Protein intake should average _____ percent of total calories for clients with burns greater than 10 TBSA.
a. 10 b. 15
c. 25 d. 30
Q. 2Which of the following dietary nutrients would most rapidly reverse a state of ketosis in a starving person?
a. Fat b. Protein
c. Amino acids d. Carbohydrate
Q. 3Which of the following mechanisms explains why fluoride is effective in controlling tooth decay?
a. It helps regulate calcium levels in saliva
b. It helps form decay-resistant fluorapatite
c. It inhibits growth of decay-producing bacteria
d. It changes the pH of the mouth, inhibiting bacterial growth
Q. 4During the immediate post-burn period, the treatment of an extensive burn focuses on
a. calculating the protein loss. b. providing IV dextrose for caloric support.
c. replacing lost fluids and electrolytes. d. providing supplemental lipids.
Q. 5During the first few days of a fast, what energy source provides about 90 of the glucose needed to fuel the body?
a. Protein b. Ketones
c. Glycogen d. Triglycerides
Q. 6What is the primary mechanism associated with the role of fluoride in prevention of dental caries?
a. Fluoride increases calcium absorption, which increases crystal formation of teeth
b. Decay is inhibited due to neutralization of organic acids produced by bacteria on the teeth
c. Decay is reduced due to the inhibitory effects of fluoride on growth of bacteria on the teeth
d. Fluoride becomes incorporated into the crystalline structure of teeth, making them less susceptible to decay
Q. 7Burn size in adults is often estimated by dividing the body into 11 parts, each part representing about _____ of the total body surface area (TBSA).
a. 9 b. 12
c. 15 d. 19
Q. 8If a normal person expends 1200 kcalories while at rest, approximately how many are used by the brain?
a. 40 b. 100
c. 200 d. 300
Q. 9Which of the following characteristics are shared by copper and fluoride?
a. Both may be obtained from drinking tap water
b. Both serve as cofactors for a number of enzymes
c. Neither is involved in the integrity of bones and teeth
d. Neither is known to be toxic at intakes of 10 times the estimated safe and adequate dietary intake
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