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NCLEX Nutrition 3

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






2. Low potassium diets are used for clients that have






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






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






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






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






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 are some signs of complications of enteral feedings?






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






10. What exercise program enhances weight loss?






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






12. What condiment is high in potassium?






13. What foods are good sources of calcium?






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






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






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






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






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. Name 7 types of meds that promote obesity






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. Name 8 veggies high in potassium






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






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






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






30. What type of diet is needed for anemia?






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






32. Name 7 fruits that are high in potassium






33. What are some s/s of malnutrition






34. When are residuals checked during continuous feedings






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. What foods are high in iron?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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