M3 Quiz - Enteral Nutrition

Question 1

What is a benefit of using enteral nutrition (EN) over parenteral nutrition (PN)?

Answer 1

Nutrients enter the gastrointestinal tract

Question 2

Which best describes an advantage (regarding nutrition) of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube?

Answer 2

It allows for bolus feedings

Question 3

The usual nutrient density of enteral formulas ranges between:

Answer 3

1.0 and 2.0 kcal/mL

Question 4

Which of the following actions is appropriate to prevent a clogged feeding tube?

Answer 4

Flush with 25 mL water several times a day

Question 5

Name at least 3 things that can be done to help decrease the risk of aspiration in TF patients.

Answer 5

-Check tube placement radiographically before start feeding
-Place tube past pylorus into deuodenum or jejunum
-Monitor residual volumes

Question 6

What recommendations (at least 2) for a patient to help with diarrhea management?

Answer 6

-Treat underlying cause, this could be due to his residual volumes.
-Assess medications
-Assess tube feeding rate

Question 7

Which type of formula can be used in medically stable patients with a healed feeding tube site and no signs of infection. In addition, this type of formula is best suited for patients with safe food practices and tube maintenance techniques.

Answer 7

Whole food/Blenderized Formula

Question 8

According to the article “Enteral Nutrition Formula Selection: Current Evidence and Implications for Practice”, which of the following is true regarding the recommended use for Fiber-containing formulas?

Answer 8

Recommended for use among patients with diarrhea and/or to promote/maintain gut microbiota