ATI LPN
Nutrition and Fluid Balance Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A________ diet restricts or eliminates foods that are hard to chew and swallow.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Soft or mechanical soft diets are designed to include foods that are easier to chew and swallow.
Question 3 of 5
One way to make dining enjoyable for residents is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assisting residents with toileting before meals helps ensure comfort and readiness for dining.
Question 4 of 5
Fluid balance occurs when:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fluid balance means that fluid intake and output are equal, maintaining homeostasis.
Question 5 of 5
What vitamin deficiency is associated with Neural Tube Defects?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Folic acid (Vitamin B9) is crucial for neural tube development.