Week 9 Flashcards
1
Q
What output correlates with type of ostomies?
A
As it gets closer to colon it gets less watery
2
Q
Ostomies are categorized by
A
Permanent or temporary
Anatomic location
Construction of stoma
3
Q
What must be functional to deliver enteral nutrition?
A
GI tract, mainly small intestine
4
Q
Why would someone require enteral nutrition
A
Trauma Cancer Resected stomach Ulcerative colitis Crohns
5
Q
Complications of enteral feedings
A
Aspiration
Tube malposition/dislodgement (USE X-RAY TO VERIFY)
Refeeding syndrome
Fluid imbalance
Medication complications
6
Q
Parenteral nutrition
A
Bypasses GI tract, straight to venous
7
Q
TPN must be delivered through
A
central line
8
Q
PPN delivered through
A
PICC line
9
Q
Acute confusion
A
Delirium
abrupt onset
reversable
10
Q
Chronic confusion
A
Dementia
Gradual onset
Sleep/wake cycle disturbed
Alzheimers
