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Silent aspirations are a common complication of swallowing impairment. Placing a tongue depressor on the posterior tongue tests the gag reflex but does not demonstrate swallowing. Examining the uvula and soft palate does not assess swallowing ability. Palpating the throat assesses pharyngeal movement but is less direct than auscultating for aspiration.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is the primary purpose for asking a client to keep a 3- to 7-day food diary?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A 3- to 7-day food diary assesses dietary habits and nutritional adequacy by comparing intake to reference standards. It involves the client in identifying issues, and this duration is too short to reliably assess appetite or weight changes.
Question 5 of 5
_____ help(s) the body grow new tissue and enable(s) tissue repair.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Proteins are crucial for building and repairing tissues in the body.