ATI LPN
Fluid Balance and Nutrition Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is most likely to happen to a group of students who relax by drinking a pitcher of their favorite beverage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fluid intake (e.g., beer) increases blood volume, reducing ADH and increasing urine volume.
Question 2 of 5
Aldosterone secretion may be stimulated by
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High potassium levels stimulate aldosterone release to restore balance.
Question 3 of 5
Calcium balance is influenced by
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PTH and vitamin D regulate calcium absorption and resorption.
Question 4 of 5
A major complication of thyroid surgery is the accidental damaging or removal of the parathyroid glands. This damage or removal of the parathyroid glands can result in
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Loss of PTH reduces calcium mobilization, leading to hypocalcemia.
Question 5 of 5
Sensible perspiration
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sensible perspiration is sweat gland secretion, visible on the skin.