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NCLEX Nutrition 3

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






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






3. What do foods containing tyramine or dopamine do?






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






5. What is therapeutic management of underweight status?






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Name 8 veggies high in potassium






13. What are some s/s of malnutrition






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






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






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






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






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






19. What exercise program enhances weight loss?






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






21. What condiment is high in potassium?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. What foods are high in iron?






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






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






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






33. Name 7 fruits that are high in potassium






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. For obesity diet therapy what portion size of meat






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






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






43. What foods are good sources of calcium?






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






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






46. Low potassium diets are used for clients that have






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






48. Name 7 types of meds that promote obesity






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






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