Long-term TPN may result in complications such as:
a. gallbladder disease.
b. heart disease.
c. diabetes.
d. cancer.
Q. 2The availability of calcium from soy beverages appears high.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 3A condition that may develop when a severely malnourished person is aggressively fed is called:
a. shock.
b. refeeding syndrome.
c. translocation.
d. systemic inflammatory response syndrome.
Q. 4During adolescence, fiber intake among males increases slightly with age, while it decreases with age among females.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 5To prevent refeeding syndrome in a severely stressed individual you would:
a. start feedings at a slow rate.
b. introduce nutrients by vein.
c. provide vitamin supplements.
d. delay enteral feedings.
Q. 6Determination of energy needs based on velocity of growth will provide a better estimate than one based on chronological age.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 7Parenteral nutrition can be discontinued when _____ of estimated energy needs are being met by oral intake, tube feeding, or a combination of the two.
a. 35-50
b. 25-35
c. 35-75
d. 65-75
Q. 8Physical activity has been shown to increase steadily throughout adolescence.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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