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NCLEX Nutrition 3

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1. When are residuals checked during continuous feedings






2. What BMI level is appropriate for surgery if other methods to lose weight are unsuccessful?






3. For patient. with bone demineralization like osteoporosis - osteopenia - endocrine problems -and kidney failure






4. Detect complications of obesity by checking these labs and this test






5. If patient. is experiencing diarrhea when on the enteral feeding this must be adjusted






6. Name 8 veggies high in potassium






7. How much more calories per week is needed for a one pound a week increase for malnutrtion?






8. Loss of visceral protein stores or body storage due to underweight status






9. Therapy that helps client to change daily eating habits with food diary - exercies - recognize external cues and swtiching to physical appearance






10. What conditions are to be on a high calorie diet with added protein?






11. What technique may reduce the potassium content in vegetables but may reduce the vitamin content?






12. What are some signs of complications of enteral feedings?






13. Method of feeding clients who have a functioning GI tract but unable to chew or swallow - or impared upper GI tract that lead to poor nutrition - transport - or absorption






14. Inflammation of the mucous lining of any of the structures in the mouth - which may involve the cheeks - gums - tongue - lips - throa






15. What are some metabolic conditions that may arise from enteral feedings?






16. Low potassium diets are used for clients that have






17. Vegetarian eat no meat fish poultry or eggs but dairy is allowed






18. What molecule increases from CHO and calorie intake increase causing increase respiratory effort?






19. What are some s/s of malnutrition






20. Before a race it would be wise to eat this type of meal






21. What increase in which foods are recommended to prevent renal calculi?






22. Type of enteral feeding of 10 minutes of 250-300 ml of formula






23. How much cereal is to be consumed for on serving according to my pyramid?






24. What protein level lead to ascites or third spacing and edema due to electrolyte imbalance?






25. Name 7 foods that have tyramine and are to be avoided if on a tyramine and dopamine restricted diet






26. These tests are used in sequence to identify and eliminate potential food allergies






27. Underweight clients must have nutrient needs calculated based on these lab values






28. What % of body fat is considered to be obese for women?






29. What nutrient can lead to increased uric acid formation and lowers urinary pH causing uric acid stones?






30. What foods may be eaten if on tyramine/dopamine restrticted diet?






31. Name 7 types of meds that promote obesity






32. Aspirate gastric contents to check contents and measure this level of gastric aspirant for tube placement






33. What is heard via stethoscope if pH testing srips are not protocol?






34. What condiment is high in potassium?






35. When are residuals checked during intermittent feeding?s?






36. For obesity diet therapy what portion size of meat






37. What antidepressant indicates clients to be on a tyramine and opamine restricted diet?






38. These two meds are appetite stimulants used for underwight clients with cancer - HIV - and AIDS






39. What two surgeries are needed for long term enteral feedings?






40. What type of enteral formula will increase the risk of diarrhea from dumping syndrome?






41. What is therapeutic management of underweight status?






42. Type of enteral feedings are given over 30 minutes using 250-400 ml using a pump






43. Adjustment of volume or method of feeding is based on__






44. What % of body fat is considered to be obese for men?






45. What foods are high in iron?






46. What foods are good sources for a high calorie diet?






47. Liquid feedings can be giving bya NG tube or oral for this amount of time






48. If residual is greater than or equal to the one hour rate than this must be done then residual checked one hour later.






49. Record baseline weight and then How often to evaluate response to therapy






50. What clients are to be on a high protein diet of meat - fish - poultry - dairy - and protein supplements