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NCLEX Nutrition 3

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. What condiment is high in potassium?






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






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






21. What foods are high in iron?






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






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






24. Name 8 veggies high in potassium






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






26. Low potassium diets are used for clients that have






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






28. What are some s/s of malnutrition






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






30. Name 7 types of meds that promote obesity






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






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






33. What exercise program enhances weight loss?






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






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






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






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






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






39. What foods are good sources of calcium?






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






41. What do foods containing tyramine or dopamine do?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. What type of diet is needed for anemia?