EXAM 3

Question 1

Phlebitis may develop because of :

Answer 1

Peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN)

Question 2

All of the following are corrects statements about bolts feedings expect:

Answer 2

There is a lower risk for aspiration

Question 3

Fiber containing formulas would most likely be used for what condition?

Answer 3

Diarrhea

Question 4

Dietary treatments of galactosemia depends primarily on the elimination of:

Answer 4

Milk and milk products

Question 5

Which person would be most appropriate candidate when considering home nutrition support?

Answer 5

A patient with a severe swallowing disorder

Question 6

Parenteral nutrition can be discontinued when —- of estimated energy needs are being met by oral intake, tube feeding, or a combo of the two.

Answer 6

50 to 75

Question 7

Long term total parenteral nutrition administration may result in complications such as:

Answer 7

Lower bone density

Question 8

A formula that approximates the osmolality of normal blood serum:

Answer 8

Referred to as an isotonic formula

Question 9

People with —- often complain of food sticking in the esophagus

Answer 9

Esophageal dysphagia

Question 10

What outcome is James at highest risk for because of his gastroesophageal reflux disease?

Answer 10

Barrett’s esophagus

Question 11

Liquids are restricted during meals following a gastroectomy because they:

Answer 11

Increase the stomach emptying rate

Question 12

What is the most common motility disorder affecting the esophagus?

Answer 12

Achalasia

Question 13

Ashlyn underwent a sleeve gastroectomy surgery. Once she can tolerate regular foods, what type of foods should be encouraged to eat before consuming other foods in a meal?

Answer 13

High protein

Question 14

What is the diet progression following bariatric surgery?

Answer 14

Clear liquid, liquid, puréed, regular

Question 15

Which of the following conditions is caused by hypochlorhydria?

Answer 15

Pernicious anemia

Question 16

To prevent dumping syndrome, patients who had bariatric surgery should be advised to :

Answer 16

Limit the amount to fluid consumed with a meal

Question 17

Diet progression is appropriate for patients following…

Answer 17

Surgery

Question 18

Supplements of —- are usually given to patients receiving the anti tuberculosis drug Isoniazid

Answer 18

Vitamin B6

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT addressed in a HACCP program?

Answer 19

Determine which diets should be offered in a facility

Question 20

Individuals taking lithium are advised to maintain consistent —- intakes

Answer 20

Sodium

Question 21

An advantage to using a food frequency questionnaire is:

Answer 21

It is inexpensive to administer

Question 22

Severe hypercapnia associated with respiratory failure can cause —-, which interferes with normal functioning of the central nervous system

Answer 22

Acidosis

Question 23

Emphysema associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases is most often diagnosed by:

Answer 23

Clinical signs and lung function tests

Question 24

In critically ill patients, a high intake of —- may suppress immune function and promote hypertriglyceridemia

Answer 24

Fat

Question 25

The principal infection most often associated with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome is :

Answer 25

Pneumonia

Question 26

What is a side effect associated with the use of inhaled corticosteroids?

Answer 26

Low bone density

Question 27

A critically ill patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome is on a tube feeding and requires fluid restriction. The nurse understands that an appropriate enternal formula would be a —- formula.

Answer 27

Nutrient dense

Question 28

To decrease the risk of infection, it is important to keep angels —- under control while she is recovering

Answer 28

Blood Glucose

Question 29

One example of a single gene disorder would be:

Answer 29

Hemochromatosis

Question 30

What lab value can reflect protein energy malnutrition and iron deficiency?

Answer 30

Transferrin

Question 31

Which laboratory test would most likely be used to evaluate liver function?

Answer 31

Alkaline phosphatase

Question 32

What information should be included as part of the patients personal and social history when performing a nutrition assessment?

Answer 32

Educational level

Question 33

What may be elevated levels of creating kinase indicate?

Answer 33

Heart attack

Question 34

Which of the following is not used as a measure for serum protein values?

Answer 34

Hematocrit

Question 35

What will cause intestinal gas?

Answer 35

Whole wheat bread

Question 36

With early detection and advances in a medical treatment of cystic fibrosis, the median lifespan for patients with this condition nearly —- years of age.

Answer 36

43

Question 37

What beverage would most likely produce intestinal gas?

Answer 37

Diet soda

Question 38

What % of people worldwide experience some degree of lactose intolerance?

Answer 38

40%

Question 39

What food is a good source of a non-digestible substances in foods that stimulate the growth of non pathogenic bacteria within the large intestine?

Answer 39

Asparagus

Question 40

The risk of which of the following conditions is increased in those with fat malabsorption?

Answer 40

Kidney stones

Question 41

The nurse is planning for nutritional needs of a patient with acute pancreatitis accompanied by pain and nausea. The nurse fully understand that initially:

Answer 41

All oral fluids and food should be withheld

Question 42

Removal of the —- permanently disrupts vitamin B12 and bile acid reabsorption

Answer 42

Ileum