Briefly describe the three major hypotheses that explain the impairment of neurotransmission involved with hepatic encephalopathy.
Q. 2A hospital uses electronic medical records. Which of the following is an appropriate example of application of HIPAA guidelines?
a. The RD should not be able to access the electronic medical records from a public computer terminal.
b. When the patient is sleeping, the RD can discuss potential care plans with the patient's family and friends.
c. The RD should not have access to the electronic medical records.
d. The RD can talk to her colleagues about a specific patient to get suggestions for the patient's care.
Q. 3Feeding access is achieved when a feeding tube is placed into the stomach or _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Q. 4Describe a basic nutrition assessment for a patient with gallbladder disease.
Q. 5Which of the following would be an appropriate practice to follow when charting in the medical record?
a. Write the chart note immediately after you do anything significant.
b. Start a new note on a blank page, even if space is available under a prior note.
c. Use only complete sentences to make yourself clear.
d. When listing individual datum, start each on a new line on the page.
Q. 6Enteral nutrition refers to delivery of nutrients distal to the oral cavity of the gastrointestinal tract via a tube, catheter, or _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Q. 7List three different causes of cirrhosis found in the United States.