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Which of the following is a recommended measure to prevent infection around the surgical site?
Which of the following is a recommended measure to prevent infection around the surgical site?
- Chewing or pawning
- Flushing
- Regularly change dressing around the site (correct)
- Coughing/sneezing/vomiting/movement
What could chewing or pawing indicate in a patient?
What could chewing or pawing indicate in a patient?
- Poor care of the surgical site
- Infection
- Pain or discomfort (correct)
- Movement
What is a potential cause of aspiration pneumonia in tube-fed patients?
What is a potential cause of aspiration pneumonia in tube-fed patients?
- Flushing
- Chewing or biting
- Checking the placement of the tube
- Repositioning the tube (correct)
Which type of catheter is commonly used for parenteral feeding?
Which type of catheter is commonly used for parenteral feeding?
What is the advantage of using central venous catheters for parenteral feeding?
What is the advantage of using central venous catheters for parenteral feeding?
What is the recommended technique for inserting central venous catheters?
What is the recommended technique for inserting central venous catheters?
What is the purpose of parenteral feeding?
What is the purpose of parenteral feeding?
When is parenteral feeding commonly used?
When is parenteral feeding commonly used?
What is a potential complication of using cephalic catheters for parenteral feeding?
What is a potential complication of using cephalic catheters for parenteral feeding?
What is the purpose of flushing in parenteral feeding?
What is the purpose of flushing in parenteral feeding?
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?
What is a common problem associated with catheter placement for parenteral nutrition?
What is a common problem associated with catheter placement for parenteral nutrition?
How should all forms of feeding be presented when using parenteral nutrition?
How should all forms of feeding be presented when using parenteral nutrition?
What is a potential reason for using parenteral nutrition in equine neonates?
What is a potential reason for using parenteral nutrition in equine neonates?
What is the formula to calculate the Resting Energy Requirement (RER) in patients?
What is the formula to calculate the Resting Energy Requirement (RER) in patients?
What is the recommended amount of food to be given per meal in parenteral nutrition?
What is the recommended amount of food to be given per meal in parenteral nutrition?
What is the time frame for using naso-oesophageal feeding tubes?
What is the time frame for using naso-oesophageal feeding tubes?
What is a common problem associated with feeding tubes?
What is a common problem associated with feeding tubes?
How should the feeding tube be flushed before and after use?
How should the feeding tube be flushed before and after use?
How much flush should be used after feeding to ensure the food is not stuck in the tube?
How much flush should be used after feeding to ensure the food is not stuck in the tube?
Which of the following is a characteristic of enteral feeding?
Which of the following is a characteristic of enteral feeding?
What is the purpose of supportive feeding?
What is the purpose of supportive feeding?
What is the difference between enteral and parental feeding?
What is the difference between enteral and parental feeding?
What is refeeding syndrome?
What is refeeding syndrome?
What are the recommended diets for supportive feeding?
What are the recommended diets for supportive feeding?
Why is it important to use the gastrointestinal tract whenever possible for enteral feeding?
Why is it important to use the gastrointestinal tract whenever possible for enteral feeding?
What is the purpose of enteral feeding?
What is the purpose of enteral feeding?
What are TPN and PPN?
What are TPN and PPN?
What happens in refeeding syndrome?
What happens in refeeding syndrome?
What is the best diet for supportive feeding?
What is the best diet for supportive feeding?
