NCM 2107 -NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPY

Question 1

is purposeful planned actions intended to positively
change a nutrition related behavior, environmental
condition, or aspect of health status.

Answer 1

NUTRITION INTERVENTION

Question 2

NUTRITION INTERVENTION
Purpose: The purpose of a nutrition intervention is
to

Answer 2

resolve or improve the nutrition diagnosis or
nutrition problem by provision of advice, education, or delivery of the food component of a specific diet
or meal plan tailored to the patient/client’s needs

Question 3

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE NURSE IN
NUTRITION:

Question 4

PPN (Peripheral
Parenteral Nutrition)

Answer 4

-central
venous access is not available, or for transition from TPN to
enteral or oral intake

-Peripheral Vein Route

-5% available in
concentration of
carbohydrates or dextrose
solution

• Nutritionally complete
  solution, but administered to
  peripheral vein, resulting in a
  limited nutritional value.

_require short-term nutritional
support with fewer calories
per day

• isotonic
  and contain no more than
  10% of dextrose and 5% amino
  acids

Question 5

TPN (Total Parenteral
Nutrition)

Answer 5

undergoing treatment for cancer, bowel disorders, and those
suffering from trauma or
extensive burns, as these
condition are associated with
high caloric requirements

Parenteral Hyperalimentation
(IVH) route
|
70% available in
concentration of carbohydrates
or dextrose solution

Nutritionally complete solution

Use when caloric needs are very
high, when the anticipated
duration of therapy is greater
than 7 days

The solution to be administered is
hypertonic (composed of greater
than 10% dextrose).

Question 6

. Peripheral Vein Route

Answer 6

– this route is
intended for patients with mild to
moderate nutritional deficiency

Short-term maintenance and
not hypermetabolic – NPO for 2
weeks

Supplemental energy and
protein to an oral diet

Weaning into enteral or
parenteral hyperalimentation
requiring additional energy and
protein

Question 7

Parenteral Hyperalimentation (IVH) –

Answer 7

this is a long-term nutritional support
of 2 weeks for patients who cannot be
fed through the GIT