ATI LPN
Nutrition and Fluid Balance Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following nutrients remains in the stomach for the longest period of time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fats take longest to digest (3-6 hours) due to their complexity, making A correct.
Question 2 of 5
The distribution of sodium and potassium ions between intracellular and extracellular compartments is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Potassium is mostly intracellular, while sodium is mostly extracellular, due to the sodium-potassium pump.
Question 3 of 5
As the rate of sweat production increases, the amount of sodium lost in the urine
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased sweating reduces blood volume, triggering aldosterone release, which decreases urinary sodium loss.
Question 4 of 5
A decrease in plasma osmolality would increase
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lower plasma osmolality inhibits ADH, increasing urine production to excrete excess water.
Question 5 of 5
Oversecretion of aldosterone causes
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption, leading to hypernatremia.