NDT EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS VERIFIED
2025/2026.
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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS latrogenic
malnutrition
Which of the following strategies can a nurse take to help prevent hyperglycemia in a client
receiving tube feedings? - ANS Select a low carb formula
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, Which of the following refers to feeding a client via a vein away from the center of the body? -
ANS 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: - ANS 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? -
ANS 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? -
ANS feeding tube
Which of the following strategies can a nurse take to help prevent hypernatremia in a client
receiving bolus feedings? - ANS Provide adequate fluids
Which should occur weekly in a client who receives parenteral nutrition? - ANS 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. - ANS 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. - ANS Drug therapy
Preparation for diagnostic tests
Pain
Paralysis
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CORRECT ANSWERS VERIFIED
2025/2026.
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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS latrogenic
malnutrition
Which of the following strategies can a nurse take to help prevent hyperglycemia in a client
receiving tube feedings? - ANS Select a low carb formula
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Which of the following refers to feeding a client via a vein away from the center of the body? -
ANS 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: - ANS 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? -
ANS 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? -
ANS feeding tube
Which of the following strategies can a nurse take to help prevent hypernatremia in a client
receiving bolus feedings? - ANS Provide adequate fluids
Which should occur weekly in a client who receives parenteral nutrition? - ANS 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. - ANS 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. - ANS Drug therapy
Preparation for diagnostic tests
Pain
Paralysis
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