What is the relationship between body proteins and water?
a. Proteins attract water b. Water attracts proteins
c. Water degrades proteins d. Proteins form polymers of water
Q. 2Protective factors for osteoporosis include all of the following EXCEPT
a. obesity. b. female gender.
c. moderate alcohol intake. d. having African American heritage.
Q. 3How often should the feeding tube placement be checked if the patient is on intermittent feedings?
a. Before each feeding is initiated b. After each feeding
c. Every 6 hours d. Every 12 hours
Q. 4Which of the following do(es) NOT function as a transport protein?
a. Collagen b. Transferrin
c. Hemoglobin d. Lipoproteins
Q. 5All of the following are known to have a high correlation with risk for osteoporosis EXCEPT
a. being thin. b. being female.
c. having anorexia nervosa. d. consuming a high-protein diet.
Q. 6How often should the feeding tube be flushed if the patient is on intermittent feedings?
a. Before each feeding is initiated b. Before and after each feeding
c. Every 6 hours d. Every 12 hours
Q. 7Which of the following is a characteristic of hormones?
a. Inactivate bacteria b. Act as messenger molecules
c. Coordinate visual response d. Act as buffers in the bloodstream
Q. 8For every man who has osteoporosis, about how many women have it?
a. 2 b. 3
c. 4 d. 6
Q. 9Which of the following is a common cause of aspiration?
a. Inappropriate tube placement b. Excessive formula viscosity
c. Inadequate fiber in formula d. Inappropriate feeding tube