ASPEN Practice Test EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% SOLVED (Newest 2025)
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 hyperphosphatemia -
Correct Answers ✅2 A patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) receiving enteral nutrition will benefit most from 1: supplemental arginine.2: formulas containing omega-6 fatty acids.3: formulas containing omega-3 fatty acids.4: avoidance of overfeeding. - Correct Answers ✅4 Which of the following methods to determine energy expenditure incorporates body surface area?1: Harris-Benedict Equation2: Ireton-Jones Equation3: Mifflin-
St. Jeor Equation4: Swinamer Equation - Correct Answers
✅4 The clinical presentation of refeeding syndrome includes all of the following EXCEPT 1: respiratory failure.2: seizures.3: cardiac arrythmias.4: dehydration. - Correct Answers ✅4 1 / 3
ASPEN Practice Test EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% SOLVED (Newest 2025) The acute phase response has what effect on serum iron and ferritin levels?
1: Increases serum iron levels and increases serum ferritin
levels2: Increases serum iron levels and decreases serum
ferritin levels3: Decreases serum iron levels and decreases
serum ferritin levels4: Decreases serum iron levels and
increases serum ferritin levels - Correct Answers ✅4 Which of the following interventions may assist with the appropriate placement of a nasogastric feeding tube in an alert patient?1: Administer IV metoclopramide2: Keep patient NPO during insertion3: Have the patient flex his head slightly forward4: Place the patient supine for tube insertion - Correct Answers ✅3 Which of the following is associated with adaptation to starvation?1: Increased glycogenesis2: Increased lipid oxidation3:
Decreased gluconeogenesis4: Increased glucose oxidation -
Correct Answers ✅2 Which of the following medications is most likely to contribute to hyponatremia in an older adult?1: Furosemide2: Digoxin3: Omeprazole4: Ciprofloxacin - Correct Answers ✅1 2 / 3
ASPEN Practice Test EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% SOLVED (Newest 2025) Which of the following describes an optimal method of preparing and administering medications via an enteral feeding tube?
1: Crush tablets and add them directly into the enteral
formula2: Administer liquid formulations undiluted to
minimize fluid overload3: Crush individual tablets and mix
with water prior to separate administration4: Add crushed
tablets to liquid medications and administer the mixture all together - Correct Answers ✅3 Which of the following children is at greatest risk for iron deficiency anemia?1: 3 month-old term infant exclusively fed human milk2: 4 month corrected gestational age, former preemie on a
transitional formula3: 10 month-old switched from formula to
whole milk4: 17 month-old \"picky eater\" - Correct Answers
✅3 A 24-year-old, 10 week pregnant woman presented with persistent nausea and vomiting for the past 6 weeks associated with a 10% weight loss. Her symptoms were refractory to a 48 hour trial of anti-emetics and IV fluids.Given mother's nutritional status, decision was made to initiate nutrition support. What vitamin should be supplemented in this patient before providing nutrition support?
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