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WGU D440 Nutrition Test withQuestions and 100% Correct Solutions
What helps with the absorption of iron?
Vitamin C
What decreases the absorption of iron?
dairy/calcium
What causes green or "tarry black" stools?
iron supplements
Vitamin C
citrus fruits, tomatoes, broccoli, cabbage, green leafy veggies
vitamin c deficiency
scurvy (swollen, bleeding gums, poor wound healing)
tissue bleeding, joint bleeding, bone fractures, tooth
loss
caused by smoking, poor nutrition, alcohol abuse
How do you measure placement for NG tube?
, start at the tip of the nose, go to the ear lobe, then the xiphoid process
How do you verify placement on the initial insertion?
xray
What is enteral nutrition?
Delivery through a tube into the stomach or the GI
What is parenteral nutrition?
nutritional feeding through the vein (IV)
When is an NG tube used?
used for pt with dysphagia, stroke, facial/neck burns, trauma to head/neck, end of
life, impaired swallowing
What is the first thing you do before feeding through an NG tube?
check placement
What should you do to the bed before feeding through an NG tube?
elevate the head of the bed to 30-45 degrees
What should the temperature be like for tube feedings?
room temp to avoid cramps
What is the greatest risk for using an NG tube?
aspiration
What should you do when checking placement of an NG tube AFTER the initial
placement?
aspirate contents and CHECK pH
What should you do before bolus feeding?
verify bowel sounds and position pt in Fowler's position on the right side to
prevent vomiting
What should you have the pt do when removing the NG tube?
pt should take a deep breath and hold it
How often should you change the bags for tube feeding?
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