Intake of which of the following nutrients is generally NOT decreased in the nutrition therapy of patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD)?
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The guideline for use of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrost…
The guideline for use of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) in patients with neurologic disease or disorders is to use
This is a closed book and closed note exam. Students are all…
This is a closed book and closed note exam. Students are allowed to use a simple calculator and a blank piece of scratch paper. Please destroy scratch paper on camera, when using RPNow, before exiting the recording session. No other resources allowed. The test must be completed in one sitting. Time Limit: No Time Limit
What would be the most appropriate goal rane for HbA1c for m…
What would be the most appropriate goal rane for HbA1c for most diabetic patients?
For a patient on a fluid restriction, the most appropriate f…
For a patient on a fluid restriction, the most appropriate formula (of those listed here) would contain ______ kcal/mL?
A patient is receiving intravenous solution that provides 1…
A patient is receiving intravenous solution that provides 120g of dextrose monohydrate (such as the dextrose in TPN or an dextrose IV fluid solution). How many calories does this provide the patient?
The term that refers to an adverse reaction to food that is…
The term that refers to an adverse reaction to food that is caused by a nonimmunologic mechanism is ______
M.L. is an 84 year old man who was admitted with a diagnosis…
M.L. is an 84 year old man who was admitted with a diagnosis of CVA. He is 70 inches tall and weighs 153 lbs with a usual weight of 180 lbs. After the first 36 hours of admission, his voluntary intake is reported to be very poor. He is unable to communicate with caregivers and family and has marked difficulty swallowing. You have received a consult for tube feeding recommendation. Write a nutrition prescription (goal mL/hr, what it provides, and any additional fluid). Include the weight you used for your calculations. Please use the following to help you write your nutrition prescription. Energy needs: 25-30 kcal/kg weight maintenance OR 30-35 kcal/kg weight gain Protein Needs:.8-1.0 g/kg protein for maintenance OR 1.0-1.5 g/kg for stress/increased needs Fluids: 1 mL/kcal JEVITY 1.0 Jevity 1.0.png
Infants with a genetic predisposition to atopic disease hav…
Infants with a genetic predisposition to atopic disease have an increased probability of developing food allergies. Which of the following may help reduce the likelihood of the infant developing food allergies?
As discussed in the video “Organizational Culture Explained”…
As discussed in the video “Organizational Culture Explained”, what is not one of the main types of cultures found in organizations?