, 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). -
CORRECT ANSWERS-*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." - CORRECT ANSWERS-*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. - CORRECT ANSWERS-*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.
*E.* Intravenously. - CORRECT ANSWERS-*A.* Continuous feeding pump.
*C.* Intermittent gravity drip.
The health care provider has ordered an enteral feeding tube for an elderly patient.
Which statement, if made by the patient's family member, indicates further instruction is
needed?
*A.* "The enteral feedings will help provide additional calories."
*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). -
CORRECT ANSWERS-*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." - CORRECT ANSWERS-*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. - CORRECT ANSWERS-*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.
*E.* Intravenously. - CORRECT ANSWERS-*A.* Continuous feeding pump.
*C.* Intermittent gravity drip.
The health care provider has ordered an enteral feeding tube for an elderly patient.
Which statement, if made by the patient's family member, indicates further instruction is
needed?
*A.* "The enteral feedings will help provide additional calories."
