Review for Test 4

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Review for Test 4
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Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of
home nutrition support?

• A) its expensive
• B) it requires a lot of training
• C) they cannot do normal daily activities because
  they are hooked up to a feeding tube most of the
  time
• D) they dont usually have quick access to a
  doctor or nurse if a problem arises

3
What is refeeding syndrome?

• A) When food gets dumped into the intestines too
  quickly after gastric surgery
• B) When a person doesnt eat for long periods of
  time
• C) When a malnourished person gets fed too
  aggressively
• D) When you have to tube feed a person a second
  time because they didnt absorb the nutrients the
  first time

4
What is the difference between a formula and a
solution?

• A) formulas have more nutrients
• B) formulas are used in tube feeding, while
  solutions are used in intravenous feeding
• C) formulas are more broken down than solutions
• D) there is no difference

5
What is the main criteria in deciding whether or
not to tube feed a person or to feed them
intravenously?

• A) Which one they would prefer
• B) Which one they can afford
• C) What their nutritional needs are
• D) If their GI tract works or not

6
What is MCT oil?

• A) Type of fat that is easily absorbed by the
  intestines
• B) An essential fatty acid found in fish
• C) Fat that people with fat malabsorption
  problems should avoid
• D) The type of fat given in intravenous solutions

7
Which of the following persons would be a good
candidate for tube feeding?

• A) Person with severe pancreatitis
• B) Person with severe anorexia
• C) Person who had a stroke and has dysphagia
• D) Person who has severe damage from celiac
  disease

8
Which of the following supplements should NOT be
given during severe metabolic stress?

• A) vitamin A
• B) iron
• C) vitamin C
• D) B vitamins

9
Which of the following foods should a person with
celiac disease avoid?

• A) strawberries
• B) corn
• C) bran muffins
• D) salad with romaine lettuce

10
A person with severe vomiting or diarrhea can
experience an imbalance in _____________.

• A) potassium
• B) iron
• C) vitamin C
• D) protein

11
Which supplement is often given to hospitalized
patients under severe stress to reduce the risk
of death?

• A) Iron
• B) Homocysteine
• C) Potassium
• D) Glutamine

12
What is the proper way to give a tube fed patient
their medication?

• A) crush it and mix it with water
• B) crush it and mix it with the formula
• C) get them swallow it by inserting it down their
  throat and pouring water with it
• D) give it intravenously

13
Which healthcare professional usually inserts
enterostomy tubes?

• A) Doctor
• B) Dietitian
• C) Nurse
• D) Anesthesiologist

14
What is the most frequent cause of stomach ulcers?

• A) H. pylori bacteria
• B) stress
• C) hiatal hernia
• D) malnutrition

15
Which of the following recommendations can help
prevent dumping syndrome?

• A) Eat a high carbohydrate diet
• B) Do not have fluids with meals
• C) Dont lay down after eating
• D) Avoid tight clothing

16
What is steatorrhea?

• A) diarrhea caused by food poisoning
• B) fat in the stools
• C) inability to produce digestive enzymes
• C) difficulty swallowing

17
Which nutrient is likely to be deficient if you
have bacterial overgrowth in the intestines?

• A) vitamin A
• B) iron
• C) vitamin C
• D) vitamin B12

18
Which nutrient is not usually included in
parenteral solutions?

• A) vitamin A
• B) zinc
• C) vitamin K
• D) calcium

19
What is the best way to feed a person right after
a severe burn?

• A) tube feed directly into the intestines
• B) give them a high calorie, high protein diet
• C) nasogastric tube
• D) feed them intravenous fluids and electrolytes

20
Which of the following would be the best
treatment for a person who is constipated?

• A) Take a laxative
• B) Increase fluids and physical activity
• C) Have a beer or two
• D) Consume a little bit of mineral oil

21
What is the main risk factor for COPD?

• A) Smoking
• B) Alcohol
• C) Obesity
• D) Cystic Fibrosis

22
What is one of the best ways to prevent dumping
syndrome?

• A) Cut back on dietary fiber intake
• B) Avoid too much sugar in the diet
• C) Have liquids only with meals
• D) Cut back on fat intake

23
Which food has NOT been shown to help diarrhea?

• A) rice
• B) bananas
• C) applesauce
• D) milk

24
Which of the following is the leading risk factor
for pancreatitis?

• A) Celiac disease
• B) Alcoholism
• C) Smoking
• D) Too much fat in the diet

25
Which of the following is NOT good advice for a
person who recently had an colostomy?

• A) Increase your fiber intake to prevent
  constipation
• B) Eat only 3 times per day
• C) Dont eat raw apples
• D) Increase your fluid intake

26
Which of the following occurs during the
inflammatory response?

• A) Iron levels decrease
• B) Zinc levels increase
• C) Albumin levels increase
• D) C-Reactive protein levels decrease

27
Which of the following is NOT a complication that
can occur from tube feeding?

• A) clogged feeding tube
• B) gallbladder disease
• C) diarrhea
• D) aspiration

28
Which person would be the most ideal for using a
nasogastric tube?

• A) someone who is at high risk of aspiration
• B) someone who has a severe gastric ulcer
• C) A hospitalized sick person who has no appetite
  
• D) A child with cystic fibrosis

29
Which of the following can occur if severe GERD
is not treated?

• A) cancer
• B) dumping syndrome
• C) steatorrhea
• D) pancreatitis

30
Which of the following is the most effective
treatment for a hiatal hernia?

• A) Dont eat too much at one time
• B) Take antibiotics
• C) Avoid foods with skins and seeds
• D) Jump up and down