Question 1

A patient has undergone several gut resections because of cancer and is unlikely to resume adequate oral intake of nutrients.The best way to feed this patient would be via

Accepted Answer

A)  central parenteral nutrition. 
B)  peripheral parenteral nutrition. 
C)  a PEG tube. 
D)  jejunal enteral feedings. 
A)  central parenteral nutrition. 
B)  peripheral parenteral nutrition. 
C)  a PEG tube. 
D)  jejunal enteral feedings.

Question 2

Bolus enteral feedings would be appropriate for a patient who

Accepted Answer

A)  has had a gastrectomy. 
B)  has a PEG tube. 
C)  is being fed via a nasoduodenal tube. 
D)  has a history of aspiration-related pneumonia. 
A)  has had a gastrectomy. 
B)  has a PEG tube. 
C)  is being fed via a nasoduodenal tube. 
D)  has a history of aspiration-related pneumonia.

Question 3

The best way to maintain the integrity and function of the gut in someone who is receiving parenteral nutrition is to

Accepted Answer

A)  supplement parenteral nutrition with probiotics. 
B)  encourage patients to smell foods to stimulate gastric juices. 
C)  use enemas to keep fluids in the gut without using the oral route. 
D)  give the patient small sips of diluted fruit juice if possible. 
A)  supplement parenteral nutrition with probiotics. 
B)  encourage patients to smell foods to stimulate gastric juices. 
C)  use enemas to keep fluids in the gut without using the oral route. 
D)  give the patient small sips of diluted fruit juice if possible.

Question 4

The most important thing a nurse can do to prevent the spread of foodborne illness among hospitalized patients is to

Accepted Answer

A)  discard any food that is uneaten within 30 minutes of being served. 
B)  wear a mask when serving food or helping feed patients. 
C)  wash hands thoroughly before serving food and after using the bathroom. 
D)  discourage friends and family members from bringing in food for the patient. 
A)  discard any food that is uneaten within 30 minutes of being served. 
B)  wear a mask when serving food or helping feed patients. 
C)  wash hands thoroughly before serving food and after using the bathroom. 
D)  discourage friends and family members from bringing in food for the patient.

Question 5

For patients who are taking prescription or over-the-counter drugs,herbal preparations

Accepted Answer

A)  should all be avoided. 
B)  can be considered safe. 
C)  should be taken separately from drugs. 
D)  may cause dangerous herb-drug interactions. 
A)  should all be avoided. 
B)  can be considered safe. 
C)  should be taken separately from drugs. 
D)  may cause dangerous herb-drug interactions.

Question 6

If an individual has back pain and seeks treatment with acupuncture,as well as a physician at a traditional spine clinic,this would be an example of using _____ medicine.

Accepted Answer

A)  traditional 
B)  integrative 
C)  alternative 
D)  complementary 
A)  traditional 
B)  integrative 
C)  alternative 
D)  complementary

Question 7

A food restriction shared by both Muslims and Jews is

Accepted Answer

A)  not combining meat and dairy at the same meal. 
B)  not eating pork or any food products from pigs. 
C)  avoiding coffee,tea,and alcohol. 
D)  eating fish with fins and scales but not shellfish. 
A)  not combining meat and dairy at the same meal. 
B)  not eating pork or any food products from pigs. 
C)  avoiding coffee,tea,and alcohol. 
D)  eating fish with fins and scales but not shellfish.

Question 8

If a physician orders a "diet as tolerated" for a patient,the nurse should

Accepted Answer

A)  make food selections for the patient in accordance with the patient's symptoms. 
B)  determine the appropriate type of diet for the patient in accordance with the patient's condition. 
C)  consult the registered dietitian to determine when the diet should be advanced. 
D)  encourage the patient to normalize the diet as his or her appetite and symptoms allow. 
A)  make food selections for the patient in accordance with the patient's symptoms. 
B)  determine the appropriate type of diet for the patient in accordance with the patient's condition. 
C)  consult the registered dietitian to determine when the diet should be advanced. 
D)  encourage the patient to normalize the diet as his or her appetite and symptoms allow.

Question 9

During transitions from parenteral or enteral tube feedings to oral feedings,patients should be monitored to ensure that

Accepted Answer

A)  they do not develop hypoglycemia. 
B)  total nutritional intake is adequate. 
C)  their weight does not increase rapidly. 
D)  they do not experience nausea and vomiting. 
A)  they do not develop hypoglycemia. 
B)  total nutritional intake is adequate. 
C)  their weight does not increase rapidly. 
D)  they do not experience nausea and vomiting.

Question 10

Intravenous lipid emulsions are used as part of parenteral nutrition to prevent fatty acid deficiency and to

Accepted Answer

A)  increase patient satiety. 
B)  provide a source of fat-soluble vitamins. 
C)  add kilocalories without increasing osmolality. 
D)  add kilocalories with minimal expense. 
A)  increase patient satiety. 
B)  provide a source of fat-soluble vitamins. 
C)  add kilocalories without increasing osmolality. 
D)  add kilocalories with minimal expense.

Question 11

According to the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA)of 1994,dietary supplements are considered

Accepted Answer

A)  foods. 
B)  drugs. 
C)  nutrients. 
D)  food additives. 
A)  foods. 
B)  drugs. 
C)  nutrients. 
D)  food additives.

Question 12

During a home visit to a patient receiving home enteral nutrition,the greatest source of concern would be if the

Accepted Answer

A)  patient were receiving enteral feedings only during the night. 
B)  patient has gained 1 pound during the past month. 
C)  family complains that they miss being able to eat meals together. 
D)  family is blending family meals to make their own formula. 
A)  patient were receiving enteral feedings only during the night. 
B)  patient has gained 1 pound during the past month. 
C)  family complains that they miss being able to eat meals together. 
D)  family is blending family meals to make their own formula.

A patient has undergone several gut resections because of cancer and is unlikely to resume adequate oral intake of nutrients.The best way to feed this patient would be via

Bolus enteral feedings would be appropriate for a patient who

The best way to maintain the integrity and function of the gut in someone who is receiving parenteral nutrition is to

The most important thing a nurse can do to prevent the spread of foodborne illness among hospitalized patients is to

For patients who are taking prescription or over-the-counter drugs,herbal preparations

If an individual has back pain and seeks treatment with acupuncture,as well as a physician at a traditional spine clinic,this would be an example of using _____ medicine.

A food restriction shared by both Muslims and Jews is

If a physician orders a "diet as tolerated" for a patient,the nurse should

During transitions from parenteral or enteral tube feedings to oral feedings,patients should be monitored to ensure that

Intravenous lipid emulsions are used as part of parenteral nutrition to prevent fatty acid deficiency and to

According to the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA)of 1994,dietary supplements are considered

During a home visit to a patient receiving home enteral nutrition,the greatest source of concern would be if the

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Exam 12: Food-Related Issues

A patient has undergone several gut resections because of cancer and is unlikely to resume adequate oral intake of nutrients.The best way to feed this patient would be via

Bolus enteral feedings would be appropriate for a patient who

The best way to maintain the integrity and function of the gut in someone who is receiving parenteral nutrition is to

The most important thing a nurse can do to prevent the spread of foodborne illness among hospitalized patients is to

For patients who are taking prescription or over-the-counter drugs,herbal preparations

If an individual has back pain and seeks treatment with acupuncture,as well as a physician at a traditional spine clinic,this would be an example of using _____ medicine.

A food restriction shared by both Muslims and Jews is

If a physician orders a "diet as tolerated" for a patient,the nurse should

During transitions from parenteral or enteral tube feedings to oral feedings,patients should be monitored to ensure that

Intravenous lipid emulsions are used as part of parenteral nutrition to prevent fatty acid deficiency and to

According to the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA)of 1994,dietary supplements are considered

During a home visit to a patient receiving home enteral nutrition,the greatest source of concern would be if the

Wellness Nutrition

Personal and Community Nutrition

Digestion,Absorption,and Metabolism

Carbohydrates

Fats

Protein

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy, Weight, and Fitness

Nutrition Across The Life Span

Nutrition Assessment and Patient Care

Nutrition for Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract

Nutrition for Disorders of the Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas

Nutrition for Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition in Metabolic Stress: Burns, Trauma and Surgery

Nutrition for Cardiopulmonary Diseases

Nutrition for Diseases of the Kidneys

Nutrition for Neuro Psychiatric Disorders

Nutrition in Cancer and HIV/AIDS

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