NSG 360: Nutritional Management Exam #2
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What is enteral nutrition? delivery of nutrition through the GI tract
Who is enteral nutrition indicated indicated for patients with strokes, head
for? and neck
cancers, burns, or trauma.
- babies, chemo patients, anorexic
patients, and
geriatric patients.
What does enteral nutrition maintains gut integrity, reduces risk of
maintain infection
for patients? compated to parenteral
What types of nutrients can be nutrients may be whole, elemental, or
used semi-
for enteral nutrition? elemental formulas
How long is short-term enteral less than 4 weeks
nutrition for?
What is a pro and con of a - easiest to place
nasogastric tube? - high aspiration risk
goes from nose to stomach
, Nasoduodenal tube bypasses bypasses the stomach.
what? - better for patients with gastroparesis or
who is better for? reflux; GI
patients in general.
Who is the nasojejunal tube best Best for severe gastric issues or high
for? aspiration risk
What are the nursing - confirm placement via X-ray before use
considerations - maintain tube patency and monitor
for short-term enteral nutrition? residual
volumes
- elevate HOB 30 - 45 degrees during
feeding to
prevent aspiration
- listen to lungs to help ensure placement
How long is long-term enteral anything over 4 weeks
nutrition for?
Where are percutaneous tube placed directly into stomach
endoscopic - used for long-term patients.
gastrostomy (PEG) placed?
Where are percutaneous inserted into the jejunum
endoscopic - used when stomach use is
jejunostomy (PEJ) placed? When contraindicated
should we use this? (gastric cancer, etc.).
- lowest risk of aspiration because it's the
deepest
and furthest from the lungs.
Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
What is enteral nutrition? delivery of nutrition through the GI tract
Who is enteral nutrition indicated indicated for patients with strokes, head
for? and neck
cancers, burns, or trauma.
- babies, chemo patients, anorexic
patients, and
geriatric patients.
What does enteral nutrition maintains gut integrity, reduces risk of
maintain infection
for patients? compated to parenteral
What types of nutrients can be nutrients may be whole, elemental, or
used semi-
for enteral nutrition? elemental formulas
How long is short-term enteral less than 4 weeks
nutrition for?
What is a pro and con of a - easiest to place
nasogastric tube? - high aspiration risk
goes from nose to stomach
, Nasoduodenal tube bypasses bypasses the stomach.
what? - better for patients with gastroparesis or
who is better for? reflux; GI
patients in general.
Who is the nasojejunal tube best Best for severe gastric issues or high
for? aspiration risk
What are the nursing - confirm placement via X-ray before use
considerations - maintain tube patency and monitor
for short-term enteral nutrition? residual
volumes
- elevate HOB 30 - 45 degrees during
feeding to
prevent aspiration
- listen to lungs to help ensure placement
How long is long-term enteral anything over 4 weeks
nutrition for?
Where are percutaneous tube placed directly into stomach
endoscopic - used for long-term patients.
gastrostomy (PEG) placed?
Where are percutaneous inserted into the jejunum
endoscopic - used when stomach use is
jejunostomy (PEJ) placed? When contraindicated
should we use this? (gastric cancer, etc.).
- lowest risk of aspiration because it's the
deepest
and furthest from the lungs.
