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Which of the following is the largest component of total energy expenditure (TEE)? A. RMR B. Thermic effect of digestion C. Physical Activity D. Metabolic Stress correct answers *A. RMR* The thermogenic effect of digestion is generally thought to contribute to no more than 10% to TEE. Activit...

which of the following nutrition interventions have been shown to improve clinical outcomes and quality of life in institutionalized older adults? A. diet modification and liberalization B. modification of dining environment C. provision of aides to improve functional status and increased indep...

In PN, dextrose provides how many kcal/g? correct answers 3.4 kcal/g Are dextrose solutions acidic or basic? correct answers Acidic, with pH 3.5-6.5 In PN, glycerol (which is used less commonly) provides how many kcal/g? correct answers 4.3 kcal/g What is the benefit of using glycerol in PN...

Which of the following practices is most likely to succeed in improving oral nutrient intake in patients with a prolonged history of weight loss due to poor intake, nausea, and depressed appetite? A. Providing a high-energy oral liquid supplement 3 times daily B. Offering 6 small, low-fat meals da...

The judgment of the healthcare professional based on individual circumstances of the patient must always take precedence over the recommendations in these guidelines. correct answers We suggest that indirect calorimetry (IC) be used to determine energy requirements, when available. correct answe...

The judgment of the healthcare professional based on individual circumstances of the patient must always take precedence over the recommendations in these guidelines correct answers true Equations derived from testing hospital patients (Penn State, Ireton-Jones, Swinamer) are no more accurate ...

What are the appropriate calcium intake and calcium-phosphate ratios in PN for optimal neonatal bone mineralization? correct answers - Elemental calcium intake of 76 mg/kg per day - Ca:P ratio of 1.7:1 (mg:mg) or 1.3:1 (mmol:mmol) What are the clinical (infection, catheter occlusion) advantages ...

indirect calorimetry correct answers What is the best method for determining energy needs in the critically ill adult patient? published predictive or simplistic weight-based equation correct answers In the absence of IC, ASPEN suggest using what to determine energy requirements? accuracy of I...

Does the use of a nutrition risk indicator identify patients who will most likely benefit from nutrition therapy? correct answers yes, NUTRIC score and risk screening should be used. High nutrition risk identifies those patients most likely to benefit from early EN therapy. What additional tools,...

Copper deficiency is associated with which kind of anemia? correct answers microcytic hypochromic anemia Sx of Cu deficiency correct answers sensory ataxia, lower extremity spacticity, parathesis in extremities, leukopenia, neutropenia, hypercholesteremia, inc. erythrocyte turnover, dec. cerulopl...

nutrition therapy correct answers refers specifically to the provision of either EN by enteral access device and/or PN by central venous access standard therapy STD correct answers refers to provision of intravenous IV fluids, no EN or PN, and advancement to oral diet as tolerated in the CC se...

Medicare approved indications for home parenteral nutrition include which of the following? a. supplement to enteral nutrition b. end-stage renal disease c. long-term loss of gastrointestinal function d. delayed gastric emptying correct answers c. long-term loss of gastrointestinal functi...

Question: 1Which of the following acute changes in the serum chemistry profile would be expected in a patient who is experiencing tumor lysis syndrome(TLS)? 1: Hypercalcemia and hypomagnesemia2: Hyperkalemia and hyperphosphatemia3: Hypernatremia and hypermagnesemia4: Hypocalcemia and hyperphosphate...

2. Intolerance to EN trial and supportive care measures. correct answers A pregnant patient is admitted with hyperemesis gravidarium. Which of the following is a clinical indication for PN use? 1. Vomiting not controlled with supportive care within 48 hrs. 2. Intolerance to EN trial and supporti...