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NCLEX Nutrition 3

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1. What condiment is high in potassium?






2. What is therapeutic management of underweight status?






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






4. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. What foods are good sources of calcium?






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






17. What exercise program enhances weight loss?






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






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






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






21. When are residuals checked during continuous feedings






22. What type of diet is needed for anemia?






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






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






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






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






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






28. Name 8 veggies high in potassium






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






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






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






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






33. For obesity diet therapy what portion size of meat






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. Name 7 types of meds that promote obesity






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. What foods are high in iron?






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