Which factor is least likely to be considered a cause for the scarcity of human milk banks in North America?
a. the availability of wet nurses as an alternative to banked milk
b. a resurgence of tuberculosis
c. HIV
d. risks related to donors who might use drugs
e. increasing demand
a
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Which of the following regarding alcohol's effects on the body is true?
A. Alcohol decreases the level of estrogen in women. B. Alcohol can help improve sleep. C. Alcohol is a depressant that slows the transmission of nerve impulses. D. Alcohol is a stimulant that speeds the transmission of nerve impulses.
_____ are often contained in the prosthetic groups needed for some proteins to function
a. Vitamins b. Enzymes c. Lipids d. Minerals
Ms. Smith is an 85-year-old female admitted to the hospital with a hip fracture and dehydration. She is awaiting surgery. Her family reports that she lives alone and has been showing signs of dementia in the last month. The medical doctor requests a nutritional consultation because the nurse reports that Ms. Smith is not eating well. Ht: 5'5'' Wt: 110# UBW: 125# (6 months ago) Alb 2.8 g/dL Hgb 12
g/dL Prealbumin 14 mg/dL TLC 2500 Depending on Ms. Smith's physical limitations, the dietitian may need to measure and calculate her height using: a. a stadiometer. b. a knee-height caliper. c. a tape measure. d. a length board. e. a weight-to-height scale.
Emphysema results in a decreased forced _______________ volume
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word