ATI LPN
LPN ATI Fundamental Exam Paredes Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a client who is on a low potassium diet which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Salt substitutes often contain potassium chloride, which should be avoided on a low potassium diet.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse consults with a patient who is a vegan and stresses that this diet puts the patient at risk for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vegans risk iron deficiency due to lack of animal-derived iron, requiring plant-based sources.
Question 3 of 5
A patient has an acute care facility discharge order for later that day. The LPN/LVN understands that part of the discharge process to be performed by a registered nurse is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Writing discharge instructions requires RN expertise to ensure accuracy and comprehension.
Question 4 of 5
The body's use of protein and muscle breakdown to combat starvation is known as:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Marasmus involves total calorie deficiency, leading to muscle and protein breakdown.
Question 5 of 5
When considering the nutritional needs of the older adult, you know that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reduced taste and smell in older adults often decrease appetite, affecting nutrition.