EXAM 1 TEF/EA (Nutrition) Exam
Questions With 100% Correct Answer
Congenital defect where the esophagus does not fully develop. Ends in
a blind pouch and does not connect to the stomach
Ans:>> Esophageal atresia
Quiz An abnormal connection (fistula) between the esophagus and the
trachea. Often occurs with TEA but can occur alone as well
Ans:>> Tracheoesophageal Fistula
Quiz If EA occurs then it usually comes with
Ans:>> TEF
, Quiz Pathophysiology of TEF/EA is that food/secretions cannot pass
normally which can lead to
Ans:>> Aspiration, feeding difficulty, and respiratory compromise
Quiz What are the 3 C's of TEF/TEA
Ans:>> Coughing, Choking, Cyanosis with feeding
Quiz Other S/S (manifestations) of TEF/TEA are
Ans:>> Frothysaliva, excess drooling, recurrent pneumonia, abdominal
distention, respiratory distress
Quiz What are complications of TEF/EA
Ans:>> Aspiration pneumonia, strictures or recurrent fistula, GERD,
feeding difficulties/poor growth
Questions With 100% Correct Answer
Congenital defect where the esophagus does not fully develop. Ends in
a blind pouch and does not connect to the stomach
Ans:>> Esophageal atresia
Quiz An abnormal connection (fistula) between the esophagus and the
trachea. Often occurs with TEA but can occur alone as well
Ans:>> Tracheoesophageal Fistula
Quiz If EA occurs then it usually comes with
Ans:>> TEF
, Quiz Pathophysiology of TEF/EA is that food/secretions cannot pass
normally which can lead to
Ans:>> Aspiration, feeding difficulty, and respiratory compromise
Quiz What are the 3 C's of TEF/TEA
Ans:>> Coughing, Choking, Cyanosis with feeding
Quiz Other S/S (manifestations) of TEF/TEA are
Ans:>> Frothysaliva, excess drooling, recurrent pneumonia, abdominal
distention, respiratory distress
Quiz What are complications of TEF/EA
Ans:>> Aspiration pneumonia, strictures or recurrent fistula, GERD,
feeding difficulties/poor growth
