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Nutrition and Fluid Balance Chapter 14 Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following terms does not belong with the other three?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: pH increases indicates alkalosis, not acidosis like the others.
Question 2 of 5
The K⁺ level of 2.8 mEq/L indicates hypokalemia. Low plasma K⁺ levels will cause
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypokalemia (low K⁺) impairs muscle function, causing weakness.
Question 3 of 5
hyperventilation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperventilation reduces CO₂ causing respiratory alkalosis.
Question 4 of 5
Potassium secretion in the renal tubules is regulated by
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aldosterone increases potassium secretion in the distal tubule.
Question 5 of 5
A loss of which body secretion is most likely to cause metabolic acidosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Intestinal loss (e.g., diarrhea) depletes HCO₃⁻, causing metabolic acidosis.