ATI LPN
Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 10th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 55 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient is receiving a nutritional supplement via an enteral feeding tube. The nurse will monitor for which common adverse effect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diarrhea is the most common result of the gastrointestinal intolerance that occurs with nutritional supplementation.
Question 2 of 5
An older adult patient needs to receive an enteral supplement to improve her overall nutritional status. When considering enteral supplements, the nurse notes that which formulation provides complex nutrients?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ensure Plus is a polymeric formulation that contains complex nutrients, including proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Moducal provides carbohydrates only; ProMod is a protein formulation, and Microlipid supplies only fats.
Question 3 of 5
A woman has been receiving both radiation and chemotherapy for her cancer. Lately, she has developed anorexia caused by the treatments, so she needs short-term nutrition supplementation. The nurse anticipates that the physician will initiate which therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Peripheral parenteral nutrition is indicated for anorexia caused by radiation or cancer chemotherapy.
Total parenteral nutrition is indicated for more long-term use. The other options are incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
During the night shift, a patient's total parenteral nutrition (TPN) infusion ran out, and the nurse discovered that there was no TPN solution on hand to continue the infusion. The pharmacy is closed and will not reopen for 5 hours. The nurse will have to implement measures to prevent which consequence of abruptly discontinuing TPN infusions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rebound hypoglycemia may occur if TPN is discontinued abruptly. It may be prevented by infusion of 5% to 10% glucose in situations in which TPN must be stopped abruptly. The other options are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
When monitoring a patient who has been receiving peripheral parenteral nutrition for more than 3 weeks, the nurse will watch for which potential complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The long-term administration of nutritional supplements via a peripheral vein may lead to phlebitis and, possibly, the loss of a limb.