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ATI Enteral Tube Feedings
Aspiration - answer✔✔inadvertent inhalation of fluid or other substances into the lungs; also, the
withdrawal or removal, via a syringe or other apparatus, of a substance or material from the body
carina - answer✔✔a projection of the lowest tracheal cartilage that forms a prominent semilunar
ridge running anteroposteriorly between the orifices of the two bronchi
duodenum - answer✔✔the first or proximal portion of the small intestine extending from the
pylorus to the jejunum
epiglottis - answer✔✔the lid-like cartilaginous structure overhanging the entrance to the larynx
and preventing food from entering the larynx and trachea during swallowing
esophagus - answer✔✔the musculomembranous passage extending from the pharynx to the
stomach
formula - answer✔✔a mixture of nutrients in liquid form, with enteral formulas prepared to be
delivered to the stomach or intestines via an enteral tube
gastric aspirate - answer✔✔the substance or material obtained by withdrawal or removal, via a
syringe and through a nasogastric or gastrostomy tube, from the patient's stomach
gastrostomy tube - answer✔✔a hollow cylindrical device, inserted through a surgically created
opening into the stomach, that functions as a conduit for delivering enteral feedings
jejunostomy tube - answer✔✔a hollow cylindrical device, inserted through a surgically created
opening into the jejunum, that functions as a conduit for delivering enteral feedings
mucous membrane - answer✔✔the moist inner lining of various tubular structures, including the
mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestines
naris - answer✔✔one of the two external orifices of the nose; nostril (plural: nares)
nasogastric tube - answer✔✔a hollow, flexible, cylindrical device, inserted through the nose and
extending to the stomach, that has multiple functions including serving as a conduit for
delivering enteral feedings
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nasoduodenal tube - answer✔✔a hollow, flexible, cylindrical device, inserted through the nose
and extending to the duodenum, that serves primarily as a conduit for delivering enteral feedings
nasointestinal tube - answer✔✔a hollow, flexible, cylindrical device, inserted through the nose
and extending to the intestines, that serves primarily as a conduit for delivering enteral feedings
nasojejunal tube - answer✔✔a hollow, flexible, cylindrical device, inserted through the nose and
extending to the jejunum, that serves primarily as a conduit for delivering enteral feedings
nasopharynx - answer✔✔the portion of the pharynx (the passage between the mouth and
posterior nares and the larynx and esophagus) that lies above the level of the soft palate
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube - answer✔✔a hollow cylindrical device,
inserted through an endoscopically created opening into the stomach, that functions as a conduit
for delivering enteral feedings
percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy tube - answer✔✔a hollow cylindrical device, inserted
through an endoscopically created opening into the jejunum, that functions as a conduit for
delivering enteral feedings
pH - answer✔✔a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a substance, with a low pH indicating
acidity and a high pH indicating alkalinity; a measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions
trachea - answer✔✔the cartilaginous and membranous tube that descends from the larynx and
branches into the right and left main bronchi
uvula - answer✔✔the small, fleshy mass hanging from the soft palate above the root of the
tongue
A nurse is providing teaching to a patient who is receiving intermittent nasogastric feedings.
Which of the following should the nurse instruct the patient to report immediately? -
answer✔✔Persistent coughing
-This could indicate that the distal end of the nasogastric tube has moved into the respiratory
tract. Immediate assessment is needed, because the patient might be at risk for aspiration
A nurse is providing teaching to a patient who is receiving intermittent nasogastric feedings.
What should the nurse instruct the patient to know as normal/expected findings? - answer✔✔(1)
A feeling of fullness
-This is a normal finding after intermittent feedings. It is not likely to be a cause for concern
unless the feeling persists or triggers vomiting or if gastric residuals exceed 100 mL
(2) Discomfort in the naris
ATI Enteral Tube Feedings
Aspiration - answer✔✔inadvertent inhalation of fluid or other substances into the lungs; also, the
withdrawal or removal, via a syringe or other apparatus, of a substance or material from the body
carina - answer✔✔a projection of the lowest tracheal cartilage that forms a prominent semilunar
ridge running anteroposteriorly between the orifices of the two bronchi
duodenum - answer✔✔the first or proximal portion of the small intestine extending from the
pylorus to the jejunum
epiglottis - answer✔✔the lid-like cartilaginous structure overhanging the entrance to the larynx
and preventing food from entering the larynx and trachea during swallowing
esophagus - answer✔✔the musculomembranous passage extending from the pharynx to the
stomach
formula - answer✔✔a mixture of nutrients in liquid form, with enteral formulas prepared to be
delivered to the stomach or intestines via an enteral tube
gastric aspirate - answer✔✔the substance or material obtained by withdrawal or removal, via a
syringe and through a nasogastric or gastrostomy tube, from the patient's stomach
gastrostomy tube - answer✔✔a hollow cylindrical device, inserted through a surgically created
opening into the stomach, that functions as a conduit for delivering enteral feedings
jejunostomy tube - answer✔✔a hollow cylindrical device, inserted through a surgically created
opening into the jejunum, that functions as a conduit for delivering enteral feedings
mucous membrane - answer✔✔the moist inner lining of various tubular structures, including the
mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestines
naris - answer✔✔one of the two external orifices of the nose; nostril (plural: nares)
nasogastric tube - answer✔✔a hollow, flexible, cylindrical device, inserted through the nose and
extending to the stomach, that has multiple functions including serving as a conduit for
delivering enteral feedings
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nasoduodenal tube - answer✔✔a hollow, flexible, cylindrical device, inserted through the nose
and extending to the duodenum, that serves primarily as a conduit for delivering enteral feedings
nasointestinal tube - answer✔✔a hollow, flexible, cylindrical device, inserted through the nose
and extending to the intestines, that serves primarily as a conduit for delivering enteral feedings
nasojejunal tube - answer✔✔a hollow, flexible, cylindrical device, inserted through the nose and
extending to the jejunum, that serves primarily as a conduit for delivering enteral feedings
nasopharynx - answer✔✔the portion of the pharynx (the passage between the mouth and
posterior nares and the larynx and esophagus) that lies above the level of the soft palate
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube - answer✔✔a hollow cylindrical device,
inserted through an endoscopically created opening into the stomach, that functions as a conduit
for delivering enteral feedings
percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy tube - answer✔✔a hollow cylindrical device, inserted
through an endoscopically created opening into the jejunum, that functions as a conduit for
delivering enteral feedings
pH - answer✔✔a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a substance, with a low pH indicating
acidity and a high pH indicating alkalinity; a measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions
trachea - answer✔✔the cartilaginous and membranous tube that descends from the larynx and
branches into the right and left main bronchi
uvula - answer✔✔the small, fleshy mass hanging from the soft palate above the root of the
tongue
A nurse is providing teaching to a patient who is receiving intermittent nasogastric feedings.
Which of the following should the nurse instruct the patient to report immediately? -
answer✔✔Persistent coughing
-This could indicate that the distal end of the nasogastric tube has moved into the respiratory
tract. Immediate assessment is needed, because the patient might be at risk for aspiration
A nurse is providing teaching to a patient who is receiving intermittent nasogastric feedings.
What should the nurse instruct the patient to know as normal/expected findings? - answer✔✔(1)
A feeling of fullness
-This is a normal finding after intermittent feedings. It is not likely to be a cause for concern
unless the feeling persists or triggers vomiting or if gastric residuals exceed 100 mL
(2) Discomfort in the naris
