The form of protein used in standard parenteral nutrition solutions is:
a. hydrolyzed protein.
b. essential amino acids.
c. crystalline amino acids.
d. branched-chain amino acids.
Q. 2The percentage of energy provided by protein in parenteral nutrition is normally:
a. 10 to 15.
b. 10 to 20.
c. 15 to 20.
d. 20 to 30.
Q. 3Signs of overhydration include:
a. elevated blood urea nitrogen level.
b. weight loss.
c. decreased blood pressure.
d. edema.
Q. 4Patients who are receiving enteral feedings should:
a. sit upright in a chair.
b. have the head of the bed elevated 30 to 45 degrees.
c. have their head and feet elevated 30 to 45 degrees.
d. lie flat.
Q. 5A common definition of diarrhea is:
a. more than three stools per day or greater than 500 mL of stool per day for 2 consecutive days.
b. more than five stools per day for 3 consecutive days.
c. more than three watery stools in 4 hours accompanied by signs of dehydration.
d. at least 200 g of unformed stool for 3 consecutive days.
Q. 6Weight should be measured daily in patients receiving nutrition support to help determine their:
a. nutritional status.
b. hydration status.
c. energy balance.
d. nitrogen balance.
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