Chapter 16 – Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Chapter 16 – Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

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Multiple Choice

c      K     430                 1.     Enteral nutrition includes:

1. TPN.
2. PPN.
3. tube feedings.
4. simple IVs.

b      K     430                 2.     Enteral nutrition provides nutrients using:

1. the lymphatic system.
2. the gastrointestinal tract.
3. central veins.
4. peripheral veins.

b      K     430                 3.     Parenteral nutrition refers to the delivery of nutrient solutions into:

1. the mouth.
2. a vein.
3. the intestines.
4. the stomach.

c      K     431                 4.     Types of formulas that contain intact proteins are called:

1. disease-specific formulas.
2. hydrolyzed formulas.
3. standard formulas.
4. modular formulas.

c      K     431                 5.     Enteral formulas that consist of pureed whole foods are called:

1. standard.
2. hydrolyzed.
3. blenderized.
4. modular.

d      A     431                 6.     All of the following are characteristics of elemental formulas except:

1. they contain broken-down molecules of protein.
2. they require only minimal digestion.
3. they are used for patients who have compromised digestive or absorptive functions.
4. they are recommended for patients who are able to digest and absorb nutrients without difficulty.

a      K     431                 7.     A drawback to using specialized or disease-specific formulas is:

1. they are expensive.
2. patients do not tolerate them well.
3. they cause high gastric residuals.
4. they are not available for common chronic conditions.

c      K     431                 8.     Which of the following statements about modular formulas is false? Modular formulas:

1. are prepared for patients who require specific nutrient combinations.
2. are created from individual macronutrients.
3. are general-use, complete formulas.
4. may be added to other enteral formulas to adjust the nutrient composition.