ATI LPN
Nutrition and Fluid Balance Chapter 14 Questions
Question 1 of 5
To provide protection against neural tube defect folate intake should be increase when?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Folate is critical before and during early pregnancy (at conception) to prevent neural tube defects, making A correct.
Question 2 of 5
A healthy adult needs how much fiber each day?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adults need 20-35 g of fiber daily for digestive health, per dietary guidelines, making C correct.
Question 3 of 5
In the community, nurse erwan emphasized that the richest source of iron is?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Malunggay (moringa) leaves are a rich plant source of iron, making C correct.
Question 4 of 5
Vitamin that is important in the absorption of calcium?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vitamin D enhances calcium absorption in the gut, making A correct.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following people would be most severely affected by prolonged vomiting?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Young children (e.g., a 3-year-old) are most vulnerable to fluid loss from vomiting due to their smaller body water reserves.