12 Questions
What is the primary difference between diverticulosis and diverticulitis?
Presence of inflammation
Why is MCT oil useful in fat malabsorption?
It bypasses digestion in the small intestine
What is refeeding syndrome, and which patients are at risk?
A metabolic complication, affecting patients who are severely malnourished
What is the primary reason CF patients often have inadequate PO intake?
Early satiety due to-fat malabsorption
When should nutrition support begin for the intubated patient?
Immediately after intubation
What are pressors, and when are they used?
Medications used to increase blood pressure, used in hemodynamically unstable patients
What is the criteria for diagnosing hypertension based on blood pressure?
When both systolic and diastolic blood pressure are above 140/90 mmHg
What is the primary reason behind malnutrition in individuals with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)?
Reduced nutrient intake due to anorexia and early satiety
Which component of a heart-healthy diet is important for individuals with CHF?
Limited fluid intake
What is the role of insulin in cellular uptake of glucose?
Insulin facilitates the transport of glucose into cells
What does A1C measure and what range indicates prediabetes?
A1C measures average blood glucose levels over 3 months, prediabetes is indicated by a range of 5.7-6.4%
What is the recommended nutrition intervention for diabetic foot ulcers?
Increase vitamin C and zinc intake
This quiz covers current weight loss goals, calorie/protein needs for critically ill obese patients, tubefeed recommendations, hypertension diagnosis criteria, blood cholesterol levels, heart-healthy diet components, cardiac cachexia, malnutrition in patients with CHF, diet interventions for CHF, and energy/protein needs post LVAD placement and Heart Transplant.
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