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The nurse teaches a patient who has had surgery to increase which nutrient to help with
tissue repair?
A. Fat
B. Protein
C. Vitamin
D. Carbohydrate - answer>>>B. Protein
This enteral feeding delivery method is recommended for critically ill clients, because of
its association with smaller residual volumes and lower risk or aspiration and diarrhea.
a. Intermittent tube feeding
b. Bolus feeding
c. Cyclic feeding
d. Continuous infusion method - answer>>>d. Continuous infusion method
When using the continuous infusion method of enteral feeding, residual volumes should
be measured every _______
a. 2-4 hr
b. 4-6 hr
c. 6-8 hr - answer>>>b. 4-6 hr
In the continuous infusion method of enteral feeding, the feeding tubes should be flushed
with water every ___ hr.
,a. 1
b. 4
c. 8 - answer>>>b. 4 hr
For this method in enteral feeding, formula is administered at a CONTINUOUS rate over
an 8- to 12-hr time period, often during SLEEPING hours.
a. Bolus feeding
b. Cyclic feeding
c. Continuous infusion
d. Intermittent tube feeding - answer>>>b. Cyclic feeding
This EN delivery method is often used for NONcritical clients, home tube feedings, and
clients in rehab. It mostly resembles a NORMAL patter of nutrient intake. -
answer>>>Intermittent tube feeding
This EN feeding method administers a LARGE volume of formula (700mL max, usual 250-
500mL) over a SHORT period of time, usually in 15-30min, 4-6x daily
a. Bolus feeding
b. Intermittent tube feeding
c. Cyclic feeding
d. Continuous infusion method - answer>>>a. Bolus feeding
Contraindication for bolus feedings in EN - answer>>>tube placed into the jejunum or
duodenum.
What is the temperature of feeding solution when administering EN feedings? -
answer>>>Room temp
, What are some gastrointestinal complications that can result from EN feedings? -
answer>>>GI complications- constipation, diarrhea, cramping, pain, abdominal
distention, dumping syndrome, nausea, vomiting
What are some mechanical complications that can result from EN feedings? -
answer>>>Tube misplacement/dislodgment, aspiration, irritation and leakage at the
insertion site, irritation of the nose/esophagus/mucosa, clogging of the feeding tube
What are some metabolic complications that can result from EN feedings? -
answer>>>Dehydration, hyperglycemia, electrolyte imbalances, fluid overload, refeeding
syndrome, rapid weight gain
To avoid food poisoning in EN, replace the feeding bag, administration tubing, and any
equipment used to mix the formula ever ____ hr. - answer>>>24
To avoid food poisoning in EN, fill generic bags with only ____ hr worth of formula. -
answer>>>4
What does TPN stand for? - answer>>>Total Parenteral Nutrition
What does PPN stand for? - answer>>>Peripheral Parenteral nutrition
What are 2 reasons parenteral nutrition would be used? - answer>>>1. clients GI tract is
not functioning
2. client cannot physically/psychologically consume sufficient nutrients orally/enterally
A client's caloric needs are very high and anticipated duration of therapy is greater than 7
days. Which PN would be administered, TPN or PPN? - answer>>>TPN
TPN can only be administered in a ________ - answer>>>central vein
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The nurse teaches a patient who has had surgery to increase which nutrient to help with
tissue repair?
A. Fat
B. Protein
C. Vitamin
D. Carbohydrate - answer>>>B. Protein
This enteral feeding delivery method is recommended for critically ill clients, because of
its association with smaller residual volumes and lower risk or aspiration and diarrhea.
a. Intermittent tube feeding
b. Bolus feeding
c. Cyclic feeding
d. Continuous infusion method - answer>>>d. Continuous infusion method
When using the continuous infusion method of enteral feeding, residual volumes should
be measured every _______
a. 2-4 hr
b. 4-6 hr
c. 6-8 hr - answer>>>b. 4-6 hr
In the continuous infusion method of enteral feeding, the feeding tubes should be flushed
with water every ___ hr.
,a. 1
b. 4
c. 8 - answer>>>b. 4 hr
For this method in enteral feeding, formula is administered at a CONTINUOUS rate over
an 8- to 12-hr time period, often during SLEEPING hours.
a. Bolus feeding
b. Cyclic feeding
c. Continuous infusion
d. Intermittent tube feeding - answer>>>b. Cyclic feeding
This EN delivery method is often used for NONcritical clients, home tube feedings, and
clients in rehab. It mostly resembles a NORMAL patter of nutrient intake. -
answer>>>Intermittent tube feeding
This EN feeding method administers a LARGE volume of formula (700mL max, usual 250-
500mL) over a SHORT period of time, usually in 15-30min, 4-6x daily
a. Bolus feeding
b. Intermittent tube feeding
c. Cyclic feeding
d. Continuous infusion method - answer>>>a. Bolus feeding
Contraindication for bolus feedings in EN - answer>>>tube placed into the jejunum or
duodenum.
What is the temperature of feeding solution when administering EN feedings? -
answer>>>Room temp
, What are some gastrointestinal complications that can result from EN feedings? -
answer>>>GI complications- constipation, diarrhea, cramping, pain, abdominal
distention, dumping syndrome, nausea, vomiting
What are some mechanical complications that can result from EN feedings? -
answer>>>Tube misplacement/dislodgment, aspiration, irritation and leakage at the
insertion site, irritation of the nose/esophagus/mucosa, clogging of the feeding tube
What are some metabolic complications that can result from EN feedings? -
answer>>>Dehydration, hyperglycemia, electrolyte imbalances, fluid overload, refeeding
syndrome, rapid weight gain
To avoid food poisoning in EN, replace the feeding bag, administration tubing, and any
equipment used to mix the formula ever ____ hr. - answer>>>24
To avoid food poisoning in EN, fill generic bags with only ____ hr worth of formula. -
answer>>>4
What does TPN stand for? - answer>>>Total Parenteral Nutrition
What does PPN stand for? - answer>>>Peripheral Parenteral nutrition
What are 2 reasons parenteral nutrition would be used? - answer>>>1. clients GI tract is
not functioning
2. client cannot physically/psychologically consume sufficient nutrients orally/enterally
A client's caloric needs are very high and anticipated duration of therapy is greater than 7
days. Which PN would be administered, TPN or PPN? - answer>>>TPN
TPN can only be administered in a ________ - answer>>>central vein
