ATI Pretest: Enteral Feedings Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

ATI Pretest: Enteral Feedings Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified What is the primary purpose of an enteral feeding tube? A. To deliver medication intravenously B. To remove gastric contents C. To provide nutrition directly to the stomach or intestines D. To measure blood glucose levels Which of the following is a correct action when administering a bolus enteral feeding? A. Keep the client in supine position B. Elevate the head of the bed at least 30 degrees C. Mix all medications with formula D. Administer rapidly through gravity What is the best method for verifying placement of a nasogastric enteral feeding tube before feeding? A. Inject air and listen with stethoscope 2 B. Ask the client to speak C. Aspirate contents and check pH D. Flush the tube and watch for bubbling How should the nurse check residual volume before feeding? A. Flush the tube with 10 mL of air B. Aspirate gastric contents with a syringe C. Shake the feeding bag D. Inject 30 mL of water A residual volume of 400 mL is obtained. What is the most appropriate nursing action? A. Hold the feeding and notify the provider B. Discard the aspirate and continue C. Continue feeding as usual D. Increase the feeding rate What type of formula is best for a client with impaired digestion? A. Whole protein formula 3 B. Hydrolyzed or elemental formula C. High fiber formula D. Concentrated calorie formula During a continuous enteral feeding, how often should the nurse check tube placement? A. Once per day B. Every 12 hours C. Every 4 to 6 hours D. Only when feeding is restarted What should the nurse do after completing an intermittent feeding? A. Lower the head of the bed B. Flush the tube with 30 mL of water C. Administer medication D. Clamp the tube permanently Which complication is most associated with enteral feedings? A. Hypertension 4 B. Hypoglycemia C. Aspiration pneumonia D. Joint pain If a client receiving tube feedings develops diarrhea, what should the nurse assess first? A. Blood pressure B. Feeding rate and formula tolerance C. Pulse oximetry D. Tube length