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Chpt 28: Nutritional Support and IV therapy Flashcards

1
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enternal nutrition

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giving nutrients into the GI tract through a feeding tube

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gastronomy tube

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tube inserted through a surgically created opening in the stomach

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regurgitation

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backward flow of stomach contents into the mouth

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jejunostomy tube

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feeding tube inserted into a surgically created opening in the ejunum of the small intestine

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5
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gavage

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process of giving a tube feeding is called

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6
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flow rate

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is the number of drops/minute

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aspiration

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is breathing fluid, food, vomitus, or an object into the lungs

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8
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parenteral nutrition

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giving nutrients through a catheter inserted into a vein

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iv therapy

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giving fluids through a needle or catheter inserted into a vein

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ng tube

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feeding tube inserted through the nose into the stomach

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PEG tube

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feeding tube inserted into the stomach through a small incision made through the skin

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naso-enteral tube

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a feeding tube inserted through the nose into the small bowel

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13
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the doc. may order nutritional support for a person who…

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cant eat enough to meet his or her nutritional needs
has a prob swallowing
refuses to eat/drink

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14
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what tube is used for short-term nutritional support

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naso-gastric tubes

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15
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opened formula for a tube feeding can remain at room temp. for how long

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8 hours

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16
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if a person is receiving intermitternt feedings, the nurse will

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give the feeding 4 or more times each day

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17
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a major risk w/ tube feedings is

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aspiration

18
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if a person is receiving a tube feeding you should report at once

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s/s of respiratory distress

19
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you can help to prevent regurgitation when a person is receiving gavage when you…

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maintain Fowler’s or semi-Fowler’s position after the feeding

20
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when a person is receiving nutrition through a tube, frequent mouth care is neeed because

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it prevents discomfort from dry mouth, dry lips, and sore throat

21
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whoch of these are never done by nursing assistants

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insert a feeding tube or check it for placement

22
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when a person is receiving TPN, the nursing assistant would assist by

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providing frequent oral hygiene and other basic needs

23
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when caring for a perosn receiving IV therpy, the nursing assistant can

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tel the nruse at once if no fluid is dripping

24
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you may change a dressing on a peripheral IV if

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your state agency allows nursing assitants to perfofrm the procedure

25
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gtt stands for

A

drops

26
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gtt/min

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drops per min

27
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TPN

A

total parental nutrition

28
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nasogastric and naasoenteral tubes are in place for short term nutritional support, usually for less than how long

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6 weeks

29
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gastrotomy, jejunostomy, and PEG tubes are used for long-term support, usually long than how long

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6 weeks

30
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formula is given through a feeding tube at room temp because cold fluids cause

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cramping

31
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it shows good teamwork when you warm a container of formula by placing it…

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in a basin w/ warm water

32
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coughing,sneezing, vomiting, suctioning and poor positioning can move a tube out of place and are common causes OF

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ASPIRATION

33
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what can the nursing assistant do to asist the nurse in preventing regurgitation and aspiration

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  • position person in flawless/semi-fowlers before feeding
  • maintain, semi-fowlers after feeding
  • avoid left side-lying position
34
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what comfort measures will help a person with a feeding tube who has a dry mouth

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oral hygiene every 2 hrs while awake
lubricate lip Q2 while awake
mouth rinses Q2 while awake

35
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the nose and nostrils are cleaned every 4-8 hours because the feeding tube can…

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irritate an cause pressure on the nose

36
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if youre delegated to give a tube feeding the nurse should

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check tube placement and residual stomach contents

37
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if youre delegated to give a tube feeding, the nurse should tell you what

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what feeding method to use syringe, feeding bag, or feeding pump

38
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when delgated to give a tube feeding the nurse should tell you to position the person….

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fowlers or semi-fowlers

39
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how much flushing solution is used before giving a tube feeding to an adult

A

30-60mL to water

40
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parental nutrition solution is given intravenously contains…

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water, proteins, carbs, vitamins, minerals

41
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when caring for a person receiving IV therapy what signs and symptoms of complications may occur at the IV site

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bleeding
blood backing up into IV tube
puffiness swelling
pale/reddened skin
complaints/pain @above the IV site
hot/cold skin near site

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