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NCLEX Nutrition 3

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. Name 7 fruits that are high in potassium






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






11. What condiment is high in potassium?






12. Low potassium diets are used for clients that have






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






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






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






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






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






18. What type of diet is needed for anemia?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. For obesity diet therapy what portion size of meat






27. 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






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






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






30. What foods are good sources of calcium?






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. Name 7 types of meds that promote obesity






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






39. What is therapeutic management of underweight status?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. What foods are high in iron?






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