Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is associated with excessive alcohol intake and a deficiency of which nutrient?
a. thiamin
b. vitamin B12
c. vitamin D
d. folate
e. vitamin B6
Q. 2In children, what is the primary reason for obtaining a measurement of stature?
a. To determine proportionality of height to weight.
b. To measure overall growth.
c. To determine medication dosages.
d. To calculate creatinine-height index.
Q. 3Which is an example of a research-supported reason to use enteral nutrition support?
a. Decreased risk of respiratory infections
b. Improved wound healing
c. Increased tolerance of formulas
d. Complete nutritional coverage
e. Ease of administration
Q. 4What complication most commonly occurs with folate deficiency?
a. reduced bone formation and mineralization
b. villous shortening in the intestine
c. retrograde amnesia
d. ataxia and sensory neuropathy
e. pancreatic insufficiency
Q. 5Which of the following statements regarding use of the DRI in the clinical setting is TRUE?
a. The DRI values are sufficient for the nutrient needs of hospital patients.
b. Patients not achieving the RDA or AI may not necessarily develop nutrient deficiency.
c. Instead of the DRI, hospital patients should try to achieve intakes matching the DV.
d. Patients should achieve the RDA or AI for specific nutrients to prevent nutrient deficiencies.
Q. 6Which example is not considered to be a contraindication to enteral feeding?
a. diffuse peritonitis
b. intestinal obstruction
c. GI bleeding
d. impaired swallowing
e. intractable vomiting
Q. 7Alcohol causes increased urinary excretion of which nutrient?
a. folate
b. vitamin B12
c. magnesium
d. chloride
e. sodium
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