Mr. Avery is a 77-year-old retired engineer. He is 5'10 tall and weighs 171 pounds. He suffered a ...

Mr. Avery is a 77-year-old retired engineer. He is 5'10 tall and weighs 171 pounds. He suffered a stroke, which left him with left-sided paralysis, and he is having difficulty swallowing so he is unable to meet his nutritional needs via oral intake at this time.
  Mr. Avery's physician is hopeful that his swallowing ability will improve in the coming weeks. Which feeding route would be most appropriate for Mr. Avery at this time?
 
 a. orogastric
  b. nasojejunal
  c. nasogastric
  d. parenteral

Q. 2

Under half of U.S. adolescents attend a physical education class at least once a week.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 3

Mr. Avery is a 77-year-old retired engineer. He is 5'10 tall and weighs 171 pounds. He suffered a stroke, which left him with left-sided paralysis, and he is having difficulty swallowing so he is unable to meet his nutritional needs via oral intake at this time.
  Which form of nutrition support is appropriate for Mr. Avery at this time?
 
 a. total parenteral nutrition
  b. tube feeding
  c. oral enteral supplement
  d. peripheral parenteral nutrition

Q. 4

Adolescent vegetarians have been found to be at high risk for engaging in unhealthy and often extreme weight-loss behaviors.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 5

All of the following are criteria for the selection of candidates for home parenteral and enteral nutrition except:
 
 a. the cleanliness of the home environment.
  b. the client's financial resources.
  c. the ability of the patient or caregiver to learn the necessary procedures.
  d. the client's expected lifespan.

Q. 6

Teens below the 15th percentile of weight-for-height or BMI-for-age are considered to be underweight.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false