ATI LPN
Nutrition and Fluid Balance Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A decrease in plasma osmolality would increase
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lower plasma osmolality inhibits ADH, increasing urine production to excrete excess water.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following will the body begin to do in order to compensate for hyperkalemia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased aldosterone secretion enhances potassium excretion to correct hyperkalemia.
Question 3 of 5
An increase in parathyroid hormone levels results in
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PTH increases bone resorption to raise blood calcium levels.
Question 4 of 5
Increased osmolality of the ECF
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High ECF osmolality stimulates thirst to restore fluid balance.
Question 5 of 5
In which of the following situations does one see large volumes of dilute urine produced?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low ADH reduces water reabsorption, producing dilute urine.