ATI LPN
LPN ATI Fundamental Exam Paredes Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is calculating a client's body mass index (BMI). Which of the following information does the nurse require?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: BMI calculation requires height and weight; waist circumference and skinfold are not needed.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is aware that vitamin B12 is absorbed in the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vitamin B12 absorption occurs in the small intestine (ileum) with intrinsic factor.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a client about nutritional supplements. Which of the following supplements is used to reduce the risk of birth defects in neonates?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Folic acid prevents neural tube defects in fetuses, recommended during pregnancy.
Question 4 of 5
For a nurse to perform a nutritional assessment, which of the following is necessary?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Physical measures (e.g., height, weight) are essential for an accurate nutritional assessment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching with a client who has iron deficiency anemia. The nurse should explain that which of the following food sources contains iron that is most easily absorbed by the body?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heme iron from animal sources like chicken is more bioavailable than non-heme iron from plants.