Critical Care

Question 0

College student had blunt abdominal trauma from hazing. What is the cause of death after 24 hours? hypovolemia 
A. liver failure 
B. renal failure 
C. 
D.

Answer 0

No answer given

Question 1

In PICU patients, overfeeding with this kind of food would aggravate respiratory distress by increasing CO2 production:

a. Protein
b. Carbohydrates
c. Fats
d. (can’t remember)

Answer 1

B. carbohydrates

*NTP Chapter on Nutritional Stabilization: Excessive intake of carbohydrates manifested as hyperglycemia may result in hyperosmolarity, osmotic diuresis, and dehydration. Subsequently, increased carbon dioxide production and an increase in the respiratory quotient may tax an already compromised respiratory system. Excessive administration of lipids can produce hypertriglyceridemia and fatty liver and may increase the risk of infection.