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NCLEX Nutrition 3

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Vegetarian eat no meat fish poultry - no dairy but eggs are allowed






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






3. This method of feedings prevent hypoglycemia and hypothermia which may cause further tissue catabolism






4. What type of formula will lower the risk of diahrrea from dumping syndrome?






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






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






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






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






9. Low potassium diets are used for clients that have






10. 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






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






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






13. What are some s/s of malnutrition






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






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






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






17. Name 8 veggies high in potassium






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






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






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






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






22. What do foods containing tyramine or dopamine do?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. Name 7 fruits that are high in potassium






34. What type of diet is needed for anemia?






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. What exercise program enhances weight loss?






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






43. What is therapeutic management of underweight status?






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






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






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






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






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






49. What is the safest amount of weight loss per week?






50. Name 7 types of meds that promote obesity