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WorksheetsFundamentals Ch 27 Nutritional Therapy & Assisted Feeding
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 33mins
Which structure is located between the pharynx and stomach?
Esophagus
Tongue
Salivary Glands
Jejunum
What is enteral nutrition?
Fluid administered through a needle inserted into a vein
An opening in the stomach
Nutrients sent into the gastrointestinal tract through a feeding tube
A tube inserted through the nose into the stomach
Which of the following is the correct definition of a gastrostomy tube?
AN opening in the stomach
A tube inserted through a surgically created opening into the middle part of the small intestine
A tube inserted through a surgically created opening through the abdominal wall and into the stomach
A tube inserted through the nose and into the stomach
When is enteral tube-feeding required?
When the client is unable to take in nutrients orally and the stomach and intestinal tract are not functional for absorption of nutrients
When the client is able to swallow food but is having a difficult time with the digestion and absorption of food
When the client is able to take nutrients by mouth but has difficulty with the absorption of food
When the client is unable to take nutrients orally but the stomach and intestinal tract are still able to digest and absorb food
The term “PEG tube” is mentioned in the client's care plan. What does “PEG” stand for?
Passive enteral graphic
Providing external gut
Potential excessive gurgitation
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
The nurse is aware of the importance of following infection prevention and control guidelines when administering tube feedings to clients. Which of the following interventions are associated infection prevention best practices regarding tube feedings? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Always position the client in an upright position.
Always wear protective equipment in case of a spill.
Always store opened cans of formula in the freezer.
Always store unused formula in the refrigerator.
Any unused portion of formula must be used within 24 hours.
The healthcare provider has just ordered a client who has a gastrostomy tube to receive a continuous enteral tube feeding. The nurse is aware certain equipment is needed to provide the continuous tube feeding. Which of the following is necessary to provide the continuous feeding?
A syringe
An electronic feeding pump
A gravity tube feed set
A gavage aspiration monitor
The client starts coughing immediately after the tube feed is completed. The nurse knows coughing could be a sign of which of the following?
Aspiration
Influenza
Flatus
Allergic Reaction
What is the definition of aspiration?
A swallowing disorder
Back flow of stomach contents into the mouth
Flushing the feeding tube with water
Inhaling fluid or an object into the lungs
Why is the client kept in a semi-Fowler's or higher position after an enteral feed?
To prevent regurgitation
To promote mobility
To improve oxygenation
To reduce an enlarged abdomen
How long should the client be positioned in a sitting position after an enteral feed?
10- 15 min
15- 30 min
30 - 60 min
2-3 hours
Which of the following is a characteristic of a heart healthy diet?
low carb, low salt
low protein, low salt
low fat, low salt
high carb, low salt
Which of the following is a diet that could be ordered for clients with chewing or swallowing difficulty?
pureed or mechanical soft
pureed or bland
bland or soft
low residue or pureed
Any patient who asks for a nutrition supplement may have it.
true
false
It is most important to monitor or regulate which of the following with a diabetic client?
carbohydrates
fat
protein
sodium
which thickened liquid is the least thick?
honey
nectar
pudding
Which of the following is not allowed on a full liquid diet
pudding
cream of celery soup
mashed potatoes
ice cream
patients on a full liquid diet can also have
pureed foods
clear liquids
vegetable smoothie from blender
applesauce
someone on clear liquids may have all of the following except
jello
popsicle
orange juice
coffee
The most important macronutrient for proper wound healing is
carbohydrate
protein
fat / lipids
minerals
Most adults should drink about ______ of water daily.
250 - 500 mL
500 mL - 1 L
1.5 - 2 L
The care team member responsible for selecting the diet order is
physician / healthcare provider
nurse
CNA
speech therapist
inhaling food or liquid into the trachea & lungs
aspiration
choking
expiration
is not a cause for concern
Which feeding method is delivered parenterally and does not involve the GI tract?
TPN
PEG
NG
J-tube
A PEG tube is a feeding tube inserted through the
nose
esophagus
abdominal wall
IV
Your patient is scheduled for enteral feedings at 8a-12p-4p-8p, this is referred to as:
Continuous feeding
Intermittent feeding
