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## 📌 Key Topics Covered on the LPN Nutrition Proctored Exam
| Topic Area | Specific Content |
| :--- | :--- |
| **Cultural & Religious Diets** | Kosher (no shellfish/pork, dairy & meat separation), Islamic (Ramadan
fasting), Hindu (beef prohibited) |
| **Therapeutic Diets** | Low-sodium, diabetic (ADA), renal (low phosphorus/potassium), dysphagia,
clear/full liquid |
, | **Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition** | Tube feeding verification, TPN complications, feeding
intolerance, residual monitoring |
| **Nutrition Across Lifespan** | Pregnancy (caloric needs), breastfeeding, infant/toddler feeding, older
adult considerations |
| **Vitamin/Mineral Deficiencies** | B12 (paresthesia), Iron (anemia), Calcium (osteoporosis), Thiamine
(beriberi) |
| **Food-Drug Interactions** | Warfarin (vitamin K), MAOIs (tyramine), Iron with vitamin C/calcium |
| **GI Disorders** | Celiac (gluten-free), GERD, dumping syndrome, dysphagia |
| **Lab Value Interpretation** | Prealbumin (nutritional status), Albumin, Potassium, Sodium |
## 📝 Sample Practice Questions with Rationales
### � Cultural & Religious Dietary Practices
**Q1. A nurse is planning care for a client who has chosen to follow Islamic dietary laws during
Ramadan. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?**
- **A)** Provide a snack for the client after sunset
- **B)** Offer a meal during midday
- **C)** Encourage the client to skip meals entirely
- **D)** Provide only clear liquids during daylight hours
**Correct Answer: A. Provide a snack for the client after sunset**
**Rationale:** During Ramadan, clients following Islamic dietary laws eat meals before dawn and
**after sunset**. The nurse should respect these practices and plan to provide food during allowed
times.