Chapter 28: Nutritional Support and IV Therapy

A tube inserted into the stomach through a surgically created opening is

• A. A gastrostomy tube

• B. A jejunostomy tube

• C. A TPN tube

• D. A naso-gastric tube

A resident is receiving a tube feeding. You must report the following to the nurse at once

• A. Heart rate of 74 per minute

• B. Sleepiness

• C. Coughing

• D. A respiratory rate of 20 respirations per minute

A patient is receiving enteral nutrition through a gastrostomy tube. To prevent regurgitation, the person is positioned in

• A. Fowler’s or semi-Fowler’s position

• B. The left side-lying position

• C. The supine position

• D. The position the person prefers

Giving nutrients through a catheter inserted into a vein is

• A. Gavage

• B. Parenteral nutrition

• C. Central line

• D. Intravenous therapy

The alarm is sounding on an IV infusion pump. What should you do?

• A. Tell the nurse right away.

• B. Turn off the pump.

• C. Adjust the controls on the pump.

• D. Unplug the pump.

Which health team members are responsible for intravenous (IV) therapy?

• A. RNs and nursing assistants

• B. Doctors and respiratory therapists

• C. RNs

• D. RNs, LPNs/LVNs, and nursing assistant

What is the IV flow rate?

• A. The number of drops per minute or milliliters per hour

• B. The amount of IV fluid to give in 1 hour

• C. The amount of IV fluid the doctor ordered for a 24-hour period

• D. The amount of fluid in the IV bag

You notice that the IV flow rate is too fast. What should you do?

• A. Adjust the rate so it is correct.

• B. Tell the nurse at once.

• C. Clamp the tubing.

• D. Discontinue the IV.

A patient complains of pain at the IV site. What should you do?

• A. Stop the flow rate.

• B. Change the dressing.

• C. Discontinue the IV.

• D. Tell the nurse at once.

Nursing assistants insert jejunostomy tubes.

• A. True

• B. False