Which of the following should be used to estimate the energy needs of a critically ill woman who is 5'4 and 190 pounds?
a. 22-25 kcal/kg actual body weight
b. 25-30 kcal/kg ideal body weight
c. 11-14 kcal/kg actual body weight
d. 30-35 kcal/kg ideal body weight
Q. 2Weight status among adolescents should be assessed by measuring body composition.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 3Clinical findings typical of patients undergoing metabolic stress include all of the following except:
a. hyperglycemia.
b. hypermetabolism.
c. insulin resistance.
d. positive nitrogen balance.
Q. 4The risk of persistence of obesity from childhood into adulthood increases if at least one parent is overweight.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 5One of the initial concerns for the medical team for patients hospitalized with acute stress is to:
a. maintain immune function.
b. achieve positive nitrogen balance.
c. minimize nutrient losses.
d. restore lost fluids and electrolytes.
Q. 6Race or ethnicity does not affect the risk of developing obesity among children and adolescents.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 7Complications associated with SIRS or sepsis include all of the following except:
a. tissue edema.
b. low blood pressure.
c. hypertriglyceridemia.
d. impaired blood flow.
Q. 8BED is defined by recurrent episodes of binge eating at least 1 day a week for at least 3 months.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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