ATI LPN
LPN ATI Fundamental Exam Paredes Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 the absence of heme iron from animal sources.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a body mass index (BMI) of 18. The nurse should place the client in which of the following BMI categories?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A BMI of 18 is below the healthy range (18.5–24.9), classifying as underweight.
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
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 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.