Chapter 42 Nutritional Problems Flashcards
1
Q
- The percentage of daily calories (acceptable macronutrient ranges) for healthy adults (≥19 yr) as described in Canada’s Food Guide consists of which of the following?
a. 10%–20% carbohydrate, 30%–45% protein, 10%–25% fat
b. 30%–45% carbohydrate, 15%–30% protein, 25%–40% fat
c. 5%–15% carbohydrate, 35%–55% protein, 5%–20% fat
d. 55% carbohydrate, 15%–20% protein, 30% fat
A
D
2
Q
- During starvation, in what order does the body obtain substrate for energy?
a. Glycogen, skeletal protein, fat, visceral protein
b. Visceral protein, fat stores, glycogen
c. Fat stores, skeletal protein, visceral protein
d. Liver protein, muscle protein, visceral protein
A
A
3
Q
- For which type of client is a complete nutritional assessment including anthropometric measurements important? (Select all that apply)
a. A client with a BMI of 17.5 kg/m2
b. A client complaining of frequent nocturia
c. A client who reports a 5-year history of constipation
d. A client who reports an unintentional weight loss of 5 kg in 2 months
A
AA D
4
Q
- What is one advantage of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement relative to nasogastric (NG) feedings for the client receiving long-term enteral nutrition?
a. It increases client comfort.
b. It eliminates the risk for aspiration.
c. Feedings can be initiated before bowel sounds are present.
d. More calories can be delivered compared with NG feeding.
A
A
5
Q
- A client is receiving peripheral parenteral nutrition. The PN solution is completed before the new solution arrives on the unit. What should the nurse administer?
a. 20% intralipids
b. 5% dextrose solution
c. 5% Ringer’s lactate solution
d. 0.45% normal saline solution
A
B
6
Q
- A client with anorexia nervosa shows signs of malnutrition. During initial refeeding, what does the nurse carefully assess the client for?
a. Hyperkalemia
b. Hypoglycemia
c. Hypercalcemia
d. Hypophosphatemia
A
A
