NURS 315- Nutrition Exam Questions And Accurate
Answers Latest Update
A) decreased bowel sounds B) prominent bony structures D) cool, rough, dry, scaly
skin, E) decreased reflexes and inattention - Answer During examination of the patient
with protein calorie malnutrition, the nurse would expect to find (Select all that apply)
A) Decreased bowel sounds
B) Prominent body structures
C) A flat or concave abdomen
D) Cool, rough, dry, scaly skin
E) Decreased reflexes and inattention.
NSF distended - Answer when malnourished, the abdomen is usually.
D) Mid upper arm circumference and triceps skin fold Answer The client's a) Height and
weight b) Body mass index c) Weight in relation to ideal body weight d) Mid upper arm
circumference and triceps skin fold
A) there is less irritation to the nasal and esophageal mucosa - Answer When initiating a
tube feeding for a client with severe protein calorie malnutrition, the nurse recognizes
that the significant benefit of a gastrostomy tube over a nasogastric tube is that
A) There is less irritation to the nasal and esophageal mucosa- NG are used short term
because of irritation
B) The patient experiences the sight and smells associated with eating
C) Aspiration resulting from reflux of formulas in the esophagus is less common
D) Routine checking for placement is not required because gastrostomy tubes do not
become displaced.
low levels of vitamins, can leak, reduces amount of fat and calories you absorb from the
, foods you eat, rapid weight loss, long term results - Answer roux-enY gastric bypass
advantages and disadvantages:
restrict and decrease food intake, less invasive, less chance of infection, band can slip,
can require a second procedure - Answer vertical banded advantages and
disadvantages:
C) plan for necessary modifications in equipment and nursing techniques before
initiating care - Answer During the care of the morbidly obese patient, it is important
that the nurse
A) Avoid reference to the patient's weight to avoid embarrassing the patient
B) Explain to the patient how important weight loss is for health maintenance
C) Anticipate, when appropriate, the need for accommodations in equipment and
nursing technique and plan care accordingly
D) Realize that complete assessment of each body system may not be possible due to
multiple folds of skin
A) avoid foods containing sugar and restrict fluids to prevent dumping syndrome -
Answer Nutritional education for the patient post roux-enY gastric bypass include the
need to
A) Avoid foods containing sugar and restrict fluids to prevent dumping syndrome
B) Gradually increase the amount of food ingested to preoperative levels
C) Maintain a long term liquid diet to prevent damage to the surgical site
D) Eat foods that contain complex carbohydrate, protein, and fiber to provide bulk to
intestinal contents.
clear liquid diet-Conclusion water based, fiber free, recommended for short term usage
jello, tea, coffee, broth-Conclusion examples of a clear liquid diet
full liquid diet-Conclusion milk based, provides water, calories, proteins, vitamins and
minerals
milk, pudding, custard, ice cream, yogurt-Conclusion examples of full liquid diet
Answers Latest Update
A) decreased bowel sounds B) prominent bony structures D) cool, rough, dry, scaly
skin, E) decreased reflexes and inattention - Answer During examination of the patient
with protein calorie malnutrition, the nurse would expect to find (Select all that apply)
A) Decreased bowel sounds
B) Prominent body structures
C) A flat or concave abdomen
D) Cool, rough, dry, scaly skin
E) Decreased reflexes and inattention.
NSF distended - Answer when malnourished, the abdomen is usually.
D) Mid upper arm circumference and triceps skin fold Answer The client's a) Height and
weight b) Body mass index c) Weight in relation to ideal body weight d) Mid upper arm
circumference and triceps skin fold
A) there is less irritation to the nasal and esophageal mucosa - Answer When initiating a
tube feeding for a client with severe protein calorie malnutrition, the nurse recognizes
that the significant benefit of a gastrostomy tube over a nasogastric tube is that
A) There is less irritation to the nasal and esophageal mucosa- NG are used short term
because of irritation
B) The patient experiences the sight and smells associated with eating
C) Aspiration resulting from reflux of formulas in the esophagus is less common
D) Routine checking for placement is not required because gastrostomy tubes do not
become displaced.
low levels of vitamins, can leak, reduces amount of fat and calories you absorb from the
, foods you eat, rapid weight loss, long term results - Answer roux-enY gastric bypass
advantages and disadvantages:
restrict and decrease food intake, less invasive, less chance of infection, band can slip,
can require a second procedure - Answer vertical banded advantages and
disadvantages:
C) plan for necessary modifications in equipment and nursing techniques before
initiating care - Answer During the care of the morbidly obese patient, it is important
that the nurse
A) Avoid reference to the patient's weight to avoid embarrassing the patient
B) Explain to the patient how important weight loss is for health maintenance
C) Anticipate, when appropriate, the need for accommodations in equipment and
nursing technique and plan care accordingly
D) Realize that complete assessment of each body system may not be possible due to
multiple folds of skin
A) avoid foods containing sugar and restrict fluids to prevent dumping syndrome -
Answer Nutritional education for the patient post roux-enY gastric bypass include the
need to
A) Avoid foods containing sugar and restrict fluids to prevent dumping syndrome
B) Gradually increase the amount of food ingested to preoperative levels
C) Maintain a long term liquid diet to prevent damage to the surgical site
D) Eat foods that contain complex carbohydrate, protein, and fiber to provide bulk to
intestinal contents.
clear liquid diet-Conclusion water based, fiber free, recommended for short term usage
jello, tea, coffee, broth-Conclusion examples of a clear liquid diet
full liquid diet-Conclusion milk based, provides water, calories, proteins, vitamins and
minerals
milk, pudding, custard, ice cream, yogurt-Conclusion examples of full liquid diet
