18 Questions
What is the primary benefit of enteral nutrition in terms of gut physiology?
Maintains gut mucosal physiology
What is a common complication of enteral nutrition support?
Malabsorption
What is a contraindication to enteral feeding?
Mesenteric ischemia
What is the duration of cyclic feeding in enteral nutrition?
8-20 hours/day
What is the benefit of enteral nutrition compared to parenteral nutrition?
Inexpensive
What is another name for parenteral nutrition?
Hyperalimentation
What is the primary purpose of enteral feeding?
To provide nutrients when oral intake is inadequate
What type of tube is inserted through the nares into the small intestine?
Nasointestinal tube
What is the name of the tube inserted through the abdominal wall into the stomach?
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)
What is the purpose of a bolus feeding regimen?
To provide a large amount of nutrition at one time
What is the name of the tube inserted through the nares into the stomach?
Nasogastric tube (NGT)
What is the purpose of enteral access devices?
To deliver nutrients via a tube into the GI tract
What is a benefit of enteral feeding compared to total parenteral nutrition?
Preservation of intestinal function
What is a risk associated with over-feeding in patients?
Hyperglycemia
What is a risk associated with under-feeding in patients?
Depressed ventilatory drive
Why is enteral feeding considered the first choice for nutritional supplementation?
It has a lower risk of infection
What is a problem associated with total parenteral nutrition?
Gut atrophy
When should parenteral nutrition be used?
Only when enteral feeding cannot be done
Test your knowledge of enteral nutrition, its benefits, and the conditions that require it. This quiz covers the advantages of enteral nutrition, including maintaining gut mucosal physiology and preserving gut barrier function. It also explores the conditions that often require enteral nutrition, such as impaired nutrient digestion and severe wasting.
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