Nutritional Considerations in Burn Patients

Question 1

Which patient has the highest metabolic rate among critically ill or injured patients

Answer 1

burn patients

Question 2

How much can the energy requirements increase in a burn patient

Answer 2

100%

Question 3

what should you give in the first 24-48 hours to a burn patient

Answer 3

fluid resuscitation (lactated ringer’s)

Question 4

what is the fluid treatment for a burn patient

Answer 4

Half of the calculated volume for the first 24 hours is given during the first 8 hours after burn injury and the remaining half in the next 16 hours

Question 5

what kind of environment can minimize heat loss

Answer 5

warm environment

Question 6

If the feeding tube placed in the duodenum or jejunum

Answer 6

uninterrupted nutrition

Question 7

if gastric tube

Answer 7

nutrition interrupted by frequent surgical procedures

Question 8

Which measurement is the most reliable

Answer 8

indirect calorimetry

Question 9

what is the protein recommendation for adults

Answer 9

1.5-2 g/kg

Question 10

what is the protein recommendation for children

Answer 10

2.4-4 g/kg

Question 11

which vitamin is given to burn patients

Answer 11

vitamin c
- can counter the free radicals present in inflammation