Nutritional Management of the Critical Patient

Dr Bryony Senic BSc, BVMS

Which of the following is the primary attribute of glutamine?

Correct Answer - (c)

a) Promotes wound healing and tissue repair

b) Enhances immune function

c) Preferred fuel source for gastrointestinal cells

d) Enhances palatability

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of a/d?

Correct Answer -(a)

a) Increased carbohydrates

b) Highly digestible

c) Higher level of glutamine

d) Increased levels of B complex vitamins and antioxidants

A hypermetabolic dog or cat is unable to properly metabolise which nutrient?

Correct Answer -(c)

a) Protein

b) Fat

c) Carbohydrate

Poor critical care nutrition can results in:

Correct Answer -(d)

a) Dysfunctional healing

b) Suppressed immune function

c) Cachexia and increased morbidity and mortality

d) All of the above

How often should a nutritional assessment be performed whilst a patient is in hospital?

Correct Answer -(b)

a) Upon admission

b) Daily

c) Every second day

d) Before patient goes home