Burn Care and Nutrition

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What is the primary reason for increasing energy requirements in burn patients?

To compensate for the loss of micronutrients during the burn process

To account for energy expenditure associated with wound care and physical therapy (correct)

To enhance the immune system's response to infection

To reduce the risk of scarring and contracture

What is the primary mechanism of fluid loss in burn patients?

Urinary loss

Inadequate fluid intake

Evaporative loss

Exudation from the burned area (correct)

What is the purpose of supplementing Vitamin A and E in burn patients?

To promote tissue repair (correct)

To enhance wound closure

To prevent infections

To reduce pain

What is the recommended caloric intake for overweight burn patients during the healing process?

Weight maintenance should be the goal Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily intake of Vitamin C in burn patients?

1-2 g Signup and view all the answers

What is a common consequence of third-degree burns if left untreated?

Severe scarring and contracture Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for decreased fluid requirements after 24 hours in burn patients?

Decreased permeability changes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of enteral nutrition in burn patients who are unable to eat?

It ensures adequate nutrient intake Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical component of the diet for burn patients?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Parkland formula in burn patients?

To estimate fluid requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of dietary management in burn patients?

To prevent detrimental consequences Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for supplementing fat-soluble vitamins in burn patients?

To promote tissue repair Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of micronutrient deficiencies in burn patients?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical factor to consider when determining energy requirements in burn patients?

The size of the burn Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of inadequate nutritional support in burn patients?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of caloric demands calculations in burn patients?

To ensure adequate energy supply Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of copper in burn patients?

Collagen maturation Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical dosage of zinc sulfate supplementation in burn patients?

220 mg of zinc sulfate (50 mg elemental zinc) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for increased caloric demand in burn patients?

Compensatory hypermetabolism Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following minerals is not typically supplemented in burn patients?

Vitamin C Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consequence of magnesium and phosphorus losses in burn patients?

Impaired wound healing Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of nutritional support strategies in burn patients?

To meet increased caloric demands Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary reason for increasing energy requirements in burn patients?

What is the primary mechanism of fluid loss in burn patients?

What is the purpose of supplementing Vitamin A and E in burn patients?

What is the recommended caloric intake for overweight burn patients during the healing process?

What is the recommended daily intake of Vitamin C in burn patients?

What is a common consequence of third-degree burns if left untreated?

What is the primary reason for decreased fluid requirements after 24 hours in burn patients?

What is the primary advantage of enteral nutrition in burn patients who are unable to eat?

What is a critical component of the diet for burn patients?

What is the purpose of the Parkland formula in burn patients?

What is the primary goal of dietary management in burn patients?

What is the primary reason for supplementing fat-soluble vitamins in burn patients?

What is the primary mechanism of micronutrient deficiencies in burn patients?

What is a critical factor to consider when determining energy requirements in burn patients?

What is a potential consequence of inadequate nutritional support in burn patients?

What is the primary purpose of caloric demands calculations in burn patients?

What is the primary function of copper in burn patients?

What is the typical dosage of zinc sulfate supplementation in burn patients?

What is the primary reason for increased caloric demand in burn patients?

Which of the following minerals is not typically supplemented in burn patients?

What is the primary consequence of magnesium and phosphorus losses in burn patients?

What is the primary goal of nutritional support strategies in burn patients?

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