ATI LPN
Fluid Balance and Nutrition Questions
Question 1 of 5
Two situations in which a person may experience fluid and electrolyte imbalances are:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fluid and electrolyte imbalances occur due to vomiting and burns.
Question 2 of 5
Children who are hungry may be irritable or apathetic because:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low blood glucose causes irritability and apathy.
Question 3 of 5
Smoking increases the need for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Smoking depletes Vitamin C levels.
Question 4 of 5
Vitamin D deficiency can often be found as a single nutrient deficiency, that is, in an otherwise well-nourished person. The main reason this can happen is because:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sunlight exposure, not diet, primarily influences Vitamin D status.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is an active nonnutrient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dietary fiber is an active nonnutrient.