NU 311 exam 4 ENTERAL
FEEDING ACTUAL EXAM
NEWEST 2024 & 2025
COMPLETE 45 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED
,
,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." - CONFIRMED ANSWER IS---*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. - CONFIRMED ANSWER IS---*D.* Aspiration.
\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). - CONFIRMED
ANSWER IS---*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).
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. - CONFIRMED ANSWER IS---*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."
*B.* "The tube feedings are used to improve digestion."
*C.* "This will help prevent her from getting pneumonia again from choking." Incorrect *D.*
"Tube feedings are less likely to cause infection than getting nutrients by IV infusion." -
CONFIRMED ANSWER IS---*B.* "The tube feedings are used to improve digestion."
What determines approximate depth of insertion - CONFIRMED ANSWER IS---Measure distance
from tip of nose to earlobe to xyphoid process of sternum and mark tube with tape or indelible
ink
What activates lubricant to facilitate passage of tube into GI tract? - CONFIRMED ANSWER IS---
Dip tube with surface lubricant into a glass of water
What ensures tube patency and aids in guide wire or stylet insertion? - CONFIRMED ANSWER
IS---Inject 10 mL of water from 30-mL or larger syringe into the feeding tube
FEEDING ACTUAL EXAM
NEWEST 2024 & 2025
COMPLETE 45 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED
,
,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." - CONFIRMED ANSWER IS---*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. - CONFIRMED ANSWER IS---*D.* Aspiration.
\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). - CONFIRMED
ANSWER IS---*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).
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. - CONFIRMED ANSWER IS---*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."
*B.* "The tube feedings are used to improve digestion."
*C.* "This will help prevent her from getting pneumonia again from choking." Incorrect *D.*
"Tube feedings are less likely to cause infection than getting nutrients by IV infusion." -
CONFIRMED ANSWER IS---*B.* "The tube feedings are used to improve digestion."
What determines approximate depth of insertion - CONFIRMED ANSWER IS---Measure distance
from tip of nose to earlobe to xyphoid process of sternum and mark tube with tape or indelible
ink
What activates lubricant to facilitate passage of tube into GI tract? - CONFIRMED ANSWER IS---
Dip tube with surface lubricant into a glass of water
What ensures tube patency and aids in guide wire or stylet insertion? - CONFIRMED ANSWER
IS---Inject 10 mL of water from 30-mL or larger syringe into the feeding tube
