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jeatrice · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

What procedure is used to overcome the limitations associated with estimating resting energy expenditures?

a. Measuring blood glucose before and after exercise
b. Monitoring body temperature during heavy exercise
c. Indirect calorimetry
d. The Douglas procedure

Question 2

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.

jliusyl · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
To overcome the limitations of estimating formulas, energy needs can be measured at the bed-side. To do so, a procedure called indirect calorimetry is used.

Answer to Question 2

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.