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NCLEX Nutrition 3

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. What foods are high in iron?






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






11. When are residuals checked during continuous feedings






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






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






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






15. What is therapeutic management of underweight status?






16. Name 7 types of meds that promote obesity






17. What do foods containing tyramine or dopamine do?






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






19. What type of diet is needed for anemia?






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






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






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






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






24. Name 7 fruits that are high in potassium






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






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






27. What are some s/s of malnutrition






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






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






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






31. 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






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






33. For obesity diet therapy what portion size of meat






34. Low potassium diets are used for clients that have






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






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






37. What exercise program enhances weight loss?






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. What condiment is high in potassium?






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






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






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






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






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






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