NU 311 exam 4 ENTERAL FEEDING (
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Which of the following patients may benefit from enteral
nutrition?
*A.* A patient who has a brain injury.
*B.* A patient with oral cancer.
*C.* A patient with paralytic ileus.
*D.* A patient with burns of the lower extremities.
,*E.* A patient who had a CVA (stroke) and has dysphagia
(difficulty swallowing). - ANSWER-*A.* A patient who has
a brain injury. Correct
*B.* A patient with oral cancer. Correct
*D.* A patient with burns of the lower extremities.
Correct
*E.* A patient who had a CVA (stroke) and has dysphagia
(difficulty swallowing).
A group of nursing students are studying together. They
are discussing the differences between parenteral and
enteral nutrition. Which statement, if made by one of the
students, indicates further instruction is needed?
*A.* Parenteral nutrition is the administration of
nutrients directly into the GI tract by way of a feeding
tube." Correct
*B.* "Enteral nutrition is preferred because it is less
expensive than parenteral nutrition and maintains
functioning of the gut."
*C.* "An example of the parenteral route is
subcutaneous or IM injections, or the IV route." Incorrect
, *D.* "Gastric feedings may be given to patients with a
low risk of aspiration. If there is a risk of aspiration,
jejunal feeding is the preferred method. Parenteral
nutrition is provided if the patient's GI tract is
nonfunctional." - ANSWER-*A.* Parenteral nutrition is
the administration of nutrients directly into the GI tract
by way of a feeding tube." Correct
Which of the following accurately describes the greatest
risk related to having a feeding tube?
*A.*Electrolyte imbalance.
*B.* Fluid volume overload.
*C.* Infection.
*D.* Aspiration. - ANSWER-*D.* Aspiration.
Enteral feedings may be administered by: (Select all that
apply.)
*A.* Continuous feeding pump. Correct
*B.* Through a large vein.
*C.* Intermittent gravity drip. Correct
*D.* Through a central vascular access device.
Updated 2025) Complete Questions &
Answers (Solved) 100% Correct
Which of the following patients may benefit from enteral
nutrition?
*A.* A patient who has a brain injury.
*B.* A patient with oral cancer.
*C.* A patient with paralytic ileus.
*D.* A patient with burns of the lower extremities.
,*E.* A patient who had a CVA (stroke) and has dysphagia
(difficulty swallowing). - ANSWER-*A.* A patient who has
a brain injury. Correct
*B.* A patient with oral cancer. Correct
*D.* A patient with burns of the lower extremities.
Correct
*E.* A patient who had a CVA (stroke) and has dysphagia
(difficulty swallowing).
A group of nursing students are studying together. They
are discussing the differences between parenteral and
enteral nutrition. Which statement, if made by one of the
students, indicates further instruction is needed?
*A.* Parenteral nutrition is the administration of
nutrients directly into the GI tract by way of a feeding
tube." Correct
*B.* "Enteral nutrition is preferred because it is less
expensive than parenteral nutrition and maintains
functioning of the gut."
*C.* "An example of the parenteral route is
subcutaneous or IM injections, or the IV route." Incorrect
, *D.* "Gastric feedings may be given to patients with a
low risk of aspiration. If there is a risk of aspiration,
jejunal feeding is the preferred method. Parenteral
nutrition is provided if the patient's GI tract is
nonfunctional." - ANSWER-*A.* Parenteral nutrition is
the administration of nutrients directly into the GI tract
by way of a feeding tube." Correct
Which of the following accurately describes the greatest
risk related to having a feeding tube?
*A.*Electrolyte imbalance.
*B.* Fluid volume overload.
*C.* Infection.
*D.* Aspiration. - ANSWER-*D.* Aspiration.
Enteral feedings may be administered by: (Select all that
apply.)
*A.* Continuous feeding pump. Correct
*B.* Through a large vein.
*C.* Intermittent gravity drip. Correct
*D.* Through a central vascular access device.
