Deck 13: Critical Care

Question 1

The hormones that are released during critical illness are called:

A) Estrogen
B) Prolactin
C) Aldosterone
D) Cytokines

Answer 1

D

Question 2

What is the gold standard to assess energy expenditure in a critically ill pediatric patient?

A) Bioelectrical impedance analysis
B) Indirect calorimetry
C) Harris Benedict Equation
D) Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Indirect Calorimetry cannot be performed on ventilated patients.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Initiating early enteral nutrition in the critically ill patient has been associated with the following:

A) Decreased length of stay
B) Decreased morbidity
C) Decreased risk of infection
D) All of these

Question 5

If a critically ill patient is on vasoactive support they should be started on parenteral nutrition support on day one of PICU admission.

Question 6

What are the risks associated with overfeeding?

A) Weight gain
B) Carbon dioxide burden
C) Hepatic steatosis
D) All of these

Question 7

List 3 risk factors of underfeeding a critically ill pediatric patient.

Question 8

Write 2 examples of NCP sentences when completing a nutrition assessment in a critically ill patient receiving nutrition support.

Question 9

Define the metabolic stress response.

Question 10

List 4 anthropometric measurements that should be followed routinely to monitor adequacy of nutrition support in a critically ill patient.