LVN Nutrition & Diet Therapy 4

Question 1

A patient with gout should be instructed to LIMIT intake of which foods?

Accepted Answer

Organ meats and shellfish

Answer

Organ meats and shellfish are high in purines, which metabolize to uric acid and can trigger gout attacks.

Question 2

The LVN notes a patient's albumin level is 2.8 g/dL. This finding MOST likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

Protein-calorie malnutrition

Answer

Serum albumin below 3.5 g/dL indicates protein-calorie malnutrition, as albumin is a marker of visceral protein stores.

Question 3

Which dietary modification is MOST appropriate for a patient with dumping syndrome after gastric surgery?

Accepted Answer

Eat small, frequent meals and avoid simple sugars

Answer

Small, frequent meals and avoiding simple sugars slow gastric emptying and reduce dumping syndrome symptoms.

Question 4

A patient is prescribed a high-fiber diet. Which foods should the LVN recommend to INCREASE dietary fiber?

Accepted Answer

Whole grains, legumes, and raw vegetables

Answer

Whole grains, legumes, and raw vegetables are rich in both soluble and insoluble fiber.

Question 5

Which electrolyte imbalance is a common complication of nasogastric suctioning?

Accepted Answer

Hypokalemia

Answer

NG suctioning removes gastric contents rich in hydrochloric acid and potassium, leading to hypokalemia and metabolic alkalosis.

(LVN) Licensed Vocational Nurses Certification Practice Test