Which of the following statements is false regarding energy needs?
a. They vary with state of health.
b. They vary with activity level.
c. They are increased with obese patients.
d. They increase with sepsis.
ANS: C
Of course, energy needs vary according to activity level and state of health. Energy needs of sick patients can be significantly higher than predicted normal values. Energy needs for obese indi-viduals are less because adipose tissue uses less energy than does muscle. Energy needs should be reevaluated and adjusted whenever weight changes more than 5 to 10 lb.
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A) Elimination of ketoacids by the blood buffer system B) Elimination of ketoacids through Kussmaul's respirations C) The ability to use enough glucose to meet metabolic needs D) The ability to convert to the use of amino acids for energy metabolism
What does the RQ represent?
a. Matching of respiration to perfusion b. Ratio of the moles of CO2 produced to O2 consumed c. Ratio of O2 consumed to kilograms of ideal body weight d. Ratio of calories consumed to CO2 pro-duced