Mastering Enteral Nutrition Tube Feeding Routes
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Which type of enteral formula is prepared by using a food blender to blend whole foods?

  • Specialized formulas
  • Modular formulas
  • Elemental formulas
  • Blenderized formulas (correct)

    • Which type of enteral formula contains macronutrients that have been broken down and require less digestion?

  • Elemental formulas (correct)
  • Blenderized formulas
  • Modular formulas
  • Specialized formulas

    • Which type of enteral formula includes nutrient combinations that assist in the treatment of certain illnesses?

  • Elemental formulas
  • Specialized formulas (correct)
  • Blenderized formulas
  • Modular formulas

    • Which type of enteral formula can be prepared by combining individual macronutrient and micronutrient preparations?

    <p>Modular formulas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of MCT (medium-chain triglycerides)?

    <p>They contain fatty acids with 6-12 carbons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which patients are blenderized formulas suitable for?

    <p>Patients with compromised digestive or absorptive function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which patients are elemental formulas suitable for?

    <p>Patients with compromised digestive or absorptive function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which patients are specialized formulas suitable for?

    <p>Patients who require specific nutrient combinations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which patients are modular formulas suitable for?

    <p>Patients who require specific nutrient combinations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of MCT (medium-chain triglycerides) in enteral formulas?

    <p>They contain fatty acids with 6-12 carbons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a reason why gastric feedings are preferred over intestinal feedings?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an enterostomy?

    <p>To facilitate tube feeding for patients expected to be tube fed for 4 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the risk associated with gastric feedings?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is aspiration?

    <p>When food, liquid, or other material enters a person's airway and eventually the lungs by accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are feeding tubes made from?

    <p>Flexible materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of measurement for the outer diameter of feeding tubes?

    <p>French units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do standard formulas (polymeric formulas) contain?

    <p>Intact proteins and polysaccharides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of enteral formulas?

    <p>To supply all of an individual’s nutrient requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of enteral nutrition tube feeding routes mentioned in the text?

    <p>Gastrostomy and jejunostomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the choice of enteral feeding route?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which macronutrient should be higher in patients with metabolic stress?

    <p>Protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended energy density of enteral formulas before or after some intestinal examinations and surgeries?

    <p>1.0-2.0 Kcal/mL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the osmolality range of hypertonic formulas?

    <p>300-700 milliosmoles/Kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor should be considered when selecting an enteral formula?

    <p>GI function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which patients may require an elemental formula?

    <p>Patients with impaired GI tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of fiber modifications in enteral formulas?

    <p>Managing diarrhea, constipation, and hyperglycemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main risk associated with infusing medications along with enteral feedings?

    <p>Diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should enteral formulas provide if fluid needs to be restricted?

    <p>Adequate nutrient &amp; energy densities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be checked for patients with food allergies when selecting an enteral formula?

    <p>Ingredient lists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered when evaluating the patient's response to an enteral formula?

    <p>Reevaluating the decision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) systems mentioned in the text?

    <p>To prevent formula contamination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of feeding system has a higher chance of contamination?

    <p>Open feeding system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main benefit of using a closed feeding system?

    <p>Lower chance of contamination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which patients are at a higher risk of infection from foodborne illness?

    <p>Malnourished individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of fiber in enteral nutrition?

    <p>Treating diarrhea or constipation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of formula is appropriate for patients with high nutrient needs or fluid restrictions?

    <p>High energy density formula</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended formula for individuals with high fluid requirements?

    <p>Formula with low energy density</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of tube-feeding complications?

    <p>To monitor and identify complications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended method for handling formula to prevent contamination?

    <p>Closed feeding system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of specialized formulas?

    <p>They assist in the treatment of certain illnesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pH level indicates that a feeding tube is placed in the stomach?

    <p>pH ≤5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which delivery method allows the patient freedom of movement between meals?

    <p>Intermittent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which delivery method is best tolerated when delivered into the stomach?

    <p>Intermittent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which delivery method is rapidly administered and does not require an infusion pump?

    <p>Bolus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which delivery method is preferred for intestinal feedings?

    <p>Continuous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which delivery method is slower and easier to tolerate, making it recommended for critically ill patients or patients who cannot tolerate intermittent feedings?

    <p>Continuous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which delivery method has a higher risk of aspiration and may be difficult for some patients to tolerate?

    <p>Intermittent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which delivery method can cause abdominal discomfort, nausea, and a greater risk of aspiration?

    <p>Bolus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which delivery method is used only in patients who are not critically ill?

    <p>Bolus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which delivery method allows the patient to have greater independence?

    <p>Bolus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of tube feeding delivery is best tolerated when delivered into the stomach?

    <p>Intermittent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which delivery method of tube feeding is rapidly administered, does not require an infusion pump, and allows greater independence for patients?

    <p>Bolus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which delivery method of tube feeding has a higher risk of aspiration and may be difficult for some patients to tolerate?

    <p>Bolus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which delivery method of tube feeding is used only in patients who are not critically ill?

    <p>Bolus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which delivery method of tube feeding is preferred for intestinal feedings?

    <p>Continuous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which delivery method of tube feeding is slower and easier to tolerate, making it recommended for critically ill patients or patients who cannot tolerate intermittent feedings?

    <p>Continuous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pH range for tube placement in the stomach?

    <p>pH ≤5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pH range for tube placement in the small intestine or respiratory tract?

    <p>pH ≥6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended angle of elevation for the patient's upper body during and after tube feeding to reduce the risk of aspiration?

    <p>30-45 degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended delivery time for intermittent tube feeding?

    <p>30-45 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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