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NCLEX Nutrition 3

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






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






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






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






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






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






7. Low potassium diets are used for clients that have






8. What is therapeutic management of underweight status?






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






10. When are residuals checked during continuous feedings






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






12. Name 7 fruits that are high in potassium






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






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






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






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






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






18. What type of diet is needed for anemia?






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






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






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






23. What are some s/s of malnutrition






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






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






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






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






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






29. What condiment is high in potassium?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. Name 8 veggies high in potassium






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






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






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






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






42. What do foods containing tyramine or dopamine do?






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






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






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






46. What foods are high in iron?






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






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






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






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