the guideline for use of a percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy (PEG) in patients with neurologic disease or disorders is to use
with patients whose swallowing function will not ensure adequate nutritional intake
which of the following foods is easiest to swallow for patients experiencing dif...
the guideline for use of a percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy (PEG) in patients
with neurologic disease or disorders is to use - ANSWER- with patients whose
swallowing function will not ensure adequate nutritional intake
which of the following foods is easiest to swallow for patients experiencing
difficulty swallowing? - ANSWER- Cool, soft textured foods with sauce or gravy
what is dysphagia? - ANSWER- difficulty swallowing
which of the following can occur with impaired swallowing? - ANSWER-
aspiration pneumonia
because of potential drug-nutrient interactions, it would be more beneficial to
provide the majority of their dietary protein to patients with Parkinson's disease...
- ANSWER- with the evening meal
which of the following requires the greatest coordination and control in order to
swallow? - ANSWER- liquids of thin consistancy
during which phase of swallowing does bolus formation occur? - ANSWER- oral
phase
a patient with ALS has a rating of 3 or 4 on the swallowing scale of the ALS
severity scale. which of the following interventions would be recommended in the
medical nutrition therapy plan? - ANSWER- supplemental tube feedings
, on the dysphagia outcome and severity scale, at what level is total assistance for
the patient necessary? - ANSWER- level 3
which of the following can result from thiamin deficiency - ANSWER- wernicke-
korsakoff syndrome
which of the following neurologic conditions is associated with over-or excessive
nutritional intake? - ANSWER- stroke
which of the following is characterized by a cholesterol plaque within an artery
that ruptures and promotes platelet aggregation to clog an already narrowed
artery? - ANSWER- thrombotic stroke
which of the following is NOT true of head-injured patients - ANSWER- they have
decreased energy needs
what is the guideline for accepted weight adjusted for tetraplegia? - ANSWER- 15
to 20 pounds less than ideal BMI
which of the following is the inability to perform purposeful, complex movements,
although no sensory or motor impairment is evident? - ANSWER- apraxia
in patients with ALS, nutritional therapy - ANSWER- maintain good nutritional
status and optimal funtion
a patient with ALS has a rating of 3 to 4 on the swallowing scale of the ALS
severity scale. which of the following interventions would be recommended in the
medical nutrition therapy plan? - ANSWER- supplemental tube feeding
patients with alzheimer's disease often experience - ANSWER- malnutrition
which vitamin is being actively researched as protective in memory disorders
such as Alzheimer's disease because of its role cell lipid membrane structure? -
ANSWER- choline
Ketogenic diet can treat - ANSWER- epilepsy
for which condition might a ketogenic diet be used in treatment - ANSWER-
epilepsy
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