ATI LPN
Fluid Electrolyte Balance and Nutritional Needs Questions
Question 1 of 5
Children under the age of 5 are not at risk for undernutrition because their energy need is high.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Young children are at risk for undernutrition.
Question 2 of 5
Dana has always breastfed her children because that's what her mother practiced, but she did not know the advantages of breastfeeding. The advantage(s) of breastfeeding is(are): It lowers the risk of ovarian cancer Results in more optimal blood glucose profiles Helps regulate maternal weight or fat loss All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Breastfeeding offers numerous benefits.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.