ATI LPN
Fluid Electrolyte Balance and Nutritional Needs Questions
Question 1 of 5
The enzymes that initiates digestion of starch in the mouth?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Salivary amylase (ptyalin) begins starch digestion in the mouth, making A correct.
Question 2 of 5
The predominant extracellular cation is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sodium is the predominant cation in extracellular fluid, critical for osmotic balance and nerve function.
Question 3 of 5
When aldosterone is absent, sodium reabsorption in the nephron is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Without aldosterone, sodium reabsorption decreases, as aldosterone promotes sodium retention in the kidneys.
Question 4 of 5
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ADH, from the posterior pituitary, increases water reabsorption, concentrating urine.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following would be expected to cause hyponatremia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Excess ADH causes water retention, diluting plasma sodium and leading to hyponatremia.