ATI LPN
Nutrition and Fluid Balance Questions
Question 1 of 5
An overweight woman pregnant with a single baby should gain between:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Recommended gain is 15-25 pounds.
Question 2 of 5
A child of which of the following signs and symptoms is diagnosed to have kwashiorkor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Kwashiorkor is a form of severe protein malnutrition characterized by edema, growth failure, psychological changes (e.g., apathy), and hair changes (e.g., thinning or discoloration), making B the correct answer.
Question 3 of 5
Stored in liver and muscles for quick energy to be used at a later time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Glycogen is the storage form of glucose in the liver and muscles, used for quick energy, making A correct.
Question 4 of 5
A 42 y/o man with a 19 year history of chronic alcohol abuse has noted during the past years that he has bruising with minimal trauma. On physical examination he has abdominal enlargement with fluid wave. He has fitting edema to the knees. He has palmar erythema. Laboratory studies shows he has a prothrombin time of 30 seconds. His hemoglobin is 13.8 g/dl hematocrit of 44.4% MVC 94 fL platelet count 229,000/microliter. Which of the following nutrients is most likely to be of benefits in treating this man?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prolonged prothrombin time and bruising suggest a vitamin K deficiency, common in alcoholics due to liver damage impairing clotting factor synthesis, making D correct.
Question 5 of 5
To determine more detailed record of a clients food intake within a day or a week which of the following should be accomplished?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A food diary provides a detailed, day-to-day record of intake over a specific period, making C the most accurate method.