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NCLEX Nutrition 3

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Liquid feedings can be giving bya NG tube or oral for this amount of time






2. What exercise program enhances weight loss?






3. Low potassium diets are used for clients that have






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






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






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






7. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. Name 8 veggies high in potassium






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






17. What foods are high in iron?






18. What are some s/s of malnutrition






19. What is therapeutic management of underweight status?






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






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






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






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






24. Name 7 types of meds that promote obesity






25. Name 7 fruits that are high in potassium






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






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






28. For obesity diet therapy what portion size of meat






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. What type of diet is needed for anemia?






36. When are residuals checked during continuous feedings






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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