ATI LPN
Nutrition and Fluid Balance Chapter 14 Questions
Question 1 of 5
hyperventilation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperventilation reduces CO₂ causing respiratory alkalosis.
Question 2 of 5
A loss of which body secretion is most likely to cause metabolic acidosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Intestinal loss (e.g., diarrhea) depletes HCO₃⁻, causing metabolic acidosis.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following food choices are appropriate for a client who is prescribed a full liquid diet? (Select one that doesn't apply.)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A full liquid diet includes smooth-textured dairy products like plain yogurt, custard, and ice cream, and all elements of a clear liquid diet like gelatin. Mashed potatoes and pureed meat are not permitted until a pureed diet is prescribed.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following strategies for enhancing the intake of healthy foods is appropriate for an adolescent?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Making healthy foods convenient encourages better choices. Grains are less ideal for snacks than dairy, fruits, or vegetables; skipping meals risks hypoglycemia and overeating; and complete autonomy may lead to poor choices influenced by peers.
Question 5 of 5
According to the USDA's MyPlate icon, which food groups should make up at least half of a person's plate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vegetables and fruits should make up at least half of a person's plate according to the USDA's MyPlate guidelines.