Deck 19: Nutritional Management and Ng Intubation

Question 1

Feeding a client unable to feed himself should encompass all the following activities except

A)Asking the order in which he wants the food to be fed to him.
B)Alternating foods.
C)Having all food and fluids handled only by the nurse.
D)Talking with the client during the meal.

Answer 1

Having all food and fluids handled only by the nurse.

Question 2

The nurse is administering a 200 mL nasogastric feeding.Upon aspirating,there is 50 mL of residual.The next action is to

A)Discard aspirate and begin tube feeding.
B)Replace aspirate and begin tube feeding.
C)Discard aspirate and hold the tube feeding.
D)Replace aspirate and hold the tube feeding.

Answer 2

Replace aspirate and begin tube feeding.

Question 3

One serving of meat should weigh .

Answer 3

2-3 oz.

Question 4

The nurse is caring for a client with a large-bore NG tube inserted for feeding.The nurse checks for placement,and there is no aspirate.What is the appropriate nursing intervention?

A)Flush the tube and again attempt to aspirate contents.
B)Note length of exposed tubing.
C)Connect the syringe to the feeding tube and proceed with the feeding.
D)Remove the feeding tube and insert a new one.

Question 5

Small-bore feeding tubes differ from large-bore tubes in the following way:

A)They are easier to insert.
B)Placement is more reliable.
C)They are used for continuous feeding.
D)An elevated position is not required for feeding.

Question 6

Describe three actions the nurse carries out in preparation for serving a food tray.
a.______________
b.______________
c.______________

Question 7

A client with advanced cirrhosis of the liver is most likely to be placed on which of the following diets?

A)High protein,low potassium
B)Low protein,low sodium
C)Fat controlled,low potassium,low sodium
D)High protein,high fat,low carbohydrate

Question 8

To insert a nasogastric tube,the nurse measures from the ________ to the ________ and to the ________ before insertion.

A)Tip of the nose,chin,middle of sternum
B)Tip of the ear lobe,chin,xiphoid process
C)Tip of the ear,bridge of the nose,xiphoid process,minus 6 inches
D)Tip of the nose,tip of the ear lobe,xiphoid process

Question 9

This newly admitted female client 5'6" and weighs 165 pounds.What is her BMI?

A)20
B)26.6
C)27.5
D)30

Question 10

A client with renal disease is most likely to be placed on which type of diet?

A)High protein,high carbohydrate,and low potassium
B)High protein,high fat,and low carbohydrate
C)Low calcium,low sodium,and high purine
D)Low protein,low potassium,and low sodium

Question 11

State two nursing diagnoses that could be used when a nutritional problem is evident.
a.______________
b.______________

Question 12

Place an S in front of the foods high in sodium and a P for foods high in potassium.
_________ a.Butter
_________ b.Shellfish
_________ c.Green vegetables
_________ d.Frozen entrees
_________ e.Orange juice
_________ f.Dried dates