Question 1

A 20% IV fat emulsion provides how many kcalories per mL?

Accepted Answer

A) 1.0 
B) 1.1 
C) 2.0 
D) 2.1 
A) 1.0 
B) 1.1 
C) 2.0 
D) 2.1

Question 2

The health care team has just ordered Mr.Carter to begin TPN.He is a 58-year-old man who is suffering from intractable diarrhea.Before Mr.Carter starts TPN, what procedure should be performed?

Accepted Answer

A) X-ray to confirm catheter placement 
B) Body mass index assessment 
C) Calcium balance 
D) Hand grip strength 
A) X-ray to confirm catheter placement 
B) Body mass index assessment 
C) Calcium balance 
D) Hand grip strength

Question 3

Judy Smith is a 36 year old who just had a bowel resection.She is expected to be NPO for approximately seven days.Which of the following would be appropriate nutrition support?

Accepted Answer

A) Peripheral parenteral nutrition 
B) Total parenteral nutrition 
C) Simple IV solutions with amino acids 
D) Enteral feeding via nasogastric tube 
A) Peripheral parenteral nutrition 
B) Total parenteral nutrition 
C) Simple IV solutions with amino acids 
D) Enteral feeding via nasogastric tube

Question 4

If a person's or family's religious beliefs are not in accord with medical recommendations, health care providers are expected to:

Accepted Answer

A) consult the facility administrator. 
B) lecture the family on what the best medical decision would be. 
C) consider the family's viewpoint and try to resolve the issue in some way. 
D) seek legal advice. 
A) consult the facility administrator. 
B) lecture the family on what the best medical decision would be. 
C) consider the family's viewpoint and try to resolve the issue in some way. 
D) seek legal advice.

Question 5

Case Studies
Marc Jejune is a 30-year-old single male who exercises and follows a healthy diet.His physician admits Marc to the medical-surgical unit for evaluation.At his doctor's appointment prior to his admission, he complained of poor appetite, constipation, nausea, and vomiting for 3 days.
-Upon admission, what diet should the doctor prescribe for Marc?

Accepted Answer

A) NPO 
B) Clear liquid 
C) Low fiber 
D) High protein/high kcalorie 
A) NPO 
B) Clear liquid 
C) Low fiber 
D) High protein/high kcalorie

Question 6

Maria is a home health dietitian.She is evaluating a new TPN patient.She expects that the patient will want to change his regimen to:

Accepted Answer

A) continuous infusion. 
B) cyclic infusion. 
C) NPO. 
D) bolus infusion. 
A) continuous infusion. 
B) cyclic infusion. 
C) NPO. 
D) bolus infusion.

Question 7

Delivery of nutrient solutions directly into the vein is called

Accepted Answer

A) standard nutrition. 
B) enteral nutrition. 
C) parenteral nutrition. 
D) tube feeding. 
A) standard nutrition. 
B) enteral nutrition. 
C) parenteral nutrition. 
D) tube feeding.

Question 8

Case Studies
Marc Jejune is a 30-year-old single male who exercises and follows a healthy diet.His physician admits Marc to the medical-surgical unit for evaluation.At his doctor's appointment prior to his admission, he complained of poor appetite, constipation, nausea, and vomiting for 3 days.
-Marc's nausea and vomiting continued after he was admitted.Nasogastric decompression has been started.Which diet should be recommended to completely meet his nutritional needs?

Accepted Answer

A) Clear liquid 
B) Elemental formula 
C) Low fiber 
D) TPN 
A) Clear liquid 
B) Elemental formula 
C) Low fiber 
D) TPN

Question 9

A client receiving greater than 2000 kcalories per day via parenteral nutrition should

Accepted Answer

A) have it administered via peripheral vein. 
B) receive dextrose and amino acids only. 
C) have it administered in bolus form. 
D) be given nutrition by the central venous route. 
A) have it administered via peripheral vein. 
B) receive dextrose and amino acids only. 
C) have it administered in bolus form. 
D) be given nutrition by the central venous route.

A 20% IV fat emulsion provides how many kcalories per mL?

The health care team has just ordered Mr.Carter to begin TPN.He is a 58-year-old man who is suffering from intractable diarrhea.Before Mr.Carter starts TPN, what procedure should be performed?

Judy Smith is a 36 year old who just had a bowel resection.She is expected to be NPO for approximately seven days.Which of the following would be appropriate nutrition support?

If a person's or family's religious beliefs are not in accord with medical recommendations, health care providers are expected to:

Maria is a home health dietitian.She is evaluating a new TPN patient.She expects that the patient will want to change his regimen to:

Delivery of nutrient solutions directly into the vein is called

A client receiving greater than 2000 kcalories per day via parenteral nutrition should

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Metabolism: Transformations and Interactions

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

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Exam 21: Parenteral Nutrition Support

A 20% IV fat emulsion provides how many kcalories per mL?

The health care team has just ordered Mr.Carter to begin TPN.He is a 58-year-old man who is suffering from intractable diarrhea.Before Mr.Carter starts TPN, what procedure should be performed?

Judy Smith is a 36 year old who just had a bowel resection.She is expected to be NPO for approximately seven days.Which of the following would be appropriate nutrition support?

If a person's or family's religious beliefs are not in accord with medical recommendations, health care providers are expected to:

Maria is a home health dietitian.She is evaluating a new TPN patient.She expects that the patient will want to change his regimen to:

Delivery of nutrient solutions directly into the vein is called

A client receiving greater than 2000 kcalories per day via parenteral nutrition should

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Metabolism: Transformations and Interactions

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

Filters