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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?
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?
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?
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)?
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?
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 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 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?
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 is a common problem associated with nasoesophageal feeding tubes?
What should be done to avoid common problems with 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?
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?
What could chewing or pawing of a feeding tube indicate in a patient?
Which of the following can cause aspiration pneumonia?
Which of the following can cause aspiration pneumonia?
What can happen with cephalic catheters during parenteral feeding?
What can happen with cephalic catheters during parenteral feeding?
What is the purpose of a buster collar or restraint around the neck?
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?
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?
What is the purpose of regularly changing the dressing around the surgical site?
When is parenteral feeding considered common in first opinion practice?
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?
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 is the purpose of assisted feeding?
What are some indicators for nutritional paraenteral feeding?
What are some indicators for nutritional paraenteral feeding?
What is the main difference between enteral and parenteral feeding?
What is the main difference between enteral and parenteral feeding?
What is refeeding syndrome?
What is refeeding syndrome?
What are the recommended components of a supportive diet?
What are the recommended components of a supportive diet?
Why should the GI tract be used whenever possible for feeding?
Why should the GI tract be used whenever possible for feeding?
What is the purpose of TPN and PPN?
What is the purpose of TPN and PPN?
What is the difference between enteral and parenteral feeding?
What is the difference between enteral and parenteral feeding?
Why is the GI tract preferred for feeding whenever possible?
Why is the GI tract preferred for feeding whenever possible?
What are some potential causes of aspiration pneumonia in patients with feeding tubes?
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?
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?
When is parenteral feeding considered common in first opinion practice?
What is the difference between nasoesophageal and nasogastric feeding tubes?
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 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 factors should be considered when choosing a feeding tube option?
What is the equation to calculate a patient's resting energy requirement (RER)?
What is the equation to calculate a patient's resting energy requirement (RER)?
