Question 1

Match between columns
                        Premises: osmolarity

Accepted Answer

The Answer of a parenteral solution that contains dextrose, amino is...

Question 2

Standard IV amino acid solutions contain essential amino acids but no nonessential amino acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Which type of enteral formula usually has the highest osmolality? ​

Accepted Answer

A) standard formulas 
B) modular formulas 
C) specialized formulas 
D) elemental formulas 
E) macronutrient formulas 
A) standard formulas 
B) modular formulas 
C) specialized formulas 
D) elemental formulas 
E) macronutrient formulas D

Question 4

IV lipid emulsions:

Accepted Answer

A) provide only nonessential fatty acids. 
B) are hypertonic. 
C) are a diluted source of energy. 
D) do not contain glycerol. 
E) contain egg phospholipids. 
A) provide only nonessential fatty acids. 
B) are hypertonic. 
C) are a diluted source of energy. 
D) do not contain glycerol. 
E) contain egg phospholipids.

Question 5

Phelebitis may develop as a result of:

Accepted Answer

A) tube feeding intolerance. 
B) refeeding syndrome. 
C) peripheral parenteral nutrition. 
D) the use of hypertonic formulas. 
E) rotating venous access sites. 
A) tube feeding intolerance. 
B) refeeding syndrome. 
C) peripheral parenteral nutrition. 
D) the use of hypertonic formulas. 
E) rotating venous access sites.

Question 6

When transitioning from tube feeding to an oral diet,

Accepted Answer

A) the formula used for the tube feedings must be given via oral feedings. 
B) the tube feeding should be discontinued and an oral diet started immediately. 
C) the patient should shift to an oral diet as the volume of the tube feeding is gradually decreased. 
D) oral intake should be about 1/3 of estimated nutrient needs when the tube feeding is discontinued. 
E) oral intake should not begin until after the tube is removed. 
A) the formula used for the tube feedings must be given via oral feedings. 
B) the tube feeding should be discontinued and an oral diet started immediately. 
C) the patient should shift to an oral diet as the volume of the tube feeding is gradually decreased. 
D) oral intake should be about 1/3 of estimated nutrient needs when the tube feeding is discontinued. 
E) oral intake should not begin until after the tube is removed.

Question 7

The protein content of most standard formulas ranges from _____ of total kcalories. ​

Accepted Answer

A) 5-10% 
B) 12-20% 
C) 25-30% 
D) 35-40% 
E) 45-50% 
A) 5-10% 
B) 12-20% 
C) 25-30% 
D) 35-40% 
E) 45-50%

Question 8

A procedure in which the stomach contents of a patient are removed by suction is called:

Accepted Answer

A) gastric decompression. 
B) enterostomy. 
C) gastric residuals. 
D) aspiration. 
E) duodenal compression. 
A) gastric decompression. 
B) enterostomy. 
C) gastric residuals. 
D) aspiration. 
E) duodenal compression.

Question 9

Match between columns
                        Premises: modular formulas

Accepted Answer

The Answer of enteral formulas that contain only one or is...

Question 10

Match between columns
                        Premises: standard formulas

Accepted Answer

The Answer of the delivery of formulated nutrients by feeding is...

Question 11

Match between columns
                        Premises: elemental formulas

Accepted Answer

The Answer of a formula with an osmolality similar to is...

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The use of PPN is not possible if a patient's peripheral veins are weak. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) 850-1050 mL 
B) 1000-1200 mL 
C) 1250-1500 mL 
D) 1500-2000 mL 
E) 2000-2500 mL 
A) 850-1050 mL 
B) 1000-1200 mL 
C) 1250-1500 mL 
D) 1500-2000 mL 
E) 2000-2500 mL

Question 15

Which feature describes elemental formulas? ​

Accepted Answer

A) They contain intact proteins. 
B) They require only minimal digestion. 
C) They are given to patients who have normal digestive or absorptive functions. 
D) They are produced from whole foods. 
E) They are often high in fat content. 
A) They contain intact proteins. 
B) They require only minimal digestion. 
C) They are given to patients who have normal digestive or absorptive functions. 
D) They are produced from whole foods. 
E) They are often high in fat content.

Question 16

If a patient tolerates a formula after it is initiated, the rate of a continuous feeding should be increased by 30 milliliters per hour every 8 hours. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A critically ill and malnourished patient should receive TPN by _____ administration. ​

Accepted Answer

A) bolus 
B) continuous 
C) cyclic 
D) intermittent 
E) forced 
A) bolus 
B) continuous 
C) cyclic 
D) intermittent 
E) forced

Question 18

The amino acids in a parenteral solution provide _____ kcal per gram.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 3.4 
C) 4 
D) 4.4 
E) 9.0 
A) 2 
B) 3.4 
C) 4 
D) 4.4 
E) 9.0

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

You are working with a patient whose ability to digest and absorb food is impaired, but whose nutrient needs are not elevated. Which formula would you select for this patient? ​

Accepted Answer

A) a standard formula 
B) a micronutrient formula 
C) a combination of modular formulas 
D) a disease-specific formula 
E) an elemental formula 
A) a standard formula 
B) a micronutrient formula 
C) a combination of modular formulas 
D) a disease-specific formula 
E) an elemental formula

Exam 16: Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Standard IV amino acid solutions contain essential amino acids but no nonessential amino acids.

Which type of enteral formula usually has the highest osmolality? ​

IV lipid emulsions:

Phelebitis may develop as a result of:

When transitioning from tube feeding to an oral diet,

The protein content of most standard formulas ranges from _____ of total kcalories. ​

A procedure in which the stomach contents of a patient are removed by suction is called:

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

The use of PPN is not possible if a patient's peripheral veins are weak. ​

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

Which feature describes elemental formulas? ​

If a patient tolerates a formula after it is initiated, the rate of a continuous feeding should be increased by 30 milliliters per hour every 8 hours. ​

A critically ill and malnourished patient should receive TPN by _____ administration. ​

The amino acids in a parenteral solution provide _____ kcal per gram.

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

You are working with a patient whose ability to digest and absorb food is impaired, but whose nutrient needs are not elevated. Which formula would you select for this patient? ​

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Carbohydrate- and Fat-Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Protein-, Mineral-, and Fluid-Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Cancer and Hiv Infection

Filters

Which type of enteral formula usually has the highest osmolality?

The protein content of most standard formulas ranges from _____ of total kcalories.

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

The use of PPN is not possible if a patient's peripheral veins are weak.

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

Which feature describes elemental formulas?

If a patient tolerates a formula after it is initiated, the rate of a continuous feeding should be increased by 30 milliliters per hour every 8 hours.

A critically ill and malnourished patient should receive TPN by _____ administration.

You are working with a patient whose ability to digest and absorb food is impaired, but whose nutrient needs are not elevated. Which formula would you select for this patient?