Question 1

Matching
-2-in-1 solution

Accepted Answer

A) the intravenous provision of nutrients that bypasses the GI tract 
B) small-diameter veins that carry blood from the arms and legs 
C) large-diameter veins located close to the heart 
D) a type of nutrition support in which intravenous feedings are delivered into a peripheral vein 
E) a type of nutrition support in which intravenous feedings are delivered into a central vein
F)a thin tube placed within a narrow lumen (such as a blood vessel) or body cavity; can be used to infuse or withdraw fluids or to keep a passage open
G)the concentration of osmotically active particles in a solution, expressed as milliosmoles per liter (mOsm/L)
H)a parenteral solution that contains dextrose, amino acids, and lipids
I)a parenteral solution that contains dextrose and amino acids but excludes lipids 
A) the intravenous provision of nutrients that bypasses the GI tract 
B) small-diameter veins that carry blood from the arms and legs 
C) large-diameter veins located close to the heart 
D) a type of nutrition support in which intravenous feedings are delivered into a peripheral vein 
E) a type of nutrition support in which intravenous feedings are delivered into a central vein
F)a thin tube placed within a narrow lumen (such as a blood vessel) or body cavity; can be used to infuse or withdraw fluids or to keep a passage open
G)the concentration of osmotically active particles in a solution, expressed as milliosmoles per liter (mOsm/L)
H)a parenteral solution that contains dextrose, amino acids, and lipids
I)a parenteral solution that contains dextrose and amino acids but excludes lipids

Question 2

Matching
-blenderized formulas

Accepted Answer

A) the delivery of formulated nutrients by feeding tube or intravenous infusion 
B) the provision of nutrients using the GI tract, including the use of tube feedings and oral diets 
C) general-purpose enteral formulas that contain mostly intact proteins and polysaccharides 
D) enteral formulas that are made by blenderizing whole foods 
E) enteral formulas that contain macronutrients that have been partially or fully hydrolyzed
F)triglycerides that contain fatty acids that are 8 to 10 carbons in length, do not require digestion, and can be absorbed in the absence of lipase or bile
G)enteral formulas designed to meet the nutrient needs of patients with specific illnesses
H)enteral formulas that contain only one or two macronutrients; used to enhance other formulas
I)a formula with an osmolality similar to that of blood serum (300 mOsm/kg)
J)a formula with an osmolality greater than that of blood serum
K)the osmotic property of a solution, based on its concentrations of molecules and ionic particles 
A) the delivery of formulated nutrients by feeding tube or intravenous infusion 
B) the provision of nutrients using the GI tract, including the use of tube feedings and oral diets 
C) general-purpose enteral formulas that contain mostly intact proteins and polysaccharides 
D) enteral formulas that are made by blenderizing whole foods 
E) enteral formulas that contain macronutrients that have been partially or fully hydrolyzed
F)triglycerides that contain fatty acids that are 8 to 10 carbons in length, do not require digestion, and can be absorbed in the absence of lipase or bile
G)enteral formulas designed to meet the nutrient needs of patients with specific illnesses
H)enteral formulas that contain only one or two macronutrients; used to enhance other formulas
I)a formula with an osmolality similar to that of blood serum (300 mOsm/kg)
J)a formula with an osmolality greater than that of blood serum
K)the osmotic property of a solution, based on its concentrations of molecules and ionic particles

Question 3

The outer diameter of a feeding tube is measured in _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​millimeters 
B)  ​French units 
C)  ​milliliters 
D)  ​English units 
E)  ​standard units 
A)  ​millimeters 
B)  ​French units 
C)  ​milliliters 
D)  ​English units 
E)  ​standard units

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Severely malnourished patients who are a

Question 5

Which medical conditions or treatments indicate the need for parenteral nutrition?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​severe swallowing disorders 
B)  ​mechanical ventilation 
C)  ​extremely high nutrient needs 
D)  ​short bowel syndrome 
E)  ​gastric reflux 
A)  ​severe swallowing disorders 
B)  ​mechanical ventilation 
C)  ​extremely high nutrient needs 
D)  ​short bowel syndrome 
E)  ​gastric reflux

Question 6

The osmolarity of PPN solutions is limited to _____ milliosmoles per liter because of peripheral vein sensitivity.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​500 
B)  ​600 
C)  ​700 
D)  ​800 
E)  ​900 
A)  ​500 
B)  ​600 
C)  ​700 
D)  ​800 
E)  ​900

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A condition that may develop when a severely malnourished person is aggressively fed is called _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​shock 
B)  ​refeeding syndrome 
C)  ​translocation 
D)  ​systemic inflammatory response syndrome 
E)  ​hyperglycemia 
A)  ​shock 
B)  ​refeeding syndrome 
C)  ​translocation 
D)  ​systemic inflammatory response syndrome 
E)  ​hyperglycemia

Question 9

A parenteral solution that contains dextrose, amino acids, and lipids is called a _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​standard formula 
B)  ​modular formula 
C)  ​2-in-1 solution 
D)  ​3-in-1 solution 
E)  ​hydrolyzed solution 
A)  ​standard formula 
B)  ​modular formula 
C)  ​2-in-1 solution 
D)  ​3-in-1 solution 
E)  ​hydrolyzed solution

Question 10

Aspirations associated with gastric feedings can lead to damage to the _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​heart 
B)  ​liver 
C)  ​stomach 
D)  ​mouth 
E)  ​lungs 
A)  ​heart 
B)  ​liver 
C)  ​stomach 
D)  ​mouth 
E)  ​lungs

Question 11

Describe the current procedure for administering a TPN feeding.​

Accepted Answer

​To access central veins, the tip of a c

Question 12

TPN is indicated for each scenario except _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​patients who cannot be fed through the GI tract 
B)  ​situations where long-term parenteral nutrition will be required 
C)  ​situations where nutrient requirements are high 
D)  ​patients who are moderately malnourished 
E)  ​patients on fluid restrictions 
A)  ​patients who cannot be fed through the GI tract 
B)  ​situations where long-term parenteral nutrition will be required 
C)  ​situations where nutrient requirements are high 
D)  ​patients who are moderately malnourished 
E)  ​patients on fluid restrictions

Question 13

The main source of energy in parenteral solutions is _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​amino acids 
B)  ​glucose 
C)  ​lipid emulsions 
D)  ​fluids and electrolytes 
E)  ​vitamins 
A)  ​amino acids 
B)  ​glucose 
C)  ​lipid emulsions 
D)  ​fluids and electrolytes 
E)  ​vitamins

Question 14

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 15

Matching
-elemental formulas

Accepted Answer

A) the delivery of formulated nutrients by feeding tube or intravenous infusion 
B) the provision of nutrients using the GI tract, including the use of tube feedings and oral diets 
C) general-purpose enteral formulas that contain mostly intact proteins and polysaccharides 
D) enteral formulas that are made by blenderizing whole foods 
E) enteral formulas that contain macronutrients that have been partially or fully hydrolyzed
F)triglycerides that contain fatty acids that are 8 to 10 carbons in length, do not require digestion, and can be absorbed in the absence of lipase or bile
G)enteral formulas designed to meet the nutrient needs of patients with specific illnesses
H)enteral formulas that contain only one or two macronutrients; used to enhance other formulas
I)a formula with an osmolality similar to that of blood serum (300 mOsm/kg)
J)a formula with an osmolality greater than that of blood serum
K)the osmotic property of a solution, based on its concentrations of molecules and ionic particles 
A) the delivery of formulated nutrients by feeding tube or intravenous infusion 
B) the provision of nutrients using the GI tract, including the use of tube feedings and oral diets 
C) general-purpose enteral formulas that contain mostly intact proteins and polysaccharides 
D) enteral formulas that are made by blenderizing whole foods 
E) enteral formulas that contain macronutrients that have been partially or fully hydrolyzed
F)triglycerides that contain fatty acids that are 8 to 10 carbons in length, do not require digestion, and can be absorbed in the absence of lipase or bile
G)enteral formulas designed to meet the nutrient needs of patients with specific illnesses
H)enteral formulas that contain only one or two macronutrients; used to enhance other formulas
I)a formula with an osmolality similar to that of blood serum (300 mOsm/kg)
J)a formula with an osmolality greater than that of blood serum
K)the osmotic property of a solution, based on its concentrations of molecules and ionic particles

Question 16

A drawback to using specialized or disease-specific formulas is that _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​they are expensive 
B)  ​they are not well tolerated 
C)  ​they cause high gastric residuals 
D)  ​they are not available for common chronic conditions 
E)  ​they are difficult to administer 
A)  ​they are expensive 
B)  ​they are not well tolerated 
C)  ​they cause high gastric residuals 
D)  ​they are not available for common chronic conditions 
E)  ​they are difficult to administer

Question 17

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 18

The advantages of a closed feeding system include _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​less likelihood of contamination 
B)  ​lower initial cost 
C)  ​increased nurse contact with the patient 
D)  ​increased patient tolerance 
E)  ​less stress on the patient's digestive system 
A)  ​less likelihood of contamination 
B)  ​lower initial cost 
C)  ​increased nurse contact with the patient 
D)  ​increased patient tolerance 
E)  ​less stress on the patient's digestive system

Question 19

Infants diagnosed with galactosemia are given formulas that do not contain _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​iron 
B)  ​lactose 
C)  ​tyrosine 
D)  ​soy 
E)  ​fats 
A)  ​iron 
B)  ​lactose 
C)  ​tyrosine 
D)  ​soy 
E)  ​fats

Question 20

Dextrose monohydrate provides _____ kcal/g.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​0.9 
B)  ​1.8 
C)  ​2.5 
D)  ​3.4 
E)  ​4.0 
A)  ​0.9 
B)  ​1.8 
C)  ​2.5 
D)  ​3.4 
E)  ​4.0

Exam 16: Specialized Nutrition Support - Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Matching -2-in-1 solution

Matching -blenderized formulas

The outer diameter of a feeding tube is measured in _____.​

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

Which medical conditions or treatments indicate the need for parenteral nutrition?​

The osmolarity of PPN solutions is limited to _____ milliosmoles per liter because of peripheral vein sensitivity.​

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

A condition that may develop when a severely malnourished person is aggressively fed is called _____.​

A parenteral solution that contains dextrose, amino acids, and lipids is called a _____.​

Aspirations associated with gastric feedings can lead to damage to the _____.​

Describe the current procedure for administering a TPN feeding.​

TPN is indicated for each scenario except _____.

The main source of energy in parenteral solutions is _____.​

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

Matching -elemental formulas

A drawback to using specialized or disease-specific formulas is that _____.​

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

The advantages of a closed feeding system include _____.​

Infants diagnosed with galactosemia are given formulas that do not contain _____.​

Dextrose monohydrate provides _____ kcal/g.​

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management Overweight and Underweight

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

The outer diameter of a feeding tube is measured in _____.

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

Which medical conditions or treatments indicate the need for parenteral nutrition?

The osmolarity of PPN solutions is limited to _____ milliosmoles per liter because of peripheral vein sensitivity.

A condition that may develop when a severely malnourished person is aggressively fed is called _____.

A parenteral solution that contains dextrose, amino acids, and lipids is called a _____.

Aspirations associated with gastric feedings can lead to damage to the _____.

Describe the current procedure for administering a TPN feeding.

The main source of energy in parenteral solutions is _____.

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

A drawback to using specialized or disease-specific formulas is that _____.

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

The advantages of a closed feeding system include _____.

Infants diagnosed with galactosemia are given formulas that do not contain _____.

Dextrose monohydrate provides _____ kcal/g.