ATI LPN
Nutrition and Fluid Balance Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
As the rate of sweat production increases, the amount of sodium lost in the urine
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased sweating reduces blood volume, triggering aldosterone release, which decreases urinary sodium loss.
Question 2 of 5
Oversecretion of aldosterone causes
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption, leading to hypernatremia.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
An increase in parathyroid hormone levels results in
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PTH increases bone resorption to raise blood calcium levels.
Question 5 of 5
Increased osmolality of the ECF
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High ECF osmolality stimulates thirst to restore fluid balance.