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NCLEX Nutrition 3

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






2. 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






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






4. What type of diet is needed for anemia?






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






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






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






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






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






10. Vegetarian eat no meat fish poultry - no dairy but eggs are allowed






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






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






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






14. Name 7 types of meds that promote obesity






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






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






17. When are residuals checked during continuous feedings






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






19. Name 8 veggies high in potassium






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






21. For obesity diet therapy what portion size of meat






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. What do foods containing tyramine or dopamine do?






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






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. What are some s/s of malnutrition






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. What condiment is high in potassium?






42. What foods are high in iron?






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






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






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






46. What is therapeutic management of underweight status?






47. Name 7 fruits that are high in potassium






48. What exercise program enhances weight loss?






49. Low potassium diets are used for clients that have






50. What foods are good sources of calcium?