Malnutrition

Question 1

Nasoenteric tube

Answer 1

a feeding tube inserted nasally and then advanced to the GI tract

Question 2

Enterostomal feeding tubes

Answer 2

used for patients who need long term enteral feedings
a gastrostomy is made surgically, a PEG is inserted

Question 3

PEG

Answer 3

Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
dual access tube for long term feedings

Question 4

Bolus feedings

Answer 4

an intermittent feeding of a specific amount of enteral product set intervals during a 24 hour period, q 4 hours

Question 5

Continuous feeding

Answer 5

similar to IV therapy, small amounts are infused continuously over a specificized time

Question 6

Cyclic feeding

Answer 6

same as continuous but stopped for a specific time in each 24 hour period

Question 7

What is Refeeding syndrome?

Answer 7

life threatening condition when nutrition is begun during a state of starvation

Question 8

s/s of refeeding syndrome?

Answer 8

HF
peripheral edema
rhabdomyolysis
seizures
hemolysis

Question 9

how to prevent refeeding syndrome?

Answer 9

carefully assessing and managing nutrition needs early before a patient is severely malnourished

Question 10

Peripheral parenteral nutrition

Answer 10

administered through a canula or catheter