LVN Nutrition and Fluid Balance

Question 1

What are the signs of dehydration?

Accepted Answer

Decreased urine output, dry mucous membranes, poor skin turgor, elevated heart rate, and confusion

Answer

Only feeling thirsty

Answer

Only dry lips

Answer

No visible signs exist

Question 2

What is the purpose of I&O (intake and output) monitoring?

Accepted Answer

To track fluid balance by measuring all fluids consumed and excreted

Answer

Only counting glasses of water

Answer

Measuring food portions

Answer

Tracking medication doses

Question 3

What are the different types of therapeutic diets?

Accepted Answer

Regular, clear liquid, full liquid, soft, mechanical soft, pureed, and specialized diets for conditions

Answer

Only regular and liquid

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Only diabetic diets

Answer

All patients eat the same diet

Question 4

What is enteral nutrition?

Accepted Answer

Nutrition delivered directly to the GI tract through a feeding tube

Answer

Eating regular food

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IV nutrition

Answer

Vitamin supplements only

Question 5

What electrolyte imbalances should LVNs monitor for?

Accepted Answer

Sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium — each causing specific symptoms when too high or low

Answer

Only sodium

Answer

Electrolytes do not need monitoring

Answer

Only during IV therapy

Question 6

What are the signs of fluid overload?

Accepted Answer

Edema, weight gain, crackles in lungs, elevated blood pressure, and jugular vein distension

Answer

Only swollen feet

Answer

Only weight gain

Answer

No visible signs