Supportive Feeding Methods Quiz

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Which type of nutrition involves administering all nutrition needs through liquids made up of amino acids, glucose, and lipid components through a centrally placed catheter?

Partial parenteral nutrition

Parenteral nutrition

Total parenteral nutrition (correct)

Equine neonatal nutrition

What is a common problem associated with catheter placement for parenteral nutrition?

Hypertension

Hypotension

Hyperglycemia

Phlebitis (correct)

How should all forms of feeding be presented?

Rapidly

Intermittently

Slowly (correct)

Abruptly

What is the equation to calculate a patient's resting energy requirement (RER)?

RER = 30 x (body weight + 70) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum amount of food that can be fit into a patient at any one time?

10ml/kg/feed Signup and view all the answers

Which type of feeding tube is well tolerated and quite cheap, but can only be used for a short period of time (3-5 days)?

Naso-oesophageal tube Signup and view all the answers

Which feeding tube option requires a surgical procedure and general anesthesia for placement, but can be used for a longer period of time (3-4 weeks)?

Oesophagostomy tube Signup and view all the answers

Which feeding tube option is suitable for long-term use (months or potentially longer) and can be used for home care?

PEG tube Signup and view all the answers

What is a common problem associated with nasoesophageal feeding tubes?

Blockages Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to avoid common problems with feeding tubes?

Flush the tubes with plain water before and after use Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a recommended practice to prevent infection when caring for a feeding tube surgical site?

Regularly change the dressing around the site Signup and view all the answers

What could chewing or pawing of a feeding tube indicate in a patient?

Pain or discomfort Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can cause aspiration pneumonia?

Coughing, sneezing, vomiting, or movement Signup and view all the answers

What can happen with cephalic catheters during parenteral feeding?

Reactions can occur Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a buster collar or restraint around the neck?

To prevent chewing or pawing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a cause of aspiration pneumonia that has developed from a feeding tube?

Coughing, sneezing, vomiting, or movement Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of regularly changing the dressing around the surgical site?

To prevent infection Signup and view all the answers

When is parenteral feeding considered common in first opinion practice?

It is not very common in first opinion practice Signup and view all the answers

Which method of feeding involves the use of a tube to feed a diet because the mouth area is no longer working but the GI system is functioning as it should?

Enteral feeding Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of assisted feeding?

To provide additional nutrients to meet the animal's daily requirement Signup and view all the answers

What are some indicators for nutritional paraenteral feeding?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between enteral and parenteral feeding?

Enteral feeding uses the gastrointestinal tract, while parenteral feeding bypasses the GI system entirely Signup and view all the answers

What is refeeding syndrome?

A sudden drop in sodium, potassium, and magnesium levels due to a sudden increase in carbohydrate levels in the food and insulin levels Signup and view all the answers

What are the recommended components of a supportive diet?

Additional B vitamins, high protein, moderate fat, and low carbohydrate Signup and view all the answers

Why should the GI tract be used whenever possible for feeding?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of TPN and PPN?

To provide additional nutrients to meet the animal's daily requirement Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between enteral and parenteral feeding?

Enteral feeding uses the gastrointestinal tract, while parenteral feeding bypasses the GI system and is administered intravenously Signup and view all the answers

Why is the GI tract preferred for feeding whenever possible?

The GI tract supports the function of enterocytes and gut flora, and using it reduces complications Signup and view all the answers

What are some potential causes of aspiration pneumonia in patients with feeding tubes?

Flushing; Coughing/sneezing/vomiting/movement; Chewing/biting and pawing; Poor care of the surgical site; Movement, infection Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of regularly changing the dressing around the surgical site of a feeding tube?

To prevent infection Signup and view all the answers

When is parenteral feeding considered common in first opinion practice?

Not very common in first opinion practice Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between nasoesophageal and nasogastric feeding tubes?

Nasoesophageal feeding tubes typically bypass the stomach and enter the esophagus directly, while nasogastric feeding tubes enter the stomach Signup and view all the answers

What are some potential problems associated with feeding tubes and how can they be avoided?

Some potential problems with feeding tubes include blockages, dislodging of the tube, trauma, infection, and over-granulation. To avoid these problems, it is important to thoroughly flush the tubes before and after use, use the appropriate amount of flush solution, and ensure that the food is not stuck in the tube after feeding. Signup and view all the answers

What factors should be considered when choosing a feeding tube option?

Factors to consider when choosing a feeding tube option include the time frame for use, toleration by the patient, cost, and whether home care is possible for the owner. Signup and view all the answers

What is the equation to calculate a patient's resting energy requirement (RER)?

RER = 30 \times (body weight (kg) + 70) Signup and view all the answers

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Which type of nutrition involves administering all nutrition needs through liquids made up of amino acids, glucose, and lipid components through a centrally placed catheter?

What is a common problem associated with catheter placement for parenteral nutrition?

How should all forms of feeding be presented?

What is the equation to calculate a patient's resting energy requirement (RER)?

What is the maximum amount of food that can be fit into a patient at any one time?

Which type of feeding tube is well tolerated and quite cheap, but can only be used for a short period of time (3-5 days)?

Which feeding tube option requires a surgical procedure and general anesthesia for placement, but can be used for a longer period of time (3-4 weeks)?

Which feeding tube option is suitable for long-term use (months or potentially longer) and can be used for home care?

What is a common problem associated with nasoesophageal feeding tubes?

What should be done to avoid common problems with feeding tubes?

Which of the following is a recommended practice to prevent infection when caring for a feeding tube surgical site?

What could chewing or pawing of a feeding tube indicate in a patient?

Which of the following can cause aspiration pneumonia?

What can happen with cephalic catheters during parenteral feeding?

What is the purpose of a buster collar or restraint around the neck?

Which of the following is a cause of aspiration pneumonia that has developed from a feeding tube?

What is the purpose of regularly changing the dressing around the surgical site?

When is parenteral feeding considered common in first opinion practice?

Which method of feeding involves the use of a tube to feed a diet because the mouth area is no longer working but the GI system is functioning as it should?

What is the purpose of assisted feeding?

What are some indicators for nutritional paraenteral feeding?

What is the main difference between enteral and parenteral feeding?

What is refeeding syndrome?

What are the recommended components of a supportive diet?

Why should the GI tract be used whenever possible for feeding?

What is the purpose of TPN and PPN?

What is the difference between enteral and parenteral feeding?

Why is the GI tract preferred for feeding whenever possible?

What are some potential causes of aspiration pneumonia in patients with feeding tubes?

What is the purpose of regularly changing the dressing around the surgical site of a feeding tube?

When is parenteral feeding considered common in first opinion practice?

What is the difference between nasoesophageal and nasogastric feeding tubes?

What are some potential problems associated with feeding tubes and how can they be avoided?

What factors should be considered when choosing a feeding tube option?

What is the equation to calculate a patient's resting energy requirement (RER)?

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