MNT II Final Exam Review Questions
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Primary function of the lungs - ✔✔Gas exchange
Respiratory quotient - ✔✔Measure of metabolism and lung function
Vco2/Vo2
Protein and iron deficiencies lead to - ✔✔Low Hgb, low oxygen-carrying capacity of
blood
Vit C is required for synthesis of... - ✔✔Collagen
What is aspiration? Name some foods that are easily aspirated - ✔✔Aspiration-
movement of food or fluid into the lungs
Food round in shape: nuts, popcorn, hot dog pieces
chunks of inadequately chewed food such as meat or raw vegetables
What are some current diet recommendations associated with asthma - ✔✔-Wholesome
foods to provide optimal energy
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,-Balance of nutrients and phytonutrients
-Correction of diagnosed energy and nutrient deficiencies or excesses
-Careful attn to food-drug interactions
-Monitoring for healthy pulmonary status
-Education
How are energy needs affected in those with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)? -
✔✔25-50% greater REE
Protein needs to provide what % of calories in those with bronchopulmonary dysplasia?
- ✔✔≥7% total calories
How can GER be treated? - ✔✔Thickened feedings
prone positioning
antacids
H2 receptor antagonists
What is the difference between late and early cor pulmonale (chronic obstructive
pulmonary dz)? - ✔✔Cor pulmonale- increased blood pressure which leads to
enlargement and failure of the right ventricle of the heart
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, Late (emphysema, type 1): mild hypoxemia, normal HCT
Early (chronic bronchitis, type 2): prominent hypoxia, high HCT
In those with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), what are the nutritional
assessment parameters to be checked? - ✔✔-Quality of life → ability to obtain, prepare
and consume food; supplemental oxygen when prescribed
-Weight status → BMI and weight changes (BMI <20 is malnutrition)
-Body composition → lower fat-free mass index and bone mineral density
-Bone density screening → increase risk of osteoporosis and vertebral fractures; risk
factors: older age, smoking, corticosteroid use and low body weight or BMI
What is the overall goal of MNT in COPD? - ✔✔repletion without overfeeding
In those with Respiratory Failure (RF), what are the energy/protein requirements? -
✔✔Energy: 1.2-1.4 x REE
Protein: 1.2-2.5 g/kg dry body weight
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Primary function of the lungs - ✔✔Gas exchange
Respiratory quotient - ✔✔Measure of metabolism and lung function
Vco2/Vo2
Protein and iron deficiencies lead to - ✔✔Low Hgb, low oxygen-carrying capacity of
blood
Vit C is required for synthesis of... - ✔✔Collagen
What is aspiration? Name some foods that are easily aspirated - ✔✔Aspiration-
movement of food or fluid into the lungs
Food round in shape: nuts, popcorn, hot dog pieces
chunks of inadequately chewed food such as meat or raw vegetables
What are some current diet recommendations associated with asthma - ✔✔-Wholesome
foods to provide optimal energy
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,-Balance of nutrients and phytonutrients
-Correction of diagnosed energy and nutrient deficiencies or excesses
-Careful attn to food-drug interactions
-Monitoring for healthy pulmonary status
-Education
How are energy needs affected in those with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)? -
✔✔25-50% greater REE
Protein needs to provide what % of calories in those with bronchopulmonary dysplasia?
- ✔✔≥7% total calories
How can GER be treated? - ✔✔Thickened feedings
prone positioning
antacids
H2 receptor antagonists
What is the difference between late and early cor pulmonale (chronic obstructive
pulmonary dz)? - ✔✔Cor pulmonale- increased blood pressure which leads to
enlargement and failure of the right ventricle of the heart
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, Late (emphysema, type 1): mild hypoxemia, normal HCT
Early (chronic bronchitis, type 2): prominent hypoxia, high HCT
In those with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), what are the nutritional
assessment parameters to be checked? - ✔✔-Quality of life → ability to obtain, prepare
and consume food; supplemental oxygen when prescribed
-Weight status → BMI and weight changes (BMI <20 is malnutrition)
-Body composition → lower fat-free mass index and bone mineral density
-Bone density screening → increase risk of osteoporosis and vertebral fractures; risk
factors: older age, smoking, corticosteroid use and low body weight or BMI
What is the overall goal of MNT in COPD? - ✔✔repletion without overfeeding
In those with Respiratory Failure (RF), what are the energy/protein requirements? -
✔✔Energy: 1.2-1.4 x REE
Protein: 1.2-2.5 g/kg dry body weight
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