Which of the Following Methods Was Developed for Estimating Energy

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following methods was developed for estimating energy needs in a ventilator-dependent patient with traumatic and/or burn injuries?

• A)Ireton-Jones energy equation
• B)indirect calorimetry
• C)Harris-Benedict equation
• D)25-30 kcalories/kg body weight

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Definitions:

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels by promoting the conversion of stored glycogen into glucose in the liver.

Glycogen

A large, branched polysaccharide that serves as a form of energy storage in animals and fungi; it is primarily stored in the liver and muscle cells.

Adrenal Medulla

Inner portion of the adrenal gland; secretes the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine.

Hormones

Chemical substances produced in the body that regulate and control the activity of certain cells or organs, essential for every bodily function.