CN Clinical Procedures & Protocols 4

Question 1

A patient with a nonfunctional GI tract expected to need nutrition support for more than 7-10 days is best managed with:

Accepted Answer

Parenteral nutrition

Answer

When the gut cannot be used, parenteral nutrition delivers nutrients intravenously and is indicated for longer-term support.

Question 2

Which step comes first in the Nutrition Care Process?

Accepted Answer

Nutrition assessment

Answer

The Nutrition Care Process begins with assessment, followed by diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring/evaluation.

Question 3

A PES statement in nutrition documentation links which three elements?

Accepted Answer

Problem, etiology, and signs/symptoms

Answer

A PES statement structures the nutrition diagnosis as Problem related to Etiology as evidenced by Signs/symptoms.

Question 4

Indirect calorimetry determines energy expenditure by measuring:

Accepted Answer

Oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production

Answer

Indirect calorimetry calculates energy expenditure from measured VO2 and VCO2 gas exchange.

Question 5

Before counseling a patient with stage 4 chronic kidney disease, which laboratory pair is most essential to review for dietary mineral restrictions?

Accepted Answer

Serum potassium and phosphorus

Answer

Potassium and phosphorus commonly accumulate in advanced CKD and drive key dietary restrictions.

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