TIBC, total iron binding capacity, is the test used to determine the saturation ability for what iron marker?
a. Transferrin
b. Ferritin
c. Hemoglobin
d. Protoporphyrin
Q. 2The usual nutrient density of enteral formulas ranges between:
a. 0.5 and 1.0 kcal/mL
b. 1.0 and 2.0 kcal/mL
c. 2.0 and 2.5 kcal/mL
d. 3.0 and 3.5 kcal/mL
e. 4.0 and 5.5 kcal/mL
Q. 3Symptoms associated with acute pancreatitis include:
a. diarrhea, bloody stools, and abdominal cramping.
b. epigastric pain and ascites.
c. flatulence, diarrhea, and abdominal distention.
d. fever and headache.
e. abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting.
Q. 4Patient X has a hemoglobin of 11 g/dL (Normal: 12-16 g/dL) and a hematocrit of 33 (Normal: 36-48). From this information, which of the following can be assessed?
a. This patient has an anemia.
b. This patient has an anemia of chronic disease.
c. This patient has a folate-deficiency anemia.
d. This patient has iron-deficiency anemia.
Q. 5Which best describes an advantage of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube?
a. The tube can be inserted at the bedside
b. The tube is used for short-term feedings
c. It allows for bolus feedings
d. There is little risk of infection
e. The tube can be used for IV fluids
Q. 6The most common cause of chronic pancreatitis in children is:
a. phenylketonuria.
b. sickle cell anemia.
c. necrotizing enterocolitis.
d. cystic fibrosis.
e. hypothyroidism.
Q. 7Which of the following is NOT a measure used for evaluating visceral protein loss?
a. Transferrin
b. Fibronectin
c. C-reactive protein
d. Transthyretin
Q. 8The protein component of most enteral formulas comes from:
a. lactose.
b. monosaccharides.
c. dextrin and fatty acids.
d. albumin and whey.
e. soy or casein.
Q. 9Which intervention is appropriate for a patient with an acute attack of cholangitis?
a. A low-fat diet
b. Decreased fluid intake
c. Supplementation with vitamin B6
d. Enteral nutrition
e. Increased carbohydrate intake
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