CNSC Exam questions with correct answers

Once the Enteral formula is opened, how long may it be stored in a refrigerator? a. up to 24 hours b. up to 36 hours c. up to 48 hours d. up to 72 hours CORRECT ANSWER c. up to 48 hours Which of the following is not an accepted means for estimating daily fluid requirements in enterally-fed adult patients? a. 0.5 mL/kg/min b. 35 mL/kg/day c. 1500 mL/m body surface area/24 hours d. 1 mL/kcal consumed CORRECT ANSWER A. 0.5 mL/kg/min 51.5 kg afebrile 55-year old female with dysphagia is started on a standard 1.0 kcal/mL enteral formula with 85% water at 180 mL/hr over 10 hours nightly. Which of the following water flush regimens would best meet her daily estimated fluid requirements? a. 0 mL b. 60 mL every 8 hours c. 90 mL every 8 hours d. 120 mL every 8 hours CORRECT ANSWER c. 90 mL every 8 hours In studies comparing EN to PN patients with severe acute pancreatitis, which of the following potential benefits of EN over PN has not been documented? a. decrease hospitalization