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Chapter 11: Health Problems of Infants MULTIPLE CHOICE • A nurse is assessing a child with kwashiorkor disease. Which assessment findings should the nurse expect? • Thin wasted extremities with a prominent abdomen • Constipation • Elevated hemoglobin • High levels of proteinANS: A The child with kwashiorkor has thin, wasted extremities and a prominent abdomen from edema (ascites). Diarrhea (persistent diarrhea malnutrition syndrome) not constipation commonly occurs from a l...

C787 Study Guide Unit 2: Nutrition to Support Wellness (COHORT 1) Latest 2023/2024 Graded A+ 100%Correct Answers. NUTRITION (C787) STUDY GUIDE Unit 2: Nutrition to Support Wellness (Cohort 1) Reading: Macronutrients -Identify the differences between macronutrients and micronutrients * Macronutrients: are carbs, lipids & proteins. Provides energy needed for growth, thermoregulation, physical activity, pregnancy/lactation. Needed in larger amts than micronutrients * Micronutrients: vitamin...

NURS 6501 WEEK 8 QUIZ.• Question 1 A 55-year-old female has general symptoms of gallstones but is also jaundiced. IV cholangiography would most likely reveal that the gallstones are obstructing the: Selected Answer: c. Cystic duct Correct Answer: c. Cystic duct • Question 2 A 16-year-old female presents with abdominal pain in the right lower quadrant. Physical examination reveals rebound tenderness and a low-grade fever. A possible diagnosis would be: Selected Answer: c. Appendicitis...

Needed in large quantities Include carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins Macronutrients Components of structural polysaccharides inside cells and on their surfaces Carbohydrates 00:03 01:30 Lipids Important in cellular membrane structure and function as a precursor to some hormones Protien A source of amino acids needed for the synthesis of body proteins, nucleic acids, and other hormones Micronutrients Vitamins and minerals that organisms require in ver...

Marconutrients Carbs, lipids & proteins. Provides energy needed for growth, thermoregulation, physical activity, pregnancy/lactation. Needed in larger amounts than micronutrients. Micronutrients Vitamins/minerals in small amts for good health/development. Play various roles in cell metabolism. Deficiencies cause widespread health problems. Obesity Excess consumption. Increased risk for CAD, some cancers & type 2 diabetes. Puts stress on knee/ankle joints. Is an energy imbalance, where...

Needed in large quantities Include carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins - Answer- Macronutrients Components of structural polysaccharides inside cells and on their surfaces - Answer- Carbohydrates Lipids - Answer- Important in cellular membrane structure and function as a precursor to some hormones Protien - Answer- A source of amino acids needed for the synthesis of body proteins, nucleic acids, and other hormones Micronutrients - Answer- Vitamins and minerals that organisms require...

NURS 6501 WEEK 8 QUIZ.• Question 1 A 55-year-old female has general symptoms of gallstones but is also jaundiced. IV cholangiography would most likely reveal that the gallstones are obstructing the: Selected Answer: c. Cystic duct Correct Answer: c. Cystic duct • Question 2 A 16-year-old female presents with abdominal pain in the right lower quadrant. Physical examination reveals rebound tenderness and a low-grade fever. A possible diagnosis would be: Selected Answer: c. Appendicitis...

Marconutrients Correct Answer Carbs, lipids & proteins. Provides energy needed for growth, thermoregulation, physical activity, pregnancy/lactation. Needed in larger amounts than micronutrients. Micronutrients Correct Answer Vitamins/minerals in small amts for good health/development. Play various roles in cell metabolism. Deficiencies cause widespread health problems. Obesity Correct Answer Excess consumption. Increased risk for CAD, some cancers & type 2 diabetes. Puts stress on knee/...

All Access Dietetics RD Exam - Complete Solutions (Verified) Factors that increase energy needs above normal baseline include the following except for: a) cold/heat exposure b) LBM decreases c) high altitude exposure d) fear and/or stress LBM stands for: a) low body mass b) lean body metabolism c) lean body mass d) low body metabolism The general range for athletes for daily protein needs is: a) 1.0-1.5 g/kg/day b) 0.8-1.2 g/kg/day c) 1.4-1.7 g/kg/day d) 1.2-1.7 g/kg/day When considering suppl...

ced by genetic/environmental factors. Marasmus - Answer General deficiency of macronutrients. Also called protein-calorie malnutrition. Kwashiorkor - Answer Primarily attributed to deficiency of dietary protein. s/sx include fatigue, irritability, lethargy, poor growth, apathy, edema, decreased muscle mass, large belly, diarrhea, dermatitis, change in hair, infections. Can lead to coma/death. Anorexianervosa - Answer Restricted intake. Body weight @ or < 85% of normal. Intense fear of wt g...