10 Questions
What is the purpose of a gastrostomy tube?
To provide a means of feeding an individual when the normal passage of food into the stomach is altered.
What is an example of a neurological condition that may require the use of a gastrostomy tube?
Cerebral Palsy.
Why would an individual require a gastrostomy tube?
Because they cannot take in adequate food or liquids by mouth to sustain normal growth and development.
What is an example of a medical condition that may require the use of a gastrostomy tube?
Craniofacial abnormalities.
What is another condition that may require the use of a gastrostomy tube?
Dementia.
A gastrostomy tube is only used for permanent feeding.
False
Craniofacial abnormalities can cause impaired swallowing.
True
A gastrostomy tube is only used for patients with dementia.
False
An individual with a gastrostomy tube can still take in some food or liquids by mouth.
True
A gastrostomy tube is used to treat anorexia.
False
Study Notes
Gastrostomy Tube
- A gastrostomy tube is a temporary or permanent solution for feeding individuals with altered normal food passage into the stomach due to physical blockage or impaired swallowing.
Reasons for Gastrostomy Tube
- Inability to consume adequate food and liquids by mouth, hindering normal growth and development.
Underlying Medical Conditions
- Neurological or medical conditions that may require a gastrostomy tube include: • Anorexia • Cerebral Palsy • Craniofacial abnormalities • Dementia
Gastrostomy Tube
- A gastrostomy tube is a temporary or permanent solution for feeding individuals with altered normal food passage into the stomach due to physical blockage or impaired swallowing.
Reasons for Gastrostomy Tube
- Inability to consume adequate food and liquids by mouth, hindering normal growth and development.
Underlying Medical Conditions
- Neurological or medical conditions that may require a gastrostomy tube include: • Anorexia • Cerebral Palsy • Craniofacial abnormalities • Dementia
This quiz covers the use of gastrostomy tubes as a means of feeding individuals with physical blockages or impaired swallowing processes, and associated neurological and medical conditions.
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