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NUR 101 ( LATEST 2024 / 2025 ) NUTRITION | PASSED | A+ RATED GUIDE | NEW FULL EXAM
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NUR 101 NUTRITION1. continuous feedings
Answer
provide a constant flow of formula and an even distribution of nutrition throughout the day
2. pump-controlled infusions
Answer
recommended for jejunal feedings and for gastrostomy feedings given by continuous infusionto
decrease gastroesophageal reflux
3. gravity feedings
Answer
type of feeding schedule where you will regulate the drip rate by adjusting a clamp on the
tubing. this type increases the risk of reflux, diarrhea, and aspriration
4. cyclic feedings
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patient is able to eat meals and participate in activities through- out the day but receives an
infusion of enteral formula at night while at rest
5. intermittent feedings
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feedings are given on a regular or periodic basis several times a day, usually over 30-60 minutes
6. bolus
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in this method of feedings, you use a syringe to deliver 300 to 400 mL of formula through the
tube over a 5-10 minute period
7. open system
,Answer
feeding is exposed to the environment.
8. closed system
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feeding is prefilled and functions much like IV fluid
9. parenteral nutrition
Answer
delivery of nutrition intravenously into a large, central vein
10. PN solutions
Answer
contain concentration of dextrose in water, along with amino acids, vitamins, mineral, trace
elements and can provide 20-30 kcal per kg/d. administered into a ventral venous access
catheter
11. lipid emulsions
Answer
contain essential fatty acids, triglycerides, and supplemental kcal. administered weekly for
patients who rely on PN to prevent essential fatty acid deficiency. they also add calories to PN thus
reducing the risk of glucose fluctuations.
12. macronutrients
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supply the body with energy (kcal)
13. micronutrients
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help manufacture, repair, and maintain cells
14. what are the energy nutrients?
, Answer
carbohydrates, proteins and lipids
15. anabolism
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involves the formation of larger molecules from smaller ones
16. catabolism
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involves the breakdown of larger molecules into smaller compo- nents
17. what are the primary energy source?
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carbohydrates
18. carbohydrates
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supply energy for muscle and organ function spare protein
enhance insulin secretion increase satiety
improve absorption of sodium and excretion of calcium
19. proteins
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tissue building metabolism
immune system function fluid balance
acid-base balance secondary energy source
20. lipids
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supply essential nutrients energy source
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