Hyperalimentation - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 2: NUR150 / NUR 150 Fundamental Concepts of Practical Nursing I Exam Review | Questions and Verified Answers| Graded A (Latest 2023/ 2024) Hondros College QUESTION Are tube feeding used if the GI tract is not functioning at all? Answer: No QUESTION where can ostomies be placed Answer: esophagus, stomach and the jernunum QUESTION a continuous feeding is usually given over how many hours? Answer: 16 to 24 QUESTION a specific volume of formula give...

Parenteral Nutrition - correct answer Hyperalimentation IV feedings (intra venous) Enteral nutrition - correct answer Tube feedings Alimentation feedings Gut feedings Nutrition support teams - correct answer Physicians - GI doctor, ICU physicians, "hospitalists" Pharmacists - IV compatibilities, electrolytes Nurses - Lines clean, not get septic, teaching pts to go home on these, managing equipment Dietitians - dictate how much is needed (cal, pro, fat, cho), limits; needs mon...

Elements in a Chem 7/BMP NCPCBCG - correct answer Sodium Chloride Potassium CO2/Bicarbonate BUN Creatinine Glucose Elements in a Chem 12/CMP (what are you adding) (B_A4) - correct answer AST ALT Albumin Bilirubin Alkaline Phosphatase Sodium- Increased or decreased with diabetes? Increased or decreased with hypothyroidism? Increased or decreased with vomiting? Increased or decreased with pancreat...

which of the following should NOT be used to assess malnutrition in an irondeficient patient AND WHY a. transferrin b. shape of the fingernails c. anthropometrics d. prealbumin transferrin-NOT ACCURATE BC TRANSFERRIN IS ELEVATED WITH IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA DUE TO IT TRYING TO INCREASE THE TRANSPORT OF FERRITIN (THE STORAGE FORM OF IRON) a type 1 DM has an A1c of 9.0%. the client should: a. continue their current level of dm management b. decrease their CHO intake to prevent hypergl...

NR511 Midterm Questions and Answers Rated A+ Appendicitis -Risk: 10-30yo, men, low fiber, high fat/sugar/carb diet -S: Mild to severe colicky epigastric or periumbilical pain, but in 24 hours, moves to RLQ and exacerbated by walking or coughing.May radiate to testicles. maybe vomiting, sensation of constipation, but diarrhea present. low grade temp. chills & sudden cessation of pain=perforation -O: HTN/Tachy, flex R knee up to relieve pain when recumbent, guarding, rebound tenderness. -Dx: + Rov...

___________________ is the most common cause of infant death. - ️️SUID ____________________________ injury is the most common cause of trauma in children. - ️️Head injury A concern with children who depends on hyperalimentation, is if their catheter clogs their __________________________ could drop. - ️️BLood Glucose A Mature Minor is? - ️️In most States, older than 14 years of age and have formally been declared adults by the Court. Additionally patient cannot be on a psychia...

RD EXAM PREP-MNT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION | 2024/2025 | ALREADY PASSED which of the following is an inappropriate tool for assessing malnutrition in a patient with iron deficiency, and why? a. transferrin b. observation of fingernail shape c. anthropometric measurements d. prealbumin transferrin - it is not suitable because elevated transferrin levels occur in iron deficiency anemia as it attempts to increase ferritin transport (the storage form of iron). for a patient wi...

Appendicitis - Answer--Risk: 10-30yo, men, low fiber, high fat/sugar/carb diet -S: Mild to severe colicky epigastric or periumbilical pain, but in 24 hours, moves to RLQ and exacerbated by walking or coughing. May radiate to testicles. maybe vomiting, sensation of constipation, but diarrhea present. low grade temp. chills & sudden cessation of pain=perforation -O: HTN/Tachy, flex R knee up to relieve pain when recumbent, guarding, rebound tenderness. -Dx: + Rovsing, Psoas, Obturator, McBurne...

TPN aka  Hyperalimentation Indications for TPN  used to meet nutritional needs for pts who can't ingest, absorb, or digest essential nutrients via the GI tract TPN Nutrient Components  amino acids, glucose, fat emulsion, vitamins, electrolytes, minerals, trace elements, water, glucose concentration (10% for adults, 15-25% depending on condition of pt) Infusion Considerations  if glucose concentration > 10%, administered via central or PICC line; TPN infusions admin...

describe the Glasgow Coma Scale. - LOC assessment based on a score of 3-15, with scores less than 7 indicative of coma List four nursing diagnosis for the comatose client in order of priority (remember Maslow's hierarchy of needs to help determine priorities) - Ineffective breathing pattern, ineffective airway clearance, impaired gas exchange, and decreased cardiac output State 4 independent nursing interventions to maintain adequate respiration, airway, and oxygenation in the unconscious...