Question 1

The protein needs of a non-obese critically ill patient would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  0.8-1.0 g/kg body weight per day. 
B)  1.0-1.2 g/kg body weight per day. 
C)  1.2-2.0 g/kg body weight per day. 
D)  2.0-2.5 g/kg body weight per day. 
E)  2.5-3.0 g/kg body weight per day. 
A)  0.8-1.0 g/kg body weight per day. 
B)  1.0-1.2 g/kg body weight per day. 
C)  1.2-2.0 g/kg body weight per day. 
D)  2.0-2.5 g/kg body weight per day. 
E)  2.5-3.0 g/kg body weight per day.

Question 2

Nutrition therapy for management of COPD involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  promoting weight gain. 
B)  supporting wound healing. 
C)  improving food intake. 
D)  relieving chronic cough. 
E)  decreasing supplemental oxygen needs. 
A)  promoting weight gain. 
B)  supporting wound healing. 
C)  improving food intake. 
D)  relieving chronic cough. 
E)  decreasing supplemental oxygen needs.

Question 3

Describe the symptoms and complications associated with SIRS.

Accepted Answer

If inflammation associated with injury o

Question 4

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice Mark is a 23-year-old firefighter who experienced severe burns while fighting a house fire. The nurse recognizes the fact that he may benefit from supplements of _____ to reduce the risk of infection and to counter oxidative stress .

Accepted Answer

A)  zinc, vitamin C, and vitamin E 
B)  iron, magnesium, and calcium 
C)  sodium, potassium, and chloride 
D)  phosphorus, thiamin, and riboflavin 
E)  calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin K 
A)  zinc, vitamin C, and vitamin E 
B)  iron, magnesium, and calcium 
C)  sodium, potassium, and chloride 
D)  phosphorus, thiamin, and riboflavin 
E)  calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin K

Question 5

Explain why enteral feedings are preferred over parenteral feedings in patients with ARDS.

Accepted Answer

In ARDS, the lungs exhibit extensive inf

Question 6

When caring for a patient who is suffering from acute illness and metabolic stress, how would clinicians best estimate protein and energy needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adjust nutrient intakes according to patient responses. 
B)  Underfeed the patient to minimize tissue loss. 
C)  Maintain the patient at NPO status to promote bowel rest. 
D)  Overfeed the patient to prevent hypoglycemia. 
E)  Increase carbohydrate intake to promote weight gain and appropriate energy use. 
A)  Adjust nutrient intakes according to patient responses. 
B)  Underfeed the patient to minimize tissue loss. 
C)  Maintain the patient at NPO status to promote bowel rest. 
D)  Overfeed the patient to prevent hypoglycemia. 
E)  Increase carbohydrate intake to promote weight gain and appropriate energy use.

Question 7

A 25-year-old woman is critically ill after surviving a motor vehicle accident. The patient is 5'4" and weighs 120 pounds. This patient's energy needs would require how many kcalories for energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  15-20 kcal/kg body weight per day 
B)  22-25 kcal/kg body weight per day 
C)  25-30 kcal/kg body weight per day 
D)  30-35 kcal/kg body weight per day 
E)  38-40 kcal/kg body weight per day 
A)  15-20 kcal/kg body weight per day 
B)  22-25 kcal/kg body weight per day 
C)  25-30 kcal/kg body weight per day 
D)  30-35 kcal/kg body weight per day 
E)  38-40 kcal/kg body weight per day

Question 8

Adequate fluid intake will help the person with COPD by:

Accepted Answer

A)  decreasing carbon dioxide output . 
B)  preventing the secretion of overly thick mucus. 
C)  aiding in weight loss. 
D)  improving oxygen consumption. 
E)  reducing abdominal distention. 
A)  decreasing carbon dioxide output . 
B)  preventing the secretion of overly thick mucus. 
C)  aiding in weight loss. 
D)  improving oxygen consumption. 
E)  reducing abdominal distention.

Question 9

Explain important goals of nutrition therapy among patients undergoing metabolic stress.

Accepted Answer

The principal goals of nutrition therapy

Question 10

Smoking is the primary risk factor in most cases of COPD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A patient who has developed MODS would most likely demonstrate what signs or symptoms associated with liver failure?

Accepted Answer

A)  a bnormal bleeding 
B)  s epsis 
C)  a ltered metabolic processes 
D)  i mpaired gas exchange 
E)  l ow blood pressure 
A)  a bnormal bleeding 
B)  s epsis 
C)  a ltered metabolic processes 
D)  i mpaired gas exchange 
E)  l ow blood pressure

The protein needs of a non-obese critically ill patient would be:

Nutrition therapy for management of COPD involves:

Describe the symptoms and complications associated with SIRS.

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice Mark is a 23-year-old firefighter who experienced severe burns while fighting a house fire. The nurse recognizes the fact that he may benefit from supplements of _____ to reduce the risk of infection and to counter oxidative stress .

Explain why enteral feedings are preferred over parenteral feedings in patients with ARDS.

When caring for a patient who is suffering from acute illness and metabolic stress, how would clinicians best estimate protein and energy needs?

A 25-year-old woman is critically ill after surviving a motor vehicle accident. The patient is 5'4" and weighs 120 pounds. This patient's energy needs would require how many kcalories for energy?

Adequate fluid intake will help the person with COPD by:

Explain important goals of nutrition therapy among patients undergoing metabolic stress.

Smoking is the primary risk factor in most cases of COPD.

A patient who has developed MODS would most likely demonstrate what signs or symptoms associated with liver failure?

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Liver Diseases

Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition and Cardiovascular Diseases

Nutrition and Renal Diseases

Nutrition, Cancer, and Hiv Infection

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Exam 16: Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

The protein needs of a non-obese critically ill patient would be:

Nutrition therapy for management of COPD involves:

Describe the symptoms and complications associated with SIRS.

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice Mark is a 23-year-old firefighter who experienced severe burns while fighting a house fire. The nurse recognizes the fact that he may benefit from supplements of _____ to reduce the risk of infection and to counter oxidative stress .

Explain why enteral feedings are preferred over parenteral feedings in patients with ARDS.

When caring for a patient who is suffering from acute illness and metabolic stress, how would clinicians best estimate protein and energy needs?

A 25-year-old woman is critically ill after surviving a motor vehicle accident. The patient is 5'4" and weighs 120 pounds. This patient's energy needs would require how many kcalories for energy?

Adequate fluid intake will help the person with COPD by:

Explain important goals of nutrition therapy among patients undergoing metabolic stress.

Smoking is the primary risk factor in most cases of COPD.

A patient who has developed MODS would most likely demonstrate what signs or symptoms associated with liver failure?

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Liver Diseases

Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition and Cardiovascular Diseases

Nutrition and Renal Diseases

Nutrition, Cancer, and Hiv Infection

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