What is dysphagia?

  Which of the following can occur with impaired swallowing?

  An infant born at 32 weeks’ gestation is now 6 months old. Her adjusted age is _____ months.

 The guideline for use of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) in patients with neurologic disease or disorders is to use

 Which of the following lab values is most indicative of hepatic encphalopathy?

 It is important to talk with patients about body shape and fat redistribution to combat what aspect of HIV disease?

 The functions of the ______ system are better maintained with enteral feedings than with parenteral feedings.

       Describe what an elimination diet is, when it might be used, and in general, how it would be done. As a note, I’m not expecting you to know lots of specific details; I am more looking for the general idea of how and why this might be used. 

 In liver disease, which factor (s) are likely to affect the interpretation of serum albumin values?

A patient in the ICU is sedated with propofol.  What do you need to consider when providing nutrition support recommendations?