Chapter 22: Surgery and Nutrition
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(Grade A+)
The most common nutritional deficiency among surgical patients is
a deficiency of
a.
vitamin C.
b.
iron.
c.
protein.
d.
essential fatty acids. -
correct answer ✅ANS: C
Protein deficiencies among surgical patients are the most common.
Before general surgery, nothing is given by mouth for at least
a.
4 hours.
b.
8 hours.
c.
,Chapter 22: Surgery and Nutrition
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12 hours.
d.
24 hours. -
correct answer ✅ANS: B
Nothing is given by mouth for at least 8 hours before surgery to
avoid serious complications such as aspiration of stomach contents
into the lungs.
Protein is especially needed in the postoperative recovery period
for
a.
energy.
b.
control of edema.
c.
control of hypertension.
d.
optimal kidney function. -
correct answer ✅ANS: B
, Chapter 22: Surgery and Nutrition
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(Grade A+)
Protein assists in the maintenance of osmotic pressure, which is
necessary to maintain normal movement of fluid between the
capillaries and surrounding tissue. Without maintenance of osmotic
pressure, edema develops.
For a patient who can take an oral diet, a food that would be a good
source of energy during the postoperative period would be
a.
lean steak.
b.
breakfast cereal.
c.
carrots.
d.
fried potatoes. -
correct answer ✅ANS: B
During the postoperative period, the primary source of energy for
the body should be carbohydrates supplied by cereals and other
grains.
Support Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
The most common nutritional deficiency among surgical patients is
a deficiency of
a.
vitamin C.
b.
iron.
c.
protein.
d.
essential fatty acids. -
correct answer ✅ANS: C
Protein deficiencies among surgical patients are the most common.
Before general surgery, nothing is given by mouth for at least
a.
4 hours.
b.
8 hours.
c.
,Chapter 22: Surgery and Nutrition
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(Grade A+)
12 hours.
d.
24 hours. -
correct answer ✅ANS: B
Nothing is given by mouth for at least 8 hours before surgery to
avoid serious complications such as aspiration of stomach contents
into the lungs.
Protein is especially needed in the postoperative recovery period
for
a.
energy.
b.
control of edema.
c.
control of hypertension.
d.
optimal kidney function. -
correct answer ✅ANS: B
, Chapter 22: Surgery and Nutrition
Support Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
Protein assists in the maintenance of osmotic pressure, which is
necessary to maintain normal movement of fluid between the
capillaries and surrounding tissue. Without maintenance of osmotic
pressure, edema develops.
For a patient who can take an oral diet, a food that would be a good
source of energy during the postoperative period would be
a.
lean steak.
b.
breakfast cereal.
c.
carrots.
d.
fried potatoes. -
correct answer ✅ANS: B
During the postoperative period, the primary source of energy for
the body should be carbohydrates supplied by cereals and other
grains.
