ATI RN
Nutrition and Fluid Balance Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a young mother about meal preparation for good nutrition. What is one recommendation of the MyPyramid Food Guide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: MyPyramid recommends whole grains for fiber and nutrients.
Question 2 of 5
Which body fluid is the fluid within the cells, constituting about 70% of the total body water?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intracellular fluid (ICF) is inside cells and makes up ~70% of total body water.
Question 3 of 5
By what route do oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange in the lung?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oxygen and CO2 exchange via diffusion across alveolar membranes based on concentration gradients.
Question 4 of 5
A patient has metabolic (nonrespiratory) acidosis. What type of respirations would be assessed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metabolic acidosis triggers compensatory hyperventilation (increased depth and rate) to expel CO2.
Question 5 of 5
A patient has a decreased potassium level. What high-potassium foods would the nurse teach the patient to eat?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oranges, bananas, and broccoli are rich in potassium.