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e.Men and women differ in their nutrient

requirements.

f.Trauma, surgery, and burns decrease

nutrient requirements.

9.Which of the following are accurate guidelines

for preventing complications with enteral

feedings? (Select all that apply.)

a.Elevate the head of the bed at least 30

degrees during the feeding and for at least

1 hour afterward.

b.Give large, infrequent feedings.

c.Flush the tube before and after feeding.

d.Clean and moisten the nares every 4 to

8 hours.

e.Change the delivery set every other day

according to agency policy.

f.Check the residual before intermittent feed-

ings and every 8 hours during continuous

feedings.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1.What would be the BMI for a 220-pound man

who is 6 feet 3 inches tall?

2.According to U.S. guidelines, what would be

the daily caloric requirement for a sedentary

male whose IBW is 165?

3.Approximately what range (in grams) of carbo-

hydrates is needed daily to prevent ketosis?

4.Most healthcare experts recommend that pro-

tein intake should contribute what percentage

of total caloric intake?

5.What percentage of an adult’s total body

weight is water?

6.Using the rule of thumb, determine the IBW

for a 5-foot, 3-inch woman.

7.Using the rule of thumb, determine the IBW

for a 5-foot, 8-inch man.

DEVELOPING YOUR

KNOWLEDGE BASE

MATCHING EXERCISES

Match the nutrient in Part A with the type of

function it performs listed in Part B. Answers

will be used more than once.

PART A

a.Carbohydrates

b.Protein

c.Fat

PART B

1. Spares protein so it can be used for other
   functions


2. Insulates the body


3. Stimulates tissue growth and repair


4. Prevents ketosis from inefficient fat
   metabolism


5. Helps regulate fluid balance through
   oncotic pressure


6. Cushions internal organs


7. Delays glucose absorption


8. Is necessary for absorption of fat-soluble
   vitamins


9. Detoxifies harmful substances


10. Forms antibodies
    Match the vitamins and minerals listed in Part
    A with the signs/symptoms of their deficiency
    listed in Part B.
    PART A
    a.Vitamin C
    b.Vitamin B complex
    c.Riboflavin
    d.Niacin
    e.Vitamin B 6
    f.Folate
    g.Vitamin B 12
    h.Vitamin A
    i.Vitamin D
    j.Vitamin K
    k.Calcium
    l.Sodium
    m.Potassium
    n.Iron
    o.Fluoride
    PART B


11. Pellagra, dermatitis


12. Scurvy, hemorrhage, delayed wound
    healing

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