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WorksheetsLets talk about Feedings!!
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The process that propels food into the small into the small intestine is called
digestion
peristalsis
homoeostasis
metabolic acidosis
check all that are complete proteins
eggs
cheese
wheat
soy
beef
Check all that apply to the myplate teaching
half of your plate should be fruits and veggies with with veggies making up the greater portion
grains and protein should make up the other half, with grains being the larger portion
the dairy serving should be small and consist of low-fat or non-fat milk or low-fat dairy products
depending on the age of the individual, the entire daily intake of dairy should be restricted to 2-3 cups of low-fat milk or 3 small servings of low-fat dairy products
check all that are true about complex carbohydrates
made up of starches and fibers
are also known as simple sugars
chemically they are made up of 3 or more molecules of sugar, so they take longer to digest
They cause a rapid rise in the blood glucose level
What does the lab test Hba1c measure?
glycosylated hemoglobin
creatnine level
the amount of glucose present in the blood over a period of 90 days
blood glucose level
As a nurse inserts an NG tube, the patient gags and coughs continually and does not appear to be able to stop. The nurse should..
tape the tube to the patient's nares
use a flashlight and tongue blade to view the posterior pharynx
immediately remove the tube
continue to insert the tube quickly
The pH of gastric contents should be between
1 and 6
1 and 4
4 and 7
3 and 6
Check all appropriate nursing measures for an NPO patient
Give the patient ice chips
provide the patient IV fluids if ordered
remove the patient's drinking cup and pitcher from the bedside
Put sign that states NPO over the patient's bedside
A patient who requires long term feeding has a surgica endoscopic placement of a feeding tube in the stomach. This is type of tube is a ..
J-tube
NG tube
NI tube
PEG tube
Check all that apply to PPN
administered through a PICC line
administered through a central line
used for patients who are able to meet some of their nutritional needs orally but requires additional calories for a limited period of time due to illness
Patients with short bowel syndrome or malabsorption systems often require PPN
Check all that apply to TPN
Administered via central line
Is a hypertonic, nutritionally complete solution
may be administered through a catheter inserted into a small peripheral vein
Used for patient's being treated with extensive trauma, burns or sepsis, undergoing aggressive cancer treatment, and those with GI illnesses that interfere with metabolism and absorption of nutrients
Used for patients with high nutritional requirements anticipated to be long term
Check all good sources of insoluble fibers
dark green leafy vegetables
oranges
whole wheat
broccoli
pears
The goal of controlled diabetes is to maintain an HbA1c less than
7%
6%
4%
10%
In which situation would a fiber restricted diet be appropriate?
before intestinal surgery to minimize fecal volume
during the acute phase of intestinal disorders
after surgery to allow the GI system to transition slowly to a regular diet
for swelling
Check all that apply to proper enteral feeding teaching
Return all aspirated gastric residual volume before each bolus feeding
You can crush and mix medication with the formula feeding
Flush the tube with 15 to 30 mL of water before and after each bolus feeding
Make sure the formula is chilled before instillation
What food would you educate your patient to eat when on iron supplements to aid in absorption?
OJ
baked potatoe
cooked dark greens
cup of low fat milk
What type of feeding enteral feeding formula is used for patients who need additional nutrition above their oral consumption; who can digest and absorb nutrients but are unable to eat/swallow sufficiently
hydrolyzed formulas
standard formulas
diabetic formulas
pulmonary formulas
check all that are examples of full liquid diets
ice cream
pudding
apple sauce
milk
Check all that are true about NG tubes
shorter than NI tube
is inserted into the stomach
Salem sump tube is a type of NG tube
Are intended for short term use
Measure from tip of nose to earlobe to xiphoid process for proper length insertion
Name two ways to check placement of an NG tube
aspirating gastric contents; note the color and check the pH
inject 30 ml of air into the tube and listen for a whoosh of air in the abdomen
x-ray
asking the patient to cough; if they don't gag, its in the correct place
