ASPEN questions with correct answers

Name the 2 general categories of complications of using enteral nutrition therapy. CORRECT ANSWER 1. Clinical complications of using EN such as GI complications, refeeding syndrome or gut ischemia 2. Process-related errors, including those associated with process steps, such as administration errors and misconnections What was the purpose of this document? CORRECT ANSWER The objective is to provide recommendations based on either evidence (when available) or expert consensus that supports safe practices by clinicians who recommend, prescribe, review, prepare, administer, and/or monitor patients receiving EN therapy and by their supporting organizational structures (Indications for EN and the ethics surrounding the use of EN are outside the scope of this document) What 8 sections for key questions are included in these recommendations? CORRECT ANSWER 1. patient assessment 2. EN prescribing 3. Order review 4. EN access 5. Product handling 6. administration 7. Monitoring and reassessment 8. Transition of care