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NCLEX Nutrition 3

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. For obesity diet therapy what portion size of meat






12. What type of diet is needed for anemia?






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






14. Name 7 fruits that are high in potassium






15. What foods are high in iron?






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






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






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






19. What exercise program enhances weight loss?






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






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






22. What condiment is high in potassium?






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. What do foods containing tyramine or dopamine do?






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






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






32. Name 7 types of meds that promote obesity






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






34. When are residuals checked during continuous feedings






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






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






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






38. What foods are good sources of calcium?






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






40. What is therapeutic management of underweight status?






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






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






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






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






45. 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






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






47. Name 8 veggies high in potassium






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






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






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