Eighty-year-old Antonio Hernandez has a past medical history of hypertension, elevated cholesterol, and diabetes. He suffers a massive stroke and is stabilized in the CCU (coronary care unit). It is determined that it is unsafe to feed him orally and a tube feeding will be started immediately. For the first 24 hours, Antonio's tube feeding should be delivered by a(n) ____ feeding method.
A) continuous
B) daily
C) intermittent
D) bolus
Q. 2Where is bile stored in the body?
A) liver
B) pancreas
C) gallbladder
D) intestinal epithelial cells
Q. 3Eighty-year-old Antonio Hernandez has a past medical history of hypertension, elevated cholesterol, and diabetes. He suffers a massive stroke and is stabilized in the CCU (coronary care unit). It is determined that it is unsafe to feed him orally and a tube feeding will be started immediately. Which feeding route would be the most appropriate for Antonio?
A) orogastric
B) nasogastric
C) gastrostomy
D) jejunostomy
Q. 4Bile assists in the absorption of ____.
A) fat only
B) all nutrients
C) carbohydrate and fat only
D) carbohydrate, fat, and protein
Q. 5Kristina is a 4-year-old with galactosemia. Her caregivers must ensure adequate intake of ____.
A) vitamin C
B) calcium
C) vitamin E
D) potassium
Q. 6Chylomicrons are synthesized within the ____.
A) liver
B) intestinal cells
C) lymphatic system
D) storage compartment of plant seeds
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