Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) gastric decompression. 
B) enterostomy. 
C) gastric residuals. 
D) aspiration. 
A) gastric decompression. 
B) enterostomy. 
C) gastric residuals. 
D) aspiration.

Question 2

Aspiration risk is high for all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) patients with esophageal disorders. 
B) patients with neuromuscular diseases. 
C) patients who are unconscious. 
D) patients with renal disease. 
A) patients with esophageal disorders. 
B) patients with neuromuscular diseases. 
C) patients who are unconscious. 
D) patients with renal disease.

Question 3

Infants diagnosed with galactosemia are given formulas that do not contain:

Accepted Answer

A) iron. 
B) lactose. 
C) tyrosine. 
D) soy.
Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice 
A) iron. 
B) lactose. 
C) tyrosine. 
D) soy.
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Question 4

Mr.Avery's feeding is being delivered continuously by an infusion pump.The advantage of a continuous feeding is:

Accepted Answer

A) an accurate and steady flow rate. 
B) less expense. 
C) more freedom of movement for the patient. 
D) less risk of diarrhea. 
A) an accurate and steady flow rate. 
B) less expense. 
C) more freedom of movement for the patient. 
D) less risk of diarrhea.

Question 5

Lifelong adherence to dietary restrictions is recommended for individuals with PKU in order to protect their:

Accepted Answer

A) lung function. 
B) cognitive function. 
C) muscular function. 
D) kidney function. 
A) lung function. 
B) cognitive function. 
C) muscular function. 
D) kidney function.

Question 6

A 5% dextrose solution contains:

Accepted Answer

A) 2.5 grams of dextrose monohydrate per 100 mL. 
B) 5 grams of dextrose monohydrate per 100 mL. 
C) 2.5 grams of dextrose monohydrate per liter. 
D) 5 grams of dextrose monohydrate per liter. 
A) 2.5 grams of dextrose monohydrate per 100 mL. 
B) 5 grams of dextrose monohydrate per 100 mL. 
C) 2.5 grams of dextrose monohydrate per liter. 
D) 5 grams of dextrose monohydrate per liter.

Question 7

Low-profile gastrostomy tubes are often preferred by children and active adults for long-term home enteral nutrition programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Before discontinuing a tube feeding, the patient's oral intake should meet about _____ of estimated nutrient needs.

Accepted Answer

A) 1/3 
B) 1/2 
C) 3/4 
D) 2/3 
A) 1/3 
B) 1/2 
C) 3/4 
D) 2/3

Question 9

A tube-fed patient requires 2175 mL of water to meet his fluid needs.The tube feeding provides 1995 mL of water per day.How many 60-mL flushes with water will the nurse need to deliver to meet the patient's fluid needs?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 5 
A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 5

Question 10

A patient's appetite may remain suppressed for several weeks after parenteral nutrition is terminated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

All of the following are criteria for the selection of candidates for home parenteral and enteral nutrition except:

Accepted Answer

A) the cleanliness of the home environment. 
B) the client's financial resources. 
C) the ability of the patient or caregiver to learn the necessary procedures. 
D) the client's expected lifespan.
Use the following case study to answer questions 57-62.
Mr)Avery is a 77-year-old retired engineer.He is 5'10" tall and weighs 171 pounds.He suffered a stroke, which left him with left-sided paralysis, and he is having difficulty swallowing so he is unable to meet his nutritional needs via oral intake at this time. 
A) the cleanliness of the home environment. 
B) the client's financial resources. 
C) the ability of the patient or caregiver to learn the necessary procedures. 
D) the client's expected lifespan.
Use the following case study to answer questions 57-62.
Mr)Avery is a 77-year-old retired engineer.He is 5'10" tall and weighs 171 pounds.He suffered a stroke, which left him with left-sided paralysis, and he is having difficulty swallowing so he is unable to meet his nutritional needs via oral intake at this time.

Question 12

Enteral nutrition is preferred over parenteral nutrition because enteral nutrition is associated with fewer complications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Highly concentrated nutrient solutions are not suitable for peripheral parenteral nutrition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Identify and discuss the major factors that influence the selection of an enteral formula.

Accepted Answer

The selection of an enteral formula is i

Question 15

A TPN solution contains 1000 mL of 50% dextrose.The nurse calculates that this solution provides _____ kcalories from carbohydrate.

Accepted Answer

A) 500 
B) 1700 
C) 1500 
D) 2200 
A) 500 
B) 1700 
C) 1500 
D) 2200

Question 16

The nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit understands that the preferred feeding tube placement for an infant is orogastic because:

Accepted Answer

A) it allows the infant to learn the suck-swallow reflex. 
B) it provides the infant with a more direct route for feeding. 
C) it allows the infant to breathe more normally during feeding. 
D) it decreases the chance of overfeeding the infant. 
A) it allows the infant to learn the suck-swallow reflex. 
B) it provides the infant with a more direct route for feeding. 
C) it allows the infant to breathe more normally during feeding. 
D) it decreases the chance of overfeeding the infant.

Question 17

Long-term TPN may result in complications such as:

Accepted Answer

A) gallbladder disease. 
B) heart disease. 
C) diabetes. 
D) cancer. 
A) gallbladder disease. 
B) heart disease. 
C) diabetes. 
D) cancer.

Question 18

Feeding tubes:

Accepted Answer

A) may have one or two lumens. 
B) are selected based on the largest diameter that will fit the patient. 
C) are rigid and inflexible. 
D) cannot be used when gastric decompression is necessary. 
A) may have one or two lumens. 
B) are selected based on the largest diameter that will fit the patient. 
C) are rigid and inflexible. 
D) cannot be used when gastric decompression is necessary.

Question 19

Describe characteristics of clients who are candidates for peripheral parenteral nutrition.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

The nurse is working with a bed-ridden patient who is under severe stress, is malnourished, and is not expected to be able to eat within 7-10 days.This patient should receive:

Accepted Answer

A) an oral diet. 
B) a tube feeding. 
C) a simple IV solution. 
D) a liquid dietary supplement. 
A) an oral diet. 
B) a tube feeding. 
C) a simple IV solution. 
D) a liquid dietary supplement.

Exam 15: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

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

Aspiration risk is high for all of the following except:

Infants diagnosed with galactosemia are given formulas that do not contain:

Mr.Avery's feeding is being delivered continuously by an infusion pump.The advantage of a continuous feeding is:

Lifelong adherence to dietary restrictions is recommended for individuals with PKU in order to protect their:

A 5% dextrose solution contains:

Low-profile gastrostomy tubes are often preferred by children and active adults for long-term home enteral nutrition programs.

Before discontinuing a tube feeding, the patient's oral intake should meet about _____ of estimated nutrient needs.

A tube-fed patient requires 2175 mL of water to meet his fluid needs.The tube feeding provides 1995 mL of water per day.How many 60-mL flushes with water will the nurse need to deliver to meet the patient's fluid needs?

A patient's appetite may remain suppressed for several weeks after parenteral nutrition is terminated.

All of the following are criteria for the selection of candidates for home parenteral and enteral nutrition except:

Enteral nutrition is preferred over parenteral nutrition because enteral nutrition is associated with fewer complications.

Highly concentrated nutrient solutions are not suitable for peripheral parenteral nutrition.

Identify and discuss the major factors that influence the selection of an enteral formula.

A TPN solution contains 1000 mL of 50% dextrose.The nurse calculates that this solution provides _____ kcalories from carbohydrate.

The nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit understands that the preferred feeding tube placement for an infant is orogastic because:

Long-term TPN may result in complications such as:

Feeding tubes:

Describe characteristics of clients who are candidates for peripheral parenteral nutrition.

The nurse is working with a bed-ridden patient who is under severe stress, is malnourished, and is not expected to be able to eat within 7-10 days.This patient should receive:

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