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NCLEX Nutrition 3

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






2. What are some s/s of malnutrition






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. Name 8 veggies high in potassium






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






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






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






13. Name 7 types of meds that promote obesity






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






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






16. What do foods containing tyramine or dopamine do?






17. Name 7 fruits that are high in potassium






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






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






20. What foods are high in iron?






21. 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






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






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






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






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






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






27. For obesity diet therapy what portion size of meat






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






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






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






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






32. Low potassium diets are used for clients that have






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. What condiment is high in potassium?






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






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






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






46. What type of diet is needed for anemia?






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






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






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






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