× Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask a question
Top Posters
Since Sunday
r
4
L
4
3
d
3
M
3
l
3
V
3
s
3
d
3
a
3
g
3
j
3
New Topic  
katt katt
wrote...
Posts: 334
Rep: 0 0
6 years ago
Your patient presents to the ER with intractable vomiting that is not responding to anti-nausea medications. How do you feed this patient?
 a. nasointestinal tube
  b. gastrostomy
  c. PN
  d. jejunostomy

Q. 2

Your patient is a reported alcohol abuser and has been in and out of homeless shelters for 2 years. He presents to the ER with a CVA and severe dysphagia and requires a feeding tube. What complication is he at risk for developing?
 a. refeeding syndrome
  b. hypoglycemia
  c. overhydration
  d. hepatic steatosis

Q. 3

Which of the following would not be an effective measure of hydration status for a patient on tube feeding?
 a. hydration is monitored by daily weights
  b. hydration is monitored by interviews with the patient
  c. hydration is monitored by BUN
  d. hydration is monitored by urine specific gravity

Q. 4

Complications of EN delivered into the stomach could include:
 a. ulcer.
  b. gastric atrophy.
  c. aspiration pneumonia.
  d. edema.

Q. 5

What EN complication should the RD particularly monitor for in a patient who is sedated, has an endotracheal tube, or has swallowing problems?
 a. diarrhea
  b. hyperglycemia
  c. a clogged tube
  d. aspiration

Q. 6

The most commonly reported GI complication from enteral nutrition support is:
 a. hepatic steatosis.
  b. diarrhea.
  c. constipation.
  d. elevated LFTs.
Read 43 times
1 Reply
Replies
Answer verified by a subject expert
gimbloxgimblox
wrote...
Posts: 334
Rep: 2 0
6 years ago
Sign in or Sign up in seconds to unlock everything for free
1

Related Topics

katt Author
wrote...

6 years ago
Helped a lot
wrote...

Yesterday
Good timing, thanks!
wrote...

2 hours ago
You make an excellent tutor!
New Topic      
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  1650 People Browsing
Related Images
  
 1373
  
 353
  
 647
Your Opinion
Which is the best fuel for late night cramming?
Votes: 231