Question 1

The number of water-attracting particles per kilogram of water is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  osmolality 
B)  viscosity 
C)  osmolarity 
D)  nutrient density 
E)  coagulation 
A)  osmolality 
B)  viscosity 
C)  osmolarity 
D)  nutrient density 
E)  coagulation

Question 2

An 80-year-old male patient has end-stage Alzheimer's and has recently been diagnosed with severe dysphagia. This patient is getting discharged from hospital. His height is 5' 9" and he weighs 162 pounds with no recent changes in weight.
-Which method of providing enteral nutrition would be most appropriate for this patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  orogastric tube 
B)  nasointestinal feeding tube 
C)  jejunostomy 
D)  surgical gastrostomy 
E)  nasogastric tube 
A)  orogastric tube 
B)  nasointestinal feeding tube 
C)  jejunostomy 
D)  surgical gastrostomy 
E)  nasogastric tube

Question 3

Which of the following components of SMOF lipid emulsion is the chief source of omega-6 fatty acids? olive oil

Accepted Answer

A)  sunflower oil 
B)  mustard oil 
C)  soybean oil 
D)  fish oil 
E)  olive oil 
A)  sunflower oil 
B)  mustard oil 
C)  soybean oil 
D)  fish oil 
E)  olive oil

Question 4

In the geriatric population, nutrition support may not be initiated until oral intake has declined precipitously due to advanced progression of diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

List and describe three different types of enteral feeding delivery methods.

Accepted Answer

Bolus feedings consist of the administra

Question 6

Which medical condition is an example of a gastrointestinal complication that may develop with parenteral feedings?

Accepted Answer

A)  irritable bowel syndrome 
B)  cholestasis 
C)  dumping syndrome 
D)  nausea 
E)  gastroesophageal reflux 
A)  irritable bowel syndrome 
B)  cholestasis 
C)  dumping syndrome 
D)  nausea 
E)  gastroesophageal reflux

Question 7

Which best describes an advantage of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube?

Accepted Answer

A)  The tube can be inserted at the bedside. 
B)  The tube is used for short-term feedings. 
C)  It allows for bolus feedings. 
D)  There is little risk of infection. 
E)  The tube can be used for IV fluids. 
A)  The tube can be inserted at the bedside. 
B)  The tube is used for short-term feedings. 
C)  It allows for bolus feedings. 
D)  There is little risk of infection. 
E)  The tube can be used for IV fluids.

Question 8

The first decision to make when designing an enteral nutrition prescription is how to establish access to the gastrointestinal tract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which example is not considered to be a contraindication to enteral feeding?

Accepted Answer

A)  diffuse peritonitis 
B)  intestinal obstruction 
C)  GI bleeding 
D)  impaired swallowing 
E)  intractable vomiting 
A)  diffuse peritonitis 
B)  intestinal obstruction 
C)  GI bleeding 
D)  impaired swallowing 
E)  intractable vomiting

Question 10

_______________ feeding tubes enter the gastrointestinal tract through the nose and reside in the duodenum or jejunum.

Accepted Answer

Nasointest

Question 11

Short-chain fatty acids are used by the intestinal cells called _______________ as fuel and play a role in maintaining gastrointestinal integrity.

Accepted Answer

colonocyte

Question 12

The intravenous lipid emulsion in most parenteral solutions available in the United States since 1972 is an emulsion of _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The intravenous lipid emulsion in most parenteral...

Question 13

The usual nutrient density of enteral formulas ranges between:

Accepted Answer

A)  0.5 and 1.0 kcal/mL 
B)  1.0 and 2.0 kcal/mL 
C)  2.0 and 2.5 kcal/mL 
D)  3.0 and 3.5 kcal/mL 
E)  4.0 and 5.5 kcal/mL 
A)  0.5 and 1.0 kcal/mL 
B)  1.0 and 2.0 kcal/mL 
C)  2.0 and 2.5 kcal/mL 
D)  3.0 and 3.5 kcal/mL 
E)  4.0 and 5.5 kcal/mL

Question 14

If parenteral nutrition is administered continuously for several weeks, transient elevations in the _______________ enzymes may be noted.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If parenteral nutrition is administered continuously for...

Question 15

The protein component of most enteral formulas comes from:

Accepted Answer

A)  lactose 
B)  monosaccharides 
C)  dextrin and fatty acids 
D)  albumin and whey 
E)  soy or casein 
A)  lactose 
B)  monosaccharides 
C)  dextrin and fatty acids 
D)  albumin and whey 
E)  soy or casein

Question 16

List five examples of nutrition diagnoses that may necessitate alternate routes for nutrition interventions.

Accepted Answer

Examples of nutrition diagnoses that wou

Question 17

_______________ is added to formulas and is generally thought to improve stool consistency and reduce diarrhea.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ is added to formulas and is...

Question 18

Which of the following actions is appropriate to prevent a clogged feeding tube?

Accepted Answer

A)  instill heparin into the tubing 
B)  slow the feeding to run at ½ the normal rate for one hour a day 
C)  use a small volume syringe and add air into the tube 
D)  flush the tube with 25 mL of tap water several times a day 
E)  reinsert the stylet that was used during tube placement 
A)  instill heparin into the tubing 
B)  slow the feeding to run at ½ the normal rate for one hour a day 
C)  use a small volume syringe and add air into the tube 
D)  flush the tube with 25 mL of tap water several times a day 
E)  reinsert the stylet that was used during tube placement

Question 19

Parenteral solutions can contain as many as five different items when they are initially compounded.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Peripheral parenteral nutrition requires large fluid volumes to meet nutritional needs, which makes this route unacceptable for any fluid-restricted patient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

The number of water-attracting particles per kilogram of water is called:

Which of the following components of SMOF lipid emulsion is the chief source of omega-6 fatty acids? olive oil

In the geriatric population, nutrition support may not be initiated until oral intake has declined precipitously due to advanced progression of diseases.

List and describe three different types of enteral feeding delivery methods.

Which medical condition is an example of a gastrointestinal complication that may develop with parenteral feedings?

Which best describes an advantage of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube?

The first decision to make when designing an enteral nutrition prescription is how to establish access to the gastrointestinal tract.

Which example is not considered to be a contraindication to enteral feeding?

_______________ feeding tubes enter the gastrointestinal tract through the nose and reside in the duodenum or jejunum.

Short-chain fatty acids are used by the intestinal cells called _______________ as fuel and play a role in maintaining gastrointestinal integrity.

The intravenous lipid emulsion in most parenteral solutions available in the United States since 1972 is an emulsion of _______________.

The usual nutrient density of enteral formulas ranges between:

If parenteral nutrition is administered continuously for several weeks, transient elevations in the _______________ enzymes may be noted.

The protein component of most enteral formulas comes from:

List five examples of nutrition diagnoses that may necessitate alternate routes for nutrition interventions.

_______________ is added to formulas and is generally thought to improve stool consistency and reduce diarrhea.

Which of the following actions is appropriate to prevent a clogged feeding tube?

Parenteral solutions can contain as many as five different items when they are initially compounded.

Peripheral parenteral nutrition requires large fluid volumes to meet nutritional needs, which makes this route unacceptable for any fluid-restricted patient.

Role of the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the Health Care System

Overview the Nutrition Care Process

Nutrition Assessment Foundation of the Nutrition Care Process

Nutrition Intervention Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation

Nutrition Informatics and Documentation of the Nutrition Care Process

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Acid Base Balance

Cellular and Physiological Response to Injury the Role of the Immune System

Nutritional Genomics

Pharmacology

Diseases and Disorders of Energy Imbalance

Diseases of the Cardiovascular System

Diseases of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract

Diseases of the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract

Diseases of the Liver Gallbladder and Exocrine Pancreas

Diseases of the Endocrine System

Diseases of the Renal System

Diseases of the Hematological System

Diseases and Disorders of the Neurological System

Diseases of the Respiratory System

Metabolic Stress and the Critically Ill

Neoplastic Disease

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