Tube Feeding Flashcards
1
Q
What lab value shows protein status from 6 weeks prior?
A
Serum albumin
2
Q
What lab value shows protein status right now?
A
Pre-albumin
3
Q
NPO
A
nothing by mouth
4
Q
Clear liquid
A
transparent liquids only (popsicle, jello)
5
Q
Full liquid
A
Milk, soup
6
Q
Soft
A
Mashed potatoes, jello
7
Q
Regular
A
Pt can eat anything
8
Q
A
9
Q
Parenteral feeding:
A
IV feeding
10
Q
When should you flush a tube feeding?
A
- before and after each medication administration
- At least every 4 hours
- before and after bolus feeding
11
Q
In patients with tube feedings, what should the HOB be at?
A
45 degrees
12
Q
How do we know the patient is tolerating the tube feeding?
A
No diarrhea, vomiting, cramping, abdominal distention, or pain
13
Q
What should you use to unclog an occulted tube?
A
Activated pancreatic enzymes
