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Management of Enteral Nutrition
1. Enteral Feeding basic guidelines are:
A. Elevate head of bed at all times
B. Tube placement assessment
C. Flush Tube per protocol/orders
D. Provide type, rate, and volume of feeding
E. All of the Above
2. Residents receiving enteral nutrition must be monitored for the following symptoms:
A. Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal Distention & Gas, Diarrhea
B. Nausea, Gas, Heartburn, Constricted Pupils
C. Diarrhea, Dilated Pupils, Vomiting, Flatulence
3. Enteral Feedings are an excellent growth median for bacteria.
A. True
B. False
4. Aspiration Pneumonia is a risk factor for residents with feeding tubes, and the following are common
symptoms:
Circle all that apply.
A. Delirium
B. Fever
C. Toothache
D. Chest Pain
E. Swollen Ankles
F. Shortness of Breath
G. Bluish discoloration of skin
H. Rapid pulse
I. Wheezing
J. Cough
K. Fatigue
5. Rapid infusion of formula using the bolus delivery method may have a higher aspiration risk that lower
volume continuous gastric feedings.
A. True
B. False
6. The frequency of feedings can be:
A. Intermittent
B. Cyclic
C. Continuous
D. All the Above
7. When documenting on enteral nutrition it is not necessary to justify the medical necessity of a pump.
A. True
B. False
8. One purpose of the flush when giving a feeding is for hydration.
A. True
B. False
9. There is no reason to document a Resident’s tolerance to enteral feedings.
A. True
B. False
10. An Enteral Nutrition order should contain the route and method of administration, flushing protocol.
A. True
B. False
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