ASPEN| American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition|Tests Bundle Set

Question: 1Which of the following acute changes in the serum chemistry profile would be expected in a patient who is experiencing tumor lysis syndrome(TLS)? 1: Hypercalcemia and hypomagnesemia2: Hyperkalemia and hyperphosphatemia3: Hypernatremia and hypermagnesemia4: Hypocalcemia and hyperphosphate...

Medicare approved indications for home parenteral nutrition include which of the following? a. supplement to enteral nutrition b. end-stage renal disease c. long-term loss of gastrointestinal function d. delayed gastric emptying CORRECT ANSWER c. long-term loss of gastrointestinal functio...

What is thrombophlebitis? CORRECT ANSWER inflammation of a vein associated with a clot formation Rapid intravenous infusion of potassium phosphate may result in CORRECT ANSWER thrombophlebitis What is the most common complication associated with PN administration? CORRECT ANSWER Hyperglycemia ...

Which of the following practices is most likely to succeed in improving oral nutrient intake in patients with a prolonged history of weight loss due to poor intake, nausea, and depressed appetite? A. Providing a high-energy oral liquid supplement 3 times daily B. Offering 6 small, low-fat meals da...

Does the use of a nutrition risk indicator identify patients who will most likely benefit from nutrition therapy? CORRECT ANSWER yes, NUTRIC score and risk screening should be used. High nutrition risk identifies those patients most likely to benefit from early EN therapy. What additional tools, ...

Which of the following is the largest component of total energy expenditure (TEE)? A. RMR B. Thermic effect of digestion C. Physical Activity D. Metabolic Stress CORRECT ANSWER *A. RMR* The thermogenic effect of digestion is generally thought to contribute to no more than 10% to TEE. Activity...

Which of the following practices is most likely to succeed in improving oral nutrient intake in patients with a prolonged history of weight loss due to poor intake, nausea, and depressed appetite? A. Providing a high-energy oral liquid supplement 3 times daily B. Offering 6 small, low-fat meals da...

1 → Insufficient energy intake 2 → Significant unintended weight loss 3 → Fat loss 4 → Muscle loss 5 → Fluid accumulation (edema) 6 → Reduced grip strength CORRECT ANSWER What are the six clinical characteristics of malnutrition for diagnosing malnutrition in adults at least 2 CO...

2. Intolerance to EN trial and supportive care measures. CORRECT ANSWER A pregnant patient is admitted with hyperemesis gravidarium. Which of the following is a clinical indication for PN use? 1. Vomiting not controlled with supportive care within 48 hrs. 2. Intolerance to EN trial and supportiv...

Name the 2 general categories of complications of using enteral nutrition therapy. CORRECT ANSWER 1. Clinical complications of using EN such as GI complications, refeeding syndrome or gut ischemia 2. Process-related errors, including those associated with process steps, such as administration er...

Copper deficiency is associated with CORRECT ANSWER microcytic hypochromic anemia A pt receiving PN with a high ileostomy output is likely to require CORRECT ANSWER Increased sodium and increased fluid volume Which of the following is a characteristic of kwashiorkor malnutrition? 1) splenomega...

indirect calorimetry CORRECT ANWER What is the best method for determining energy needs in the critically ill adult patient? published predictive or simplistic weight-based equation CORRECT ANWER In the absence of IC, ASPEN suggest using what to determine energy requirements? accuracy of IC CO...

Which option represents the correct username and password required to sign in to the online requisition system? CORRECT ANSWER User name=aspen6301 PW=6301 Which of the following menu items are assessable on the login screen? CORRECT ANSWER Vendor contact directory Purchasing help ticket Orderi...

*All of our supplements are completely*.... (made of) CORRECT ANSWER -Natural & food based, rather than made in a laboratory from synthetic chemical ingredients. *90% of supplement companies use*..... CORRECT ANSWER -Synthetic vitamins/ supplements. *Where are synthetic supplements made?* CORR...