Clinical Nutrition

Question 1

Feeding tubes for short term use

Answer 1

Nasogastric and Nasoesophogeal

Question 2

Feeding tubes used for long term support

Answer 2

Esophagostomy tube, gastrotomy tube

Question 3

Complications associated with E tubes

Answer 3

vomiting, skin infection, premature dislodgement, coughing

Question 4

Rare complication of E tubes

Answer 4

Esophageal stricture

Question 5

Tubes placed during abdominal exploratory or during laparoscopy

Answer 5

Jejunostomy Tubes

Question 6

How long are J tubes left in place?

Answer 6

5 days until adhesions form

Question 7

What metabolic complications are associated with enteral nutrition?

Answer 7

Hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, refeeding syndrom

Question 8

Patients with diffuse intestinal disease, at risk for aspiration, unable to be sedated, but are in stable condition, are all candidates for what?

Answer 8

Parenteral Nutrition

Question 9

Recommended time for parenteral nutrition

Answer 9

3 days minimum

Question 10

Vein used for partial parenteral nutrition

Answer 10

Peripheral veins (cephalic and saphenous)

Question 11

What is the most common form of malnutrition?

Answer 11

Overfeeding