ATI LPN
Fluid Balance and Nutrition Questions
Question 1 of 5
Women's body usually contain and less than men's body.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Women typically have more fat and less muscle (protein) than men, making B correct.
Question 2 of 5
The regulating centers for fluids and food intake are located in the
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The hypothalamus regulates hunger, thirst, and fluid balance, making B correct.
Question 3 of 5
The process of grinding foods in the mouth?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mastication is chewing, the mechanical breakdown of food in the mouth, making A correct.
Question 4 of 5
The predominant intracellular cation is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Potassium is the primary cation inside cells, maintaining membrane potential and cellular function.
Question 5 of 5
The major route of excretion for sodium ions (under normal conditions) is the
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The kidneys are the primary route for sodium excretion, regulated by hormones like aldosterone.