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Chapter 14 Nutrition and Fluid Balance Questions
Question 1 of 5
All of these are the following risk factor for developing osteoporosis except?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: African American ancestry is associated with higher bone density and lower osteoporosis risk, unlike the other factors, making C the exception.
Question 2 of 5
Malnutrition is always occurs as a result of or part of?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Malnutrition often accompanies infirmity (disease/illness), not always aging, poverty, or overnutrition, making C correct.
Question 3 of 5
Ms Basilad complains of constipation , as a nurse you tell her to eat insoluble fiber to help alleviate her discomfort. You encourage her to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insoluble fiber (e.g., corn bran, wheat, beans) promotes bowel movement, unlike dairy or soluble fiber (oatmeal), making A correct.
Question 4 of 5
The following factors increase caloric requirements except
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sleep lowers caloric needs due to reduced metabolism, unlike the others, making D correct.
Question 5 of 5
Synovial fluid is a part of which of the following fluid compartments?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Synovial fluid is part of the extracellular compartment, as it exists outside cells, lubricating joints.