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NCLEX Nutrition 3

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






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






3. 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






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






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






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






7. What exercise program enhances weight loss?






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. Low potassium diets are used for clients that have






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






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






17. When are residuals checked during continuous feedings






18. Name 7 fruits that are high in potassium






19. What foods are good sources of calcium?






20. What is therapeutic management of underweight status?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. What foods are high in iron?






30. What type of diet is needed for anemia?






31. Name 7 types of meds that promote obesity






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






33. What do foods containing tyramine or dopamine do?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. What are some s/s of malnutrition






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






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






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






48. Name 8 veggies high in potassium






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






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