Exam-2750 Exam 2 with Complete Solutions
Therapeutic diet Correct-nutrition becomes therapeutic when modifications are made
based on client needs (increasing/decreasing calories or nutrients, modifying consistency)
Clear liquid Correct-clear/liquid at food temp, leaves little residue in the intestine.
Includes: water, sprite, ginger ale, coffee/tea, popsicle, broth
Full liquid Correct-liquid at room temp; more variety and nutritional support than CL.
Includes: milk, soup, veggie/fruit juice, plain ice cream, sherbert, pudding, strained
fruits/veggies
Pureed Correct-liquids and foods pureed to semisolid form
Soft Correct-whole foods that are low in fiber, lightly seasoned and easily digestible. (soft
on digestive tract, ie. BRAT diet)
Mechanically altered Correct-regular diet that is modified in texture only. EXCLUDES most
raw fruits/veggies with seeds, nuts, and dried fruits. Foods are chopped, ground, mashed,
, Exam-2750 Exam 2 with Complete Solutions
softened. Used for pts with chewing/swallowing difficulties, after surgery to
head/neck/mouth
Standard formula (polymeric) Correct-composed of whole proteins (preferred- contains
more nutrients)
Hydrolyzed formulas (elemental) Correct-partially digested proteins; for those with
impaired digestion/absorption (pancreatic, GI inflammatory disorders)
Choose the most appropriate enteral formula for a given patient Correct---
Transnasal tubes: short term Correct-Nasogastric (NG) or nasojejunal (NJ)
-Temporary
-Small diameter
-less freedom
-aesthetic disadvantage
Greater risk of aspiration
, Exam-2750 Exam 2 with Complete Solutions
Surgically created ostomy: long term Correct-Gastrostomy (GT or G-tube, PEG tube) and
jejunostomy (JT or J-tube) or combination of both
MIC-KEY: Correct-skin level device (can bathe, swim/be in water, less likely to get pulled
out)
continuous drip feeding Correct-over 24 hours, most commonly used administration
method in hospitalized patients. Must be stop every 4 hours for 20-30ml of water to clear
tubing/hydrate pt
Cyclic Feeding Correct-12 hours on/12 hours off (might be eating during the day and tube
feeding at night)
Intermittent Correct-different times throughout the day (4-6x daily of 250-400ml infused
over 30-45 mins)
Therapeutic diet Correct-nutrition becomes therapeutic when modifications are made
based on client needs (increasing/decreasing calories or nutrients, modifying consistency)
Clear liquid Correct-clear/liquid at food temp, leaves little residue in the intestine.
Includes: water, sprite, ginger ale, coffee/tea, popsicle, broth
Full liquid Correct-liquid at room temp; more variety and nutritional support than CL.
Includes: milk, soup, veggie/fruit juice, plain ice cream, sherbert, pudding, strained
fruits/veggies
Pureed Correct-liquids and foods pureed to semisolid form
Soft Correct-whole foods that are low in fiber, lightly seasoned and easily digestible. (soft
on digestive tract, ie. BRAT diet)
Mechanically altered Correct-regular diet that is modified in texture only. EXCLUDES most
raw fruits/veggies with seeds, nuts, and dried fruits. Foods are chopped, ground, mashed,
, Exam-2750 Exam 2 with Complete Solutions
softened. Used for pts with chewing/swallowing difficulties, after surgery to
head/neck/mouth
Standard formula (polymeric) Correct-composed of whole proteins (preferred- contains
more nutrients)
Hydrolyzed formulas (elemental) Correct-partially digested proteins; for those with
impaired digestion/absorption (pancreatic, GI inflammatory disorders)
Choose the most appropriate enteral formula for a given patient Correct---
Transnasal tubes: short term Correct-Nasogastric (NG) or nasojejunal (NJ)
-Temporary
-Small diameter
-less freedom
-aesthetic disadvantage
Greater risk of aspiration
, Exam-2750 Exam 2 with Complete Solutions
Surgically created ostomy: long term Correct-Gastrostomy (GT or G-tube, PEG tube) and
jejunostomy (JT or J-tube) or combination of both
MIC-KEY: Correct-skin level device (can bathe, swim/be in water, less likely to get pulled
out)
continuous drip feeding Correct-over 24 hours, most commonly used administration
method in hospitalized patients. Must be stop every 4 hours for 20-30ml of water to clear
tubing/hydrate pt
Cyclic Feeding Correct-12 hours on/12 hours off (might be eating during the day and tube
feeding at night)
Intermittent Correct-different times throughout the day (4-6x daily of 250-400ml infused
over 30-45 mins)
