EN: Calculating Enteral Nutrition
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of enteral nutrition support?
To provide substrates for the nutritional needs of those who can meet their daily requirements through oral intake
To provide substrates for the nutritional needs of those who cannot or will not meet their daily requirements through oral intake but who have an intact digestive system
To replace the digestive system entirely
To supplement the diet of individuals who have no issues with oral intake
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of indirect calorimetry according to the text?
To measure the patient's blood pressure
To closely approximate actual energy expenditure
To calculate the patient's body mass index
To monitor the patient's heart rate
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should be used when indirect calorimetry is not available?
Direct calorimetry
Predictive energy equations
Body temperature measurements
Dietary food logs
Answer explanation
Predictive energy equations should be used when indirect calorimetry is not available to estimate energy expenditure.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In regards to calculating the EN prescription for a Continuous Infusion, what is the purpose of dividing the total amount of formula required by 24 hours?
To determine the most appropriate formula
To calculate the rate at which the formula should be administered
To calculate the amount of free water flushes needed
To review the tube feed prescription/recommendation
Answer explanation
The purpose of dividing the total amount of formula required by 24 hours is to calculate the rate at which the formula should be administered.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How often is a free water flush administered if it is scheduled four times a day?
Every 12 hours
Every 8 hours
Every 6 hours
Every 4 hours
Answer explanation
A free water flush scheduled four times a day means it is administered every 24 hours divided by 4, which equals every 6 hours.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following frequencies corresponds to a free water flush being administered twice a day?
q12h
q8h
q6h
q4h
Answer explanation
The correct frequency for a free water flush administered twice a day is q12h, which means every 12 hours.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "q8hr" indicate in the context of free water flush frequency?
Twice a day
Three times a day
Four times a day
Six times a day
Answer explanation
The correct answer is 'Three times a day' because 'q8hr' indicates every 8 hours, which translates to three times a day for a free water flush frequency.
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