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NCLEX Nutrition 3

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






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






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






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






5. Name 7 fruits that are high in potassium






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






7. When are residuals checked during continuous feedings






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. Low potassium diets are used for clients that have






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






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






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






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






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






21. What type of diet is needed for anemia?






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






23. What foods are high in iron?






24. What do foods containing tyramine or dopamine do?






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. For obesity diet therapy what portion size of meat






32. Name 7 types of meds that promote obesity






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. What exercise program enhances weight loss?






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






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






47. What is therapeutic management of underweight status?






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






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






50. Name 8 veggies high in potassium