EatRight Prep RD Exam Study Cards #2 Questions and Answers 100% Correct

EatRight Prep RD Exam Study Cards #2 Questions and Answers 100% Correct Q. Standard enteral formulas usually provide 10%-45% of energy from fat. If a patient is receiving infusion from an elemental (hydrolyzed) nutrition support formula, what will the fat source be? Long-chain and medium-chain triglycerides Soy lecithin Safflower oil Long-chain triglycerides - Answer- Long-chain and medium-chain triglycerides What is the recommended dietary fluid allowance for patients aged 65 years or older? 30 mL/kg 50 mL/kg 1.5 mL/kg 25 mL/kg - Answer- 25 mL/kg Q. How long should parenteral nutrition be withheld in a well-nourished ICU patient who has been in a motor vehicle accident and is currently classified as NPO and enteral intake is not feasible? 72 hours >7 days 10 days 24 hours - Answer- >7 days Which of the following nutrients uses the highest amount of energy for metabolism and storage? Fat Protein Carbohydrates Alcohol - Answer- Protein Q. Which of the following is a concern in patients who are unable to initiate an oral diet or enteral nutrition and need to start parenteral nutrition? Decreased peristalsis Increased peristalsis Inadequate energy intake Bacterial translocation possibly resulting in infection - Answer- Bacterial translocation possibly resulting in infection For all classes of obesity, the goal of enteral feeding in the intensive care unit should be _____ of target energy expenditure by indirect calorimetry. 50% to 55% 55% to 65% 65% to 70% 70% to 80% - Answer- 65% to 70% Which of the following is NOT a function of lipids? They act as thermal insulation for certain organs They provide energy during starvation They provide structure to hair, bones, and teeth They act as electrical insulators along myelinated nerves - Answer- They provide structure to hair, bones, and teeth Which of the following denotes an enlargement of an organ or tissues caused by growth in cell size? Hyperplasia Hypertrophy Maturation Cellular replication - Answer- Hypertrophy