Reference no: EM133316235
Questions
1. Samuel is an 88-year-old patient with a gastrostomy tube. The healthcare provider knows that Samuel will not always recognize thirst, even though he may need extra water. To evaluate Samuel's hydration status, the provider will check his ____.
white blood cell count
respiratory rate
blood urea nitrogen
waist circumference
2. What is usually the main source of energy provided by parenteral nutrition?
carbohydrate
protein
fat
amino acids
3. Prescription drugs are given over-the-counter (OTC) status when ____.
20 years have passed since the drug was first released
they are considered safe enough for self-medication
the bioavailability of the drug is similar to that of a generic preparation
their mechanism of action outweighs their side effects
4. A formula with an osmolality greater than that of blood serum is known as a(n) ____ formula.
isotonic
hypertonic
enteral
complete
5. The administration of a second solution using a separate port is called a ____.
Y-connector
piggyback
double lumen tube
distal port
6. Marc Jejune is a 30-year-old single male who exercises and follows a healthy diet. His physician admits Marc to the medical-surgical unit for evaluation. At his doctor's appointment prior to his admission, he complained of poor appetite, constipation, nausea, and vomiting for 3 days. Marc will need intestinal surgery and will be NPO for 10 to 14 days. How can his medical team meet his nutritional needs?
regular diet
elemental formula
PPN
TPN
7. Which type of parenteral nutrition is provided at night so patients can participate in routine activities during the day?
continuous
cyclic
peripheral
piggyback
8. An opening in the abdomen through which a feeding tube can be passed to the stomach is called a(n) ____.
ileostomy
endoscopic jejunostomy
gastrostomy
duodenostomy
9. The benefits of cyclic infusion of TPN include ____.
maintenance of high insulin levels
increase in fat stores
flexibility in the daily scheduling of activities
achievement of a negative nitrogen balance
10. Maria is a home health dietitian. She is evaluating a new TPN patient. She expects that the patient will want to change his regimen to ____.
continuous infusion
cyclic infusion
NPO
bolus infusion
11. To prevent bacterial contamination and maintain stability, parenteral solutions are ____.
warmed to room temperature prior to infusion
exposed to light
pasteurized
compounded in the pharmacy under aseptic conditions