Studies show that adequate intakes of folate prior to pregnancy can reduce the incidence of _____. ...

Studies show that adequate intakes of folate prior to pregnancy can reduce the incidence of _____.
 a. spina bifida
 b. cerebral palsy
 c. ADHD
 d. ASD
 e. type 1 diabetes

Q. 2

The nurse realizes that the venous access site selected for a client on PN is based on:
 
 a. his risk for aspiration.
  b. his gastrointestinal function.
  c. the expected duration of his IV nutrition support.
  d. his psychological status.

Q. 3

There appears to be an inverse relationship between serum _____ and vitamin D levels.
 a. insulin
 b. triglyceride
 c. cholesterol
 d. parathyroid hormone
  e. erythropoietin

Q. 4

A tube-fed patient requires 2175 mL of water to meet his fluid needs. The tube feeding provides 1995 mL of water per day. How many 60-mL flushes with water will the nurse need to deliver to meet the patient's fluid needs?
 
 a. 2
  b. 3
  c. 4
  d. 5

Q. 5

Which indicator of iron stores is the most sensitive?
 a. hemoglobin
 b. hematocrit
 c. plasma ferritin
 d. apolipoprotein A-1
  e. apolipoprotein B

Q. 6

Mr. White is feeling anxious about being on a tube feeding. The nurse can help alleviate his fears by all of the following except:
 
 a. allowing him to see and touch the feeding tube.
  b. allowing him to taste the enteral product.
  c. explaining how the tube feeding will work.
  d. assuring him that he can still swallow foods and beverages with the tube in place.