nutrition evolve quiz

Question 1

symptoms of dumping syndrome

Answer 1

pallor
nausea
abdominal cramps

Question 2

Megaloblastic anemia is a type of anemia characterized by

Answer 2

very large red blood cells

Question 3

what medication inhibit the absorption of folic acid and decrease its effectiveness

Answer 3

oral contraceptives

Question 4

excessive consumption of fatty foods and artificial sweeteners causes

Answer 4

diarrhea

Question 5

tooth loss is associated with

Answer 5

increased BMI

Question 6

high BMI create a risk for

Answer 6

cardiovascular disease

Question 7

if patient gags during insertion of nasogatric tube you should

Answer 7

withdraw the tube up to the nasopharynx

Question 8

iron deficiency anemia causes _______ levels to rise

Answer 8

trasferrin

Question 9

when assessing the food prefrences and diatery intake you should ask

Answer 9

how do you prepare your food

how many meals you eat a day

do you follow any special diets

Question 10

when caring for a dysphagia patient you should be aware of any

Answer 10

aspiration pnemonia

dehydration

decreased nutritional status

weight loss

Question 11

a gallstone causes vitamin defeicency of which vitamins

Answer 11

A
D
E
K

Question 12

myasthenia gravis is

Answer 12

A neuromuscular disorder that leads to weakness of skeletal muscles

Question 13

when caring for a vegan you should monitor

Answer 13

vitamin B12 seance they are low in vegan foods

Question 14

hemorrhoids are

Answer 14

swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum

Question 15

constipation causes

Answer 15

low fluid intake

low fiber

physical inactivity

Question 16

constipation can cause ________ in long run

Answer 16

hemorrhoids

Question 17

vitamin C deficiency causes

Answer 17

gingivitis

Question 18

if patient has burns what supplement should be provided mainly

Answer 18

Iron

Question 19

which patients are at most risk for impaired nutritional status

Answer 19

older patients who have chronic illness

Question 20

poor nutritional status physical indications (objective)

Answer 20

dry lips with cracks and fissures

flaccid waster muscles

hair that’s dull dry and stiff textured

Question 21

what PH indicates correct placement of tube in stomach

Answer 21

PH that is lower than 5

Question 22

grapes and grape fruit affect on drugs

Answer 22

it impair drug absoption

Question 23

apple-shaped body causes

Answer 23

excess fat

diabetes

difficulty breathing

sleep apnea

hypertention

Question 24

excess fat in buttocks and thighs increases the risk of

Answer 24

osteoporosis and varicose veins

Question 25

if patient has muscle weakness on one side the nurse should turn the patient and why

Answer 25

on the affected side

to prevent stress on affected muscles and protecting airway

Question 26

if patient has vented nasogastic tube you should

A. secure tube with safety pins

B. place above stomach level

C. tape the vent lumen to patient cheek

Answer 26

place above stomach level

Question 27

how to collect sample of gastric contents through entenal feeding NG/NT tube

Answer 27

hand hygene and gloves

connect 50 to 60 ml string to the ng or not tube

slowly pull the plunger back to obtain at least 1ml of aspirate (5-10ml is ideal)

compare the color on the test strip to color chart provided by manufacturer

discard gloves and wash hands

Question 28

hypokalemia is

Answer 28

low potassium

Question 29

if you encounter resistance while inserting a nasojejunal tube you should

Answer 29

rotate tube then insert

inserting through other naris

asking the patient to swallow as you insert tube

Question 30

what is secondary measure do you use to verify proper placement of ng tube

Answer 30

measuring carbon dioxide level

Question 31

if you cant get aspirate through ng tube you should

Answer 31

place patient on the sidelaying position and trying again in 30 min

Question 32

adolescents engaged in spot and moderate to high exercise need to

Answer 32

drink water after exercise in hot climates

take vitamin and mineral supplements

eat iron rich foods to prevent anemia

increase carbs intake

Question 33

blumia nervosa findings

Answer 33

self iduced vomiting

tooth decay

Question 34

enternal nutrition is

Answer 34

when you use a tube for feeding

Question 35

who needs enteral nutrition

Answer 35

difficulty chewing

cannot swallow

anorexia nervosa

Question 36

when feeding a patient with dysphagia you should

Answer 36

ask patient to tuck chin

checking oral cavity for food pocketing

elevate head of bed to 45 degress

Question 37

what organs could cause malnutrition

Answer 37

liver

gall bladder

pancreas

Question 38

what shows intolerance to feedings through feeding tubes

Answer 38

high gastric residual

nausea

vomiting

cramping

Question 39

how to insert NG tube

Answer 39

lubricate the tip of tube

hyperextend the neck and insert the tube (don’t force)

tilt patient chin forward and rests it on the chest

provide water and encourage patient to breathe through mouth

lastly secure the tube

Question 40

intervention that would help during inserting a NJ (nasojejunal) tube

Answer 40

place patent in high fowler position

apply water-soluble lubricant

measure 25cm more tube than needed for nasogastric tube