Test your basic knowledge |

NCLEX Nutrition 3

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. What two surgeries are needed for long term enteral feedings?






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






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






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






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






6. What is therapeutic management of underweight status?






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






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






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






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






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






12. What foods are high in iron?






13. Name 8 veggies high in potassium






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






15. What meds suppress appetite to lose weight slowly and not used for pregnancy - lactation or cardiac - hepatic or renal problems?






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






17. Continuous enteral feedings last this long a flow rate/volume using a pump






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






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






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






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






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






23. What type of vegetarian eat plants - no meats - fish - poultry - dairy - or eggs?






24. Besides weight gain what lab values are monitored with enteral feedings?






25. What is flushed in the enteral tube feeding after checking for residual?






26. Vegetarian no meat producs but dairy and eggs are allowed






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






28. What foods are good sources of calcium?






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






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






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






32. 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






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






34. When are residuals checked during continuous feedings






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






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






37. For obesity diet therapy what portion size of meat






38. What level of albumin will show malnourishment from the enteral feedings?






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






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






41. Name 7 fruits that are high in potassium






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






43. What do foods containing tyramine or dopamine do?






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






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






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






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






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






49. Name 7 types of meds that promote obesity






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