NDT EXAM 3 QUESTIONS WITH 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2024-2025
A nurse is caring for a client who has developed irritation to his feeding
tube in the past. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to
prevent this from occurring? - ANSWER Lubricate the tube before
insertion
A nurse is caring for a client receiving tube feedings and medication.
Which action should the nurse take to appropriately administer the
medication? - ANSWER Crush tablets and mix with sterile water
A nurse is educating parents of a pediatric client who will need to receive
bolus feedings at home. The client will be fed through an open system.
Which will the nurse share with the parents? - ANSWER You will fill a
bag with liquid formula for each feeding.
A client has been hospitalized for several weeks. During this time, the
client's nurses are careful to record the client's weight, monitor the
client's stool frequency, and document the client's food intake. The
nurses are likely trying to combat which of the following? - ANSWER
iatrogenic malnutrition
Which of the following strategies can a nurse take to help prevent
hyperglycemia in a client receiving tube feedings? - ANSWER Select a
low carb formula
Which of the following refers to feeding a client via a vein away from the
center of the body? - ANSWER Peripheral parental nutrition (PPN)
A nurse is educating a client on parenteral nutrition. The nurse notes
that parenteral nutrition is maintained at a constant rate in an adult client
to avoid: - ANSWER Metabolic disturbances
A client is receiving nutrition through a feeding tube. Which type of
enteral feeding formula would likely be used if the client needs to receive
, all essential nutrients in a specific volume? - ANSWER Polymeric
formula
A client presents to the emergency department with throat inflammation,
nausea, and mouth sores. A nurse expects that the health-care provider
will order which of the following? - ANSWER feeding tube
Which of the following strategies can a nurse take to help prevent
hypernatremia in a client receiving bolus feedings? - ANSWER Provide
adequate fluids
Which should occur weekly in a client who receives parenteral nutrition?
- ANSWER Complete blood count
A nurse is caring for a client receiving bolus feedings. During feeding,
the client complains of cramping and bloating. Which actions should the
nurse take? Select all that apply. - ANSWER Bring formula to room
temperature prior to feeding. Change to a lactose-free formula.
Decrease fat content of formula.
Which of the following may contribute to the hospitalized client
developing iatrogenic malnutrition? Select all that apply. - ANSWER
Drug therapy
Preparation for diagnostic tests
Pain
Paralysis
In which acute care situations would parenteral nutrition be indicated?
Select all that apply. - ANSWER A previously healthy client who was
admitted to the intensive are unit after 7 days of hospitalization
A client who has just had a major gastrointestinal (GI) surgery
A client who meets 40% of energy requirements after receiving nutrition
by enteral route alone for 8 days
A health-care provider has ordered that a 1-year-old pediatric client who
has been receiving central peripheral nutrition should transition to oral
feeding. Which of the following actions should a nurse take? Select all
that apply. - ANSWER Monitor the client for hypoglycemia.
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2024-2025
A nurse is caring for a client who has developed irritation to his feeding
tube in the past. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to
prevent this from occurring? - ANSWER Lubricate the tube before
insertion
A nurse is caring for a client receiving tube feedings and medication.
Which action should the nurse take to appropriately administer the
medication? - ANSWER Crush tablets and mix with sterile water
A nurse is educating parents of a pediatric client who will need to receive
bolus feedings at home. The client will be fed through an open system.
Which will the nurse share with the parents? - ANSWER You will fill a
bag with liquid formula for each feeding.
A client has been hospitalized for several weeks. During this time, the
client's nurses are careful to record the client's weight, monitor the
client's stool frequency, and document the client's food intake. The
nurses are likely trying to combat which of the following? - ANSWER
iatrogenic malnutrition
Which of the following strategies can a nurse take to help prevent
hyperglycemia in a client receiving tube feedings? - ANSWER Select a
low carb formula
Which of the following refers to feeding a client via a vein away from the
center of the body? - ANSWER Peripheral parental nutrition (PPN)
A nurse is educating a client on parenteral nutrition. The nurse notes
that parenteral nutrition is maintained at a constant rate in an adult client
to avoid: - ANSWER Metabolic disturbances
A client is receiving nutrition through a feeding tube. Which type of
enteral feeding formula would likely be used if the client needs to receive
, all essential nutrients in a specific volume? - ANSWER Polymeric
formula
A client presents to the emergency department with throat inflammation,
nausea, and mouth sores. A nurse expects that the health-care provider
will order which of the following? - ANSWER feeding tube
Which of the following strategies can a nurse take to help prevent
hypernatremia in a client receiving bolus feedings? - ANSWER Provide
adequate fluids
Which should occur weekly in a client who receives parenteral nutrition?
- ANSWER Complete blood count
A nurse is caring for a client receiving bolus feedings. During feeding,
the client complains of cramping and bloating. Which actions should the
nurse take? Select all that apply. - ANSWER Bring formula to room
temperature prior to feeding. Change to a lactose-free formula.
Decrease fat content of formula.
Which of the following may contribute to the hospitalized client
developing iatrogenic malnutrition? Select all that apply. - ANSWER
Drug therapy
Preparation for diagnostic tests
Pain
Paralysis
In which acute care situations would parenteral nutrition be indicated?
Select all that apply. - ANSWER A previously healthy client who was
admitted to the intensive are unit after 7 days of hospitalization
A client who has just had a major gastrointestinal (GI) surgery
A client who meets 40% of energy requirements after receiving nutrition
by enteral route alone for 8 days
A health-care provider has ordered that a 1-year-old pediatric client who
has been receiving central peripheral nutrition should transition to oral
feeding. Which of the following actions should a nurse take? Select all
that apply. - ANSWER Monitor the client for hypoglycemia.
