ATI LPN
Fluid Electrolyte Balance and Nutritional Needs Questions
Question 1 of 5
Brenda's plan was to lose weight, but she found out that she is pregnant so she postponed her plan about losing weight. This action will reduce the incidence of: Prenatal ketosis Diabetes Malnutrition All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding weight loss benefits prenatal health.
Question 2 of 5
The recommended amount of protein for infants from birth to 6 months is about:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Infants need 2.2g/kg protein.
Question 3 of 5
The incorporation or conversion of simple food into complex materials constituting the body is called:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assimilation builds body structures.
Question 4 of 5
A mechanically soft diet is indicated for the following clients except
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A mechanically soft diet is for those with chewing difficulties (e.g., denture issues, mouth sores, missing teeth), but a 6-month-old infant typically needs pureed food, not mechanically soft, making B the exception.
Question 5 of 5
A clinical study is performed to compare the risk factors for health problems in obese persons with BMI greater than 30 compared with a control group of person with BMI between 20 to 25 persons in these two groups are followed for 20 years which of the following conditions is most likely to appear equally both in this groups?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alzheimer's disease is less directly linked to obesity compared to osteoarthritis, gallstones (cholelithiasis), or diabetes, making it equally likely in both groups over 20 years.