There is a great deal of variation in the timing of puberty based on racial and ethnic background.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 2Central TPN is indicated for each of the following except:
a. clients who cannot be fed through the GI tract.
b. situations in which long-term parenteral nutrition will be required.
c. situations in which fluids need to be restricted.
d. clients who are moderately malnourished.
Q. 3The dramatic physical growth and development experienced by adolescents is less than the rate of growth experienced during infancy.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 4Phelebitis may develop as a result of:
a. tube feeding intolerance.
b. refeeding syndrome.
c. peripheral parenteral nutrition.
d. the use of hypertonic formulas.
Q. 5Weight dissatisfaction is common among adolescent females during and immediately following puberty.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 6Which of the following medical conditions or treatments indicates the need for TPN?
a. severe swallowing disorders
b. mechanical ventilation
c. extremely high nutrient needs
d. paralytic ileus
Q. 7Menarche may be delayed in highly competitive athletes or in girls who severely restrict their caloric intake to reduce body weight.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 8Compared to enteral nutrition, parenteral nutrition:
a. carries a greater risk of complications.
b. is less expensive.
c. can be used for longer periods of time.
d. requires hospitalization.
Q. 9Discuss why protein is important and when higher protein intake may be recommended.
Q. 10Which of the following statements is true regarding the administration of medications to patients who are tube fed?
a. Medications should be given by mouth when possible.
b. All medications should be crushed before placing them in the feeding tube.
c. Place the patient in a prone position before administering medications.
d. Give all medications before flushing the feeding tube.
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