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Chapter 14 Nutrition and Fluid Balance Workbook Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which is NOT a cause of normal anion gap metabolic acidosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Corticosteroids cause metabolic alkalosis, not normal anion gap acidosis.
Question 2 of 5
A 70-year-old man admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) for sepsis was recently given a diagnosis of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis. His serum sodium acutely fell from 130 mEq to 115 mEq/L during the past 3 days, and he recently seized secondarily to this problem. Which would be the most appropriate treatment option?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe symptomatic hyponatremia (e.g., seizures) due to SIADH requires rapid correction with hypertonic saline (3% sodium chloride) to increase serum sodium safely and prevent further neurological complications.
Question 3 of 5
The primary route for water loss from the body is the system.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The urinary system is the primary route for water loss as it excretes water through urine, regulated by the kidneys to maintain fluid balance.
Question 4 of 5
Shrinkage of hepatocytes in the liver causes them to cause which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Shrinking hepatocytes due to high osmolarity trigger glycogen and protein breakdown to release solutes and maintain cell volume.
Question 5 of 5
The hormone that directly controls water reabsorption by the kidneys is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vasopressin (ADH) increases water permeability in the collecting ducts, promoting reabsorption.