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NCLEX Nutrition 3

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






2. What are some s/s of malnutrition






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






4. What foods are high in iron?






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






6. When are residuals checked during continuous feedings






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. What condiment is high in potassium?






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






24. Name 8 veggies high in potassium






25. 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






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






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






28. For obesity diet therapy what portion size of meat






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. Low potassium diets are used for clients that have






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






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






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






41. Name 7 types of meds that promote obesity






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






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






44. What type of diet is needed for anemia?






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






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






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






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






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






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