Nutrition

Question 1

Parenteral diets- TPN

Answer 1

• Central line- Inadequate oral intake for 7-14 days- 3 in 1 mix of protein, carbs, fat- High osmolarity

Question 2

Parental diets- PPN

Answer 2

• Safer than TPN- Poor gut fxn

Question 3

Parental diets- PPN

Answer 3

• Safer than TPN- Poor gut fxn

Question 4

Regular diet

Answer 4

No restrictions

Question 5

Soft diet

Answer 5

• Soft texture for dysphagia, esophagitis

Question 6

Bland diet

Answer 6

• Non spicy, low fiber- PUD, GERD, N/V GI surg

Question 7

Low residue diet

Answer 7

• Reduce number of stools- No milk, prunes-

Question 8

Clear liquid

Answer 8

• First diet returning from NPO- Simple sugar and lytes- Short periods

Question 9

G tube

Answer 9

• Placed in stomach- Undergoing open surgery, can’t tolerate endoscopy- Nutrition 6+ wks- Feeding 4-6 x day-

Question 10

J tube

Answer 10

• Jejunum- Poor gastric emptying- Aspiration via reflx- Continuous infusions

Question 11

PEG tube

Answer 11

• Endoscopically placed G tube- No anesthesia required- Stomach decompression- Not already undergoing open surgery

Question 12

NG tube

Answer 12

• Short term feeding- Through nostril to stomach- Gastric lavage, decompression