CNSC exam review module VI questions with correct answers

An 85 year old nursing home resident was transferred to the hospital with anorexia, malnutrition, and probable aspiration pneumonia. On admission, his WBC was 14K, creatinine was 1.3. Which of the following nutrition plans would be most appropriate for this patient? a. start the patient on a regular oral diet with supplements b. establish central access with a PICC line and initiate parenteral feedings c. establish peripheral access and initiate peripheral nutrition until enteral feedings can be established d. determine the most appropriate enteral feeding route and establish tube feeding CORRECT ANSWER d. determine the most appropriate enteral feeding route and establish tube feeding Which of the following is least likely to cause diarrhea in a tube fed patient? a. clindamycin b. kayexalate c. codeine d. magnesium oxide CORRECT ANSWER c. codeine Which of the following is NOT appropriate to tell a family regarding nutrition at end of life? a. dying patients rarely feel hungry or thirsty b. fewer calories are needed at the end of life c. the experience of eating remains unchanged at the end of life d. patients should not be made to feel guilty if they do not wish to eat CORRECT ANSWER c. the experience of eating remain