36 Questions
Which method of nutrition support delivers nutrients via feeding tube or intravenous infusion?
Parenteral nutrition
What type of patients may benefit from oral nutrition supplements?
Patients with loss of appetite
What should be considered when recommending oral supplements?
Taste
What is enteral nutrition?
Feeding through a tube directly to the stomach or small intestine
What is a requirement for patients to receive enteral nutrition?
Functioning GI tract
Which type of nutrition support delivers nutrients via feeding tube or intravenous infusion?
Parenteral nutrition
What is a key advantage of oral nutrition supplements?
They are easier to consume than meals
What is enteral nutrition?
A method of feeding that uses the gastrointestinal tract to deliver nutrition and calories
Which patients may benefit from oral nutrition supplements?
All of the above
What is a requirement for patients to receive enteral nutrition?
A functioning GI tract
Which patients may benefit from enteral nutrition?
Patients with loss of appetite
What is a contraindication for enteral nutrition?
Severe GI bleeding
What is a key advantage of enteral nutrition over parenteral nutrition?
Fewer chances of infection
Which method of nutrition support delivers nutrients via feeding tube or intravenous infusion?
Parenteral nutrition
What is a requirement for patients to receive enteral nutrition?
Gastric residual volume monitoring
What is a key advantage of oral nutrition supplements?
Greater patient mobility
Which patients may benefit from oral nutrition supplements?
Critically ill patients
Which type of solution is used for patients with general nutrition requirements?
Premixed parenteral solutions
What is the main source of energy in parenteral solutions?
Dextrose
What is the maximum osmolarity limit for PPN solutions?
900 milliosmoles/L
Which of the following is a recommended starting rate for continuous feedings?
10-20 ml/hour
What is the purpose of a nutrition support team in hospitals?
To provide comprehensive care
What is the recommended increase in rate for continuous feedings every 8 to 12 hours?
10-20 ml/hour
When should feedings be withheld and evaluated for gastric residual volume (GRV)?
If GRV > 500 ml
What is the recommended daily water intake in milliliters per kilogram of body weight?
30-40 ml/kg
Which is the preferred feeding route for enteral nutrition?
Gastrostomy
What is aspiration in the context of enteral nutrition?
When food, liquid, or other material enters a person's airway and eventually the lungs by accident
What are the types of enteral formulas?
Standard formulas, Elemental formulas, Specialized formulas, Modular formulas
What is the recommended range for macronutrients in enteral formulas?
Protein: 12-20%, Fat: 15-30%, Carbohydrates: 30-60%
Which of the following is a complication of parenteral nutrition?
Hypertriglyceridemia
How can the risk of hyperglycemia be reduced in patients receiving parenteral nutrition?
All of the above
What is a potential complication of aggressive feeding in a severely malnourished person?
Refeeding Syndrome
Which patients are at high risk for developing hypoglycemia during parenteral nutrition?
Young children
Which organ is affected by gallbladder disease?
Gallbladder
Which patients are at high risk for gallbladder disease?
Patients with GI or liver disorders
What is the cause of metabolic bone disease in patients on long-term parenteral nutrition?
Altered intakes or metabolism of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin D
Test your knowledge on enteral nutrition support and specialized nutrition support in this quiz. Learn about the different types of nutrition support, including enteral and parenteral nutrition, as well as oral nutrient supplements. Enhance your understanding of how illnesses can impact food consumption and digestion, and how nutrients can be delivered via feeding tubes or intravenous infusion.
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