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NGT size CORRECT ANSWER 8 - 16 french 36 inches Nasoenteric tube size CORRECT ANSWER 8 - 12 french Duodenal: 43 inches Jejunal: 60 inches Gastrostomy tube size CORRECT ANSWER 12 - 28 french G-J tube size CORRECT ANSWER 6 - 12 french Most common complication s/p enterostomy tube placement CORRECT ANSWER peristomal infection Buried bumper syndrome CORRECT ANSWER results from growth of gastric mucosa over the internal bumper risk factors: excessive tension between internal/extern...

CNSC Exam Questions and Answers (100%Correct). Microcytic hypochromic anemia is a result of a deficiency in... - Answer Iron or Copper Macrocytic anemia results from a deficiency of... - Answer B12 or Folate Consequences of long-term parenteral nutrition - Answer Anemia Leukopenia Neutropenia Skeletal abnormalities Symptoms of copper deficiency - Answer Sensory ataxia Lower extremity spasticity Parathesis in extremities Leukopenia Neutropenia Hypercholesterolemia Increased erythroc...

Which of the following additives has the greatest risk over time of destabilizing the intravenous fat emulsion (IVFE) in a total nutrient admixture (TNA)? a. sodium chloride b. calcium acetate c. iron dextran d. potassium phosphate Answer - c. iron dextran Which of the following factors has been associated with an increase ion prescribing errors related to PN formulations? a. standardized PN order form b. calciulation of PN dosages c. PN components ordered as amount per da...

Half life of albumin and pre-albumin CORRECT ANSWER Albumin: 14-20 days Prealbumin: 2-3 days List negative acute phase proteins CORRECT ANSWER Prealbumin Albumin Transferrin Retinol-binding protein (decreased in inflammation) List positive acute-phase proteins CORRECT ANSWER Cytokines CRP (c-reactive protein) Define sarcopenia CORRECT ANSWER Age-related muscle mass Cachexia CORRECT ANSWER Loss of muscle mass, irrespective of adipose tissue changes (not responsive to nutrition...

In an intensive care setting, which of the following complications associated with malnutrition is most likely to occur as a result of the failure to begin nutrition support early in the treatment regimen? CORRECT ANSWER Increased serum levels of protein-bound drugs Which of the following is the inpatient glycemic target for critically ill patients? 1: 80-110 mg/dL 2: 140-180 mg/dL 3: 181-210 mg/dL 4: 211-240 mg/dL CORRECT ANSWER 2: 140-180 mg/dL Targets <110mg/dL are not reco...

EN major benefits CORRECT ANSWER -maintains functional integrity of gut -nutrients undergo first pass metabolism which helps promote efficient nutrient utilization -presence of nutrients in small intestine maintains normal gallbladder function (reduces risk of cholecystitis) -helps prevent bacterial translocation when long term EN devices used CORRECT ANSWER if needed for > 4-6 weeks refeeding syndrome basics CORRECT ANSWER -typically see symptoms 2-5 days after starting nutrition ...

In an intensive care setting, which of the following complications associated with malnutrition is most likely to occur as a result of the failure to begin nutrition support early in the treatment regimen? CORRECT ANSWER Increased serum levels of protein-bound drugs Which of the following is the inpatient glycemic target for critically ill patients? 1: 80-110 mg/dL 2: 140-180 mg/dL 3: 181-210 mg/dL 4: 211-240 mg/dL CORRECT ANSWER 2: 140-180 mg/dL Targets <110mg/dL are not reco...

CNSC Exam Questions and Answers (100%Correct). Microcytic hypochromic anemia is a result of a deficiency in... - Answer Iron or Copper Macrocytic anemia results from a deficiency of... - Answer B12 or Folate Consequences of long-term parenteral nutrition - Answer Anemia Leukopenia Neutropenia Skeletal abnormalities Symptoms of copper deficiency - Answer Sensory ataxia Lower extremity spasticity Parathesis in extremities Leukopenia Neutropenia Hypercholesterolemia Increased erythroc...