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NCLEX Nutrition 3

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1. What foods are good sources of calcium?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Name 7 types of meds that promote obesity






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






22. What do foods containing tyramine or dopamine do?






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






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






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






26. What is therapeutic management of underweight status?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. What type of diet is needed for anemia?






37. 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






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






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






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






41. When are residuals checked during continuous feedings






42. What exercise program enhances weight loss?






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






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






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






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






47. What foods are high in iron?






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






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






50. Name 7 fruits that are high in potassium