A genetic component to eating disorders has been proposed in response to studies that have shown a higher prevalence of these disorders within families and/or twins.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 2Kati is a 19-year-old female who suffered a head injury and multiple broken bones in a motorcycle accident. She is currently in a coma, on a mechanical ventilator, and receiving enteral nutrition. Kati is 5'2 tall and weighs 115 pounds.
Estimate Kati's energy needs using the Ireton-Jones equation:
1925 + 5 wt (kg) 10 age (yr) + (281 sex) + (292 trauma) + (851 burn).
a. 2288
b. 2828
c. 3420
d. 3240
Q. 3Individuals with eating disorders who are medically and psychologically stable are generally treated through inpatient programs.
a. True
b. False
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Q. 4Kati is a 19-year-old female who suffered a head injury and multiple broken bones in a motorcycle accident. She is currently in a coma, on a mechanical ventilator, and receiving enteral nutrition. Kati is 5'2 tall and weighs 115 pounds.
When she arrived in the ER, the most immediate nutrition concern for Kati was:
a. restoring fluid and electrolyte balance.
b. starting parenteral nutrition.
c. estimating her energy needs.
d. assessing her swallowing ability.
Q. 5Full recovery rates are estimated at less than 20 percent of individuals with anorexia nervosa.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 6When pulmonary edema is present, a patient requires:
a. tube feeding.
b. a fluid restriction.
c. increased fluids.
d. decreased protein.
Q. 7The estimated prevalence of bulimia nervosa is approximately 1 to 3 of adolescent females and young women.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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