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ASPEN Pre course Study Guide Exam Questions and Verified for Accuracy Answers 2024/2025 Which is considered appropriate management of hypergranulation around the PEG site? 1: Keeping the area dry2: Using a tube stabilizing device3: Applying an occlusive dressing4: Cauterization with silver nitrate - correct answer 4 An 82 year old woman s/p CVA with dysphagia and subsequent PEG tube placement weighing 45kg is initiated on tube feeds which provide 1500kcal and 63gm protein per liter. The t...

ASPEN Actual final Pretest Exam practice Guide with complete and detailed solutions 2024/2025 Why might small bowel feeding increase the amount of feeding delivered in postoperative patients with high GRVs? - correct answer Recovery of gastric emptying may be slower than return of small bowel motility in post-operative patients What is the preferred method of feeding in the small bowel? - correct answer Continuous feeding (bolus and gravity feeding are poorly tolerated) Why should holdi...

ASPEN Post Assessment Actual Final Exam Questions with all Questions Accurately Answered 2024/2025 What occurs during the terminal state of emulsion destabilization, commonly known as cracking? - correct answer In this stage, small lipid particles coalesce to form large droplets ranging in size from 5-50 or more microns. These oil droplets pose potential clinical danger. When does the initial stage in emulsion breakdown (creaming) occur? - correct answer Occurs almost immediately upon stan...

ASPEN Final Competency Certification Study Guide Exam Questions with Certified for Accuracy Answers 2024/2025 What is the ASPEN Clinical Guideline for osmolarity in peripheral parenteral nutrition? - correct answer ASPEN Clinical Guidelines suggest that PN with an osmolarity of up to 900 mOsm/L can be safely infused peripherally. What can occur if hypertonic parenteral solutions exceeding 900 mOsm/L are infused through a peripheral catheter? - correct answer May result in phlebitis What i...

ASPEN Problem Solving Exam Questions and With Distinction level Marking scheme updated 2024/2025 A patient with refractory hypokalemia should be assessed for what related electrolyte disorder? A. hypernatremia B. hyponatremia C. hyperphosphatemia D. hypomagnesemia - correct answer D. hypomagnesemia magnesium is important in the regulation of intracellular potassium. Hypomagnesemia may result in refractory hypokalemia, likely due to accelerated renal potassium loss or impairment of so...

ASPEN Problem Solving Exam Questions and With Distinction level Marking scheme updated 2024/2025 The initial daily protein requirements for a critically ill trauma patient weighing 70 kg and having a BMI of 23.4 kg/m2 are 1: 55-70 grams.2: 70-105 grams.3: 105-140 grams.4: 140-175 grams. - correct answer 1.5-2 g/ kg Which of the following types of feeding delivery methods is most appropriate for patients with a jejunostomy? 1: Bolus2: Gravity3: Intermittent4: Continuous pump - correct ans...

ASPEN Knowledge test Exam Toolkit Questions and Verified Marking Scheme 2024/2025 Use of a semi-elemental or elemental formula in place of a polymeric formula should be considered with: a. initiation of enteral nutrition b. intolerance to polymeric formula c. intestinal failure d. pancreatitis - correct answer b. intolerance to polymeric formula The FDA currently recommends that daily intake of parenteral aluminum not exceed what amount? a. 2 mcg/kg/day b. 5 mcg/kg/day ...

ASPEN modules Study guide Exam Questions with Key Marking Scheme Updated 2024/2025 Which of the following components is NOT a major source of aluminum contamination in parenteral nutrition solutions? 1: Potassium phosphate 2: Sodium phosphate 3: Calcium Gluconate 4: Lipid injectable emulsion (ILE) - correct answer 4: Lipid injectable emulsion (ILE) Which of the following best reflects the use of specialized nutrition support (SNS) in patients with a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) status? ...

ASPEN Key Exam Guide Questions and Integral Marking Scheme version 2024/2025 Which of the following statements is true relating to hydrochloric acid (HCl) and protein digestion? A. HCl aids in the conversion of pepsin to pepsinogen. B. HCl denatures protein structures to make them more susceptible to enzymatic action. C. HCl is secreted by the pariental cells within the duodenum in response to dietary proteins. D. HCl's release is stimulated by the hormone insulin. - correct answer B. ...

ASPEN Problem set Exam Questions with all answers Correctly provided Latest 2024/2025 Which of the following statements is true relating to hydrochloric acid (HCl) and protein digestion? A. HCl Aids in the conversion of pepsin to pepsinogen. B. HCl denatures protein structures to make them more susceptible to enzymatic action C. HCl is secreted by the parietal cells within the duodenum in response to dietary proteins. D. HCl's release is stimulated by the hormone insulin - correct an...