Select the chronic condition that is generally associated with low energy needs.

a. bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)
b. spina bifida
c. renal disease
d. cystic fibrosis


Ans: b. spina bifida

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a. 1300 mg sodium or 3300 mg salt. b. 1500 mg sodium or 3800 mg salt. c. 2300 mg sodium or 5800 mg salt. d. 2500 mg sodium or 6300 mg salt.

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What is the chemical composition of a class ABC fire extinguisher?

a. water under pressure b. carbon dioxide under pressure c. carbon monoxide under pressure d. dry inert chemicals under pressure

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Jennifer has just had a baby. When she brings Thomas home, she regales you with the details of her hospital stay. She mentions that shortly after the birth, Thomas received an intramuscular injection of vitamin K, and she wondered why this was done, as it made him cry. You explained that it

a. was needed to prevent eye disease. b. prevented possible bleeding events. c. protected the baby from lipid oxidation. d. was needed to promote good bone growth.

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Science defines standards for body weight for adults based primarily on:

a. societal influences. b. weight-for-height tables. c. cultural norms. d. risk of death from all causes.

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