Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy

Level 2 & 3 CPE

CPE Type: 740 for Web-based/Online Tests

Upon successful completion, the users will be able to:

1. Determine the corrected Body Mass Index (BMI) using the Osterkamp method for a person with an amputated limb.

2. Describe four precautions to consider before using enteral tube feedings.

3. Determine the most appropriate parenteral nutrition (PN) formula and dose for a person in the trauma ICU.

4. Calculate the appropriate dextrose concentration for a person with diabetes on PN.

5. Calculate a person’s total caloric needs when ventilated.

6. Identify two feeding precautions for feeding when a patient has septic shock.

7. Determine a person’s protein needs when suffering from a major critical illness.

8. Discuss three benefits of taking beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB).

9. Identify which bariatric surgery is considered the gold standard and give two reasons why.

10. Describe five assessments included in the nutrition focused physical exam (NFPE).

11. Describe four precautions to consider before using parenteral feedings.

12. Identify two nutritional changes usually needed when a person has small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).

13. Explain why during chronic kidney disease (CKD) fluid, protein, and vitamin C are important considerations.

14. Describe three nutrition considerations for a person with cystic fibrosis (CF).

15. Describe five nutrition considerations for a person having gastrointestinal surgery or transplant.

16. Describe four nutrition considerations for a premature infant.

17. Calculate the energy and protein needs for an infant, child, teen, adult, and elder.

18. List five diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome and give three nutrition interventions to reverse or reduce its harm.

19. Identify the recommended caloric level and nutrition therapy to help patients avoid refeeding syndrome.

20. Identify which screening tool is most predictive of poor outcomes in ambulatory older adults.