Exam 16: Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

TPN solution contains 1000 mL of 50% dextrose.The nurse calculates that this solution provides _____ kcalories from carbohydrate.

of the following are characteristics of elemental formulas except:

are working with a patient whose ability to digest and absorb food is impaired, but whose nutrient needs are not elevated.Which of the following formulas would you select?

What is refeeding syndrome, and how can it be prevented?

Lifelong adherence to dietary restrictions is recommended for individuals with PKU in order to protect their:

Case Study Questions Use the following case study to answer questions Mr.Avery is a 77-year-old retired engineer.He is 5'10" tall and weighs 171 pounds.He suffered a stroke, which left him with left-sided paralysis, and he is having difficulty swallowing so he is unable to meet his nutritional needs via oral intake at this time. -After two weeks, Mr.Avery is moved to a rehab facility.It would be appropriate at this time to change his feeding method to:

In PPN, the osmolarity of a feeding solution is usually limited to 500 milliosmoles per liter.

Why are formulas that approximate the osmolality of blood serum preferred over hypertonic formulas?

formula that approximates the osmolality of normal blood serum:

condition that may develop when a severely malnourished person is aggressively fed is called:

Which of the following statements about modular formulas is false? Modular formulas:

Estimate the daily fluid needs of a 70-year-old female who weighs 110 pounds.

When a patient is being tube fed, he or she cannot eat food.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the administration of medications to patients who are tube fed?

Enteral nutrition is preferred over parenteral nutrition because enteral nutrition helps stimulate or maintain normal gut function.

5% dextrose solution contains:

TPN solution provides 750 mL of a 10% amino acid solution.The nurse calculates that the patient is receiving _____ grams of protein.

Case Study Questions Use the following case study to answer questions Mr.Avery is a 77-year-old retired engineer.He is 5'10" tall and weighs 171 pounds.He suffered a stroke, which left him with left-sided paralysis, and he is having difficulty swallowing so he is unable to meet his nutritional needs via oral intake at this time. -Mr.Avery's physician is hopeful that his swallowing ability will improve in the coming weeks.Which feeding route would be most appropriate for Mr.Avery at this time?

of the following are ways to prevent bacterial contamination of tube feedings except:

Rapid changes in infusion rates of a parenteral solution can cause: