Exam 15: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

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The nutrition support team determines how much carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, and fluid they will administer to Mr.Edwards.Which of these components of Mr.Edward's peripheral nutrition infusion will provide the greatest number of kcalories in the smallest volume of fluid?

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Parenteral nutrition refers to the delivery of nutrient solutions into:

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Question 22

When a patient is being tube fed, they cannot eat food.

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Question 23

An ideal formula for a client is one that:

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Question 24

A parenteral solution containing 500 mL of a 20% lipid emulsion would provide _____ kcalories from lipids.

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Question 25

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

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Question 26

To avoid liver impairment associated with parenteral feeding, the nutrition support team will need to avoid which of the following when calculating Mr.Edward's PPN orders?

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Question 27

Why are the risks associated with IV nutrition more serious than those associated with enteral nutrition?

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Question 28

Any drug-nutrient interaction that occurs between conventional foods and drugs can occur between formulas and drugs as well.

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Question 29

Phelebitis may develop as a result of:

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Question 30

An adult's requirement for water is about:

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Question 31

Many tube feeding complications can be prevented by selecting the formula and feeding route wisely, preparing the formula correctly, and delivering it appropriately.

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Question 32

Tube feedings are commonly used for individuals with:

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Question 33

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

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Question 34

Which type of parenteral feeding administration would be least likely to cause Mr.Edward a liver-related abnormality?

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Question 35

Most duodenal and jejunal feedings are delivered by continuous drip.

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Question 36

Mr.Baxter's medical problem that caused the need for IV nutrition has resolved.The nurse recognizes that Mr.Baxter requires a gradual transition from an IV feeding to an oral diet to prevent:

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Question 37

The outer diameter of a feeding tube is measured in:

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Question 38

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

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Central TPN is indicated for each of the following except:

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Exam 15: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

The nutrition support team determines how much carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, and fluid they will administer to Mr.Edwards.Which of these components of Mr.Edward's peripheral nutrition infusion will provide the greatest number of kcalories in the smallest volume of fluid?

Parenteral nutrition refers to the delivery of nutrient solutions into:

When a patient is being tube fed, they cannot eat food.

An ideal formula for a client is one that:

A parenteral solution containing 500 mL of a 20% lipid emulsion would provide _____ kcalories from lipids.

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

To avoid liver impairment associated with parenteral feeding, the nutrition support team will need to avoid which of the following when calculating Mr.Edward's PPN orders?

Why are the risks associated with IV nutrition more serious than those associated with enteral nutrition?

Any drug-nutrient interaction that occurs between conventional foods and drugs can occur between formulas and drugs as well.

Phelebitis may develop as a result of:

An adult's requirement for water is about:

Many tube feeding complications can be prevented by selecting the formula and feeding route wisely, preparing the formula correctly, and delivering it appropriately.

Tube feedings are commonly used for individuals with:

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

Which type of parenteral feeding administration would be least likely to cause Mr.Edward a liver-related abnormality?

Most duodenal and jejunal feedings are delivered by continuous drip.

Mr.Baxter's medical problem that caused the need for IV nutrition has resolved.The nurse recognizes that Mr.Baxter requires a gradual transition from an IV feeding to an oral diet to prevent:

The outer diameter of a feeding tube is measured in:

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

Central TPN is indicated for each of the following except:

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Infancy

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Liver Diseases

Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition and Disorders of the Heart and Blood Vessels

Nutrition and Renal Diseases

Nutrition, Cancer, and Hiv Infection

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