Please answer ALL multiple choice questions! 1). For a fluid restricted patient,

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Please answer ALL multiple choice questions!

1). For a fluid restricted patient, an appropriate formula to select for use would be ____ kcal/mL/

a. 0.8

b. 1

c. 1.2

d. 1.5

2). The most important technique for prevention of aspiration in an enterally fed patient is:

a. To position the patient at a 45-degree angle for feeding

b. To use a calorically dense enteral formula

c. To use a large bore feeding tube

d. To administer feedings at a slow rate

3). Which one of these routes of parenteral access is considered long term?

a. Peripheral intravenous catheter

b. Peripherally inserted central catheter

c. Singel-lument catherter inserted into the subclavian vein

d. Catheter inserted into the external jugular vein

4). Which trace element needs to be initially given at higher levels when there is a risk of refeeding syndrome?

a. Zinc

b. Copper

c. Chromium

d. Phosphorus

5). In general, a patient's parenteral feeding can be discontinued when enteral nutrition meets _____ of the patient's need.

a. 25%

b. 50%

c. 75%

d. 100%

6). Feeding tube diameter is measured in

a. French size

b. millimeters

c. inches

d. centimeters

7). The most commonly reported complication of eteral tube feeding is

a. hyponatremia

b. refeeding syndrome

c. diarrhea

d. hypoalbuminemia

Explanation / Answer

1- D) 1.5 kcal/mL.

Usually 1.5-2 kcal/mL is used as an appropriate formula

2- A) To position the Pateint at 45° Angle for feeding

3- B) Peripherally inserted Central catheter.

4-D) phosphorous.

5-C) 75% of the Pateint's need.

6-A) French size

7-B) refeeding syndrome

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