MNT UPPER GI TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

MNT UPPER GI TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS

Purpose of clear liquid diet - ANSWER to supply fluid and energy in a
form that requires minimal digestion and stimulation of the GI tract

Use a clear liquid diet when - ANSWER -Initial recovery phase after
abdominal surgery
-After a period of IV feeding
-Acute GI disturbances
-Assist with fluid and electrolyte replacement
-1st step in oral alimentation
-short-term or transition

Clear liquid beverages - ANSWER Clear fruit juices (apple, cranberry,
grape)
Strained juices (orange, lemonade, grapefruit)
Clear coffee or tea as tolerated
Carbonated beverages as tolerated

Clear liquid soups - ANSWER Clear broths
Bouillon

Clear liquid sweets and desserts - ANSWER Clear fruit-flavored or
unflavored gelatin
Fruit ice from clear fruit juice
Plain hard candy (butterscotch)
Sugar
Honey
Sugar substitutes
Frozen pops

Clear liquid diet miscellaneous - ANSWER Salt
High protein broth
High protein gelatin dessert
Other commercially prepared low-residue nutritional supplements

,Full liquid diet purpose - ANSWER transition between clear liquids and
solid foods

Full liquid diet use when - ANSWER use in patient with chewing,
swallowing or difficulties digesting solid foods (thickened appropriately)

Full liquid diet beverages - ANSWER Clear fruit juices
Strained juices
Clear coffee or tea
Clear carbonated beverages
Milk
Cream
Cocoa
Vegetable juices

Full liquid diet breads and cereals - ANSWER Cooked refined cereal
(Cream of Wheat, Malt-O-Meal)

Full liquid diet fruit - ANSWER Semi-liquid fruit like applesauce
Smoothies

Full liquid diet soups - ANSWER Clear broths
Bouillon
Creamed and strained soup
Vegetable purees

Full liquid diet meat (substitutes) - ANSWER Plain or fruit flavored
smoothie

Full liquid diet sweets and desserts - ANSWER Clear fruit-flavored or
unflavored gelatin
Fruit ice from clear fruit juice
Plain hard candy (butterscotch)
Sugar
Honey
Sugar substitutes
Frozen pops

, Ice Cream
Pudding

Full liquid diet miscellaneous - ANSWER Salt
High protein broth
High protein gelatin dessert
Other commercially prepared low-residue nutritional supplements
Butter
Honey
Syrup
Spices as tolerated

Soft diet purpose - ANSWER transition between full liquids and solid
foods; nutritionally adequate

Soft diet beveages - ANSWER Milk
Milk products
All other beverages

Soft diet breads and cereals - ANSWER White breads
Refined-wheat breads
Light rye enriched bread
Soft rolls
Crackers
Cooked or RTE cereals

Soft diet desserts - ANSWER Cakes
Cookies
Pies
Pudding
Custard
Ice cream
Sherbet
Gelatin made with allowed foods
Fruit ice and frozen pops

Soft diet fats - ANSWER Butter or fortified margarine
Salad dressings