Question 1

For the critically ill patient in the hospital, enteral feedings should be advanced to meet the nutrition prescription within:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​12 hours. 
B)  ​48 hours. 
C)  ​72 hours. 
D)  ​1 week. 
E)  ​2 weeks. 
A)  ​12 hours. 
B)  ​48 hours. 
C)  ​72 hours. 
D)  ​1 week. 
E)  ​2 weeks.

Question 2

A lipid-based drug that is often administered to the critically ill patient is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Hydrosol. 
B)  ​Hepatosol. 
C)  ​Propofol. 
D)  ​Aminess. 
E)  ​Clinisol. 
A)  ​Hydrosol. 
B)  ​Hepatosol. 
C)  ​Propofol. 
D)  ​Aminess. 
E)  ​Clinisol.

Question 3

The minimum amount of carbohydrate found in parenteral nutrition as specified by the DRI is:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​60 g/day. 
B)  ​130 g/day. 
C)  ​200 g/day. 
D)  ​240 g/day. 
E)  ​300 g/day. 
A)  ​60 g/day. 
B)  ​130 g/day. 
C)  ​200 g/day. 
D)  ​240 g/day. 
E)  ​300 g/day.

Question 4

Which best describes a common consequence of malnutrition?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​increased gastric emptying 
B)  ​delayed wound healing 
C)  ​Cirrhosis 
D)  ​atrophic gastritis 
E)  ​hearing loss 
A)  ​increased gastric emptying 
B)  ​delayed wound healing 
C)  ​Cirrhosis 
D)  ​atrophic gastritis 
E)  ​hearing loss

Question 5

Among infants, _______________ or _______________ are typically used for enteral feedings.

Accepted Answer

​breast mi

Question 6

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 7

Which situation must be considered when making a decision to start parenteral nutrition?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​The length of time nutrition support is needed 
B)  ​The patient's BMI 
C)  ​The patient's need for amino acids in solution 
D)  ​The physician's ability to obtain an order 
E)  ​The need for an automated compounder 
A)  ​The length of time nutrition support is needed 
B)  ​The patient's BMI 
C)  ​The patient's need for amino acids in solution 
D)  ​The physician's ability to obtain an order 
E)  ​The need for an automated compounder

Question 8

Which 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 9

Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate to reduce the risk of aspiration during enteral feedings?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Instill blue dye into the feeding 
B)  ​Check a level of lung aspirate daily 
C)  ​Elevate the head of the bed at least 30 degrees 
D)  ​Instill the feeding at a faster rate 
E)  ​Increase fiber to 8 g in each supplement 
A)  ​Instill blue dye into the feeding 
B)  ​Check a level of lung aspirate daily 
C)  ​Elevate the head of the bed at least 30 degrees 
D)  ​Instill the feeding at a faster rate 
E)  ​Increase fiber to 8 g in each supplement

Question 10

Post-pyloric access is most often used when the patient is at high risk of aspiration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which element is not added routinely to standard parenteral nutrition formulas?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​selenium 
B)  ​zinc 
C)  ​iron 
D)  ​chromium 
E)  ​copper 
A)  ​selenium 
B)  ​zinc 
C)  ​iron 
D)  ​chromium 
E)  ​copper

Question 12

A three-in-one solution of parenteral nutrition prepared by an automated compounder contains:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​fatty acids, iron, and monosaccharides. 
B)  ​dextrose, amino acids, and lipids. 
C)  ​omega-3 fatty acids, triglycerides, and commercial amino acids. 
D)  ​oligosaccharides, leucine, and valine. 
E)  ​nonessential amino acids, dextrose, and vitamins. 
A)  ​fatty acids, iron, and monosaccharides. 
B)  ​dextrose, amino acids, and lipids. 
C)  ​omega-3 fatty acids, triglycerides, and commercial amino acids. 
D)  ​oligosaccharides, leucine, and valine. 
E)  ​nonessential amino acids, dextrose, and vitamins.

Question 13

Increased permeability to _______________ has been noted when atrophic intestinal cells result from lack of enteral stimulation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Increased permeability to _______________ has been noted...

Question 14

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 15

The most common type of parenteral access is a(n) _______________.

Accepted Answer

​central v

Question 16

Explain indications for using parenteral nutrition and list several conditions that would require parenteral nutrition instead of enteral nutrition.

Accepted Answer

​Parenteral nutrition is indicated in th

Question 17

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 18

Calculate the daily fluid requirements for this patient.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​1000 mL 
B)  ​1800 mL 
C)  ​2200 mL 
D)  ​3100 mL 
E)  ​3400 mL 
A)  ​1000 mL 
B)  ​1800 mL 
C)  ​2200 mL 
D)  ​3100 mL 
E)  ​3400 mL

Question 19

A substance that is water loving or that attracts water is said to be _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A substance that is water loving or...

Question 20

List four examples of potential complications associated with parenteral nutrition.

Accepted Answer

​Complications of parenteral nutrition i

Exam 5: Enteral and Parental Nutrition Support

For the critically ill patient in the hospital, enteral feedings should be advanced to meet the nutrition prescription within:

A lipid-based drug that is often administered to the critically ill patient is called:

The minimum amount of carbohydrate found in parenteral nutrition as specified by the DRI is:

Which best describes a common consequence of malnutrition?

Among infants, _______________ or _______________ are typically used for enteral feedings.

Which method of providing enteral nutrition would be most appropriate for this patient?

Which situation must be considered when making a decision to start parenteral nutrition?

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

Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate to reduce the risk of aspiration during enteral feedings?

Post-pyloric access is most often used when the patient is at high risk of aspiration.

Which element is not added routinely to standard parenteral nutrition formulas?​

A three-in-one solution of parenteral nutrition prepared by an automated compounder contains:

Increased permeability to _______________ has been noted when atrophic intestinal cells result from lack of enteral stimulation.

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

The most common type of parenteral access is a(n) _______________.

Explain indications for using parenteral nutrition and list several conditions that would require parenteral nutrition instead of enteral nutrition.

The protein component of most enteral formulas comes from:

Calculate the daily fluid requirements for this patient.

A substance that is water loving or that attracts water is said to be _______________.

List four examples of potential complications associated with parenteral nutrition.

Role of the Dietitian in the Health Care System

The Nutrition Care Process

Nutrition Assessment - Foundation of the Nutrition Care Process

Nutrition Intervention and Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation

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 Gastrointenstinal 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

HIV and Aids

Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System

Metabolic Disorders

Filters

Among infants, _ or _ are typically used for enteral feedings.

Which element is not added routinely to standard parenteral nutrition formulas?