Which of the following clinical problems arise from overfeeding patients receiving mechanical ventilation for respiratory failure? I. azotemia II. hyperglycemia III. fluid overload IV. hyperlipidemia
A. II, IV
B. I, II, III only
C. I, III, IV only
D. I, II, III, IV
?ANS: D
A. Incorrect response: See explanation D.
B. Incorrect response: See explanation D.
C. Incorrect response: See explanation D.
D. Correct response: A number of clinical problems arise from overfeeding patients receiving mechanical ventilation for respiratory failure. These problems include: (1) azotemia, (2) hyperglycemia, (3) hyperlipidemia, and (4) fluid overload. Overfeeding may increase the overall stress response and raise energy expenditure for critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation
You might also like to view...
When forcing an inward swinging door, use another technique if the door is:
A. wood or plastic. B. glass or aluminum. C. metal or metal-clad. D. fiberglass or made with synthetic fiber.
At a continuing education seminar being taught by your medical director, the instructor asks the group for one reason why the secondary assessment is beneficial to perform on the trauma patient. Which of these responses is most appropriate?
A) "It is useful in finding additional injuries and guiding additional care." B) "It is a good tool that allows the EMT to determine whether critical interventions such as positive pressure ventilation or CPR are needed." C) "It is an effective means to determine the exact mechanism of injury." D) "It is the best assessment for detecting problems with the airway, breathing, or circulation."
Which chromosome carries the two Rh genes?
a. 1 b. 6 c. 7 d. 9
Describe the correct method for chinchilla restraint