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NCLEX Nutrition 3

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






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






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






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






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






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






7. Name 7 fruits that are high in potassium






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






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






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






11. When are residuals checked during continuous feedings






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. Low potassium diets are used for clients that have






20. What is therapeutic management of underweight status?






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






22. What condiment is high in potassium?






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






24. 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






25. For obesity diet therapy what portion size of meat






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






27. Name 7 types of meds that promote obesity






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






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






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






31. What foods are high in iron?






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






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






34. What are some s/s of malnutrition






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






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






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






38. Name 8 veggies high in potassium






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. What exercise program enhances weight loss?