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NCLEX Nutrition 3

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1. What exercise program enhances weight loss?






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






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






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






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






6. Name 8 veggies high in potassium






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






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






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






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






11. What is therapeutic management of underweight status?






12. When are residuals checked during continuous feedings






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. Name 7 types of meds that promote obesity






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






28. What type of diet is needed for anemia?






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






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






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






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






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






34. What do foods containing tyramine or dopamine do?






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. 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






42. What are some s/s of malnutrition






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. What condiment is high in potassium?






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