Cnsc stuvia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Once the Enteral formula is opened, how long may it be stored in a refrigerator? a. up to 24 hours b. up to 36 hours c. up to 48 hours d. up to 72 hours - ANSWER-c. up to 48 hours Which of the following is not an accepted means for estimating daily fluid requirements in enterally-fed adult patients? a. 0.5 mL/kg/min b. 35 mL/kg/day c. 1500 mL/m body surface area/24 hours d. 1 mL/kcal consumed - ANSWER-A. 0.5 mL/kg/min 51.5 kg afebrile 55-year old female with dysphagia ...

Which of the following is true regarding complications associated with enteral feedings? a. bacterial contamination may originate from the patient's throat, lung, and stomach b. length of enteral product hang time is not correlated with bacterial contamination c. open systems typically have less exogenous bacterial contamination d. bacterial counts at the end of the enteral tube site should be cultured routinely - ANSWER-a. bacterial contamination may originate from the patient's th...

How does aluminum toxicity contribute to metabolic bone dz? What population is more at risk? - ANSWER-Causes osteoporosis/malacia/penia, causes osteomalacia by impairing calcium bone fixation, inhibiting 25D to 1-25 D**, and reduces PTH*; renal pts Omega 6 polyunsaturated soybean based lipid emulsions are thought to be.... - ANSWER-proinflammatory and contain toxic phytosterols which may impair bile flow Ways to prevent PN associated liver complications - ANSWER-cycling, supplementing ente...