MNT II Exam 3 Questions and Answers
formula for calculating enteral formula needs - Ans:-calories of formula/calories per ml = ml of
formula
ml of formula/24 hrs a day = ml per hour
Oral, enteral, & parenteral methods of nutrition support are not... - Ans:-mutually exclusive
often they are use...
enteral nutrition tube placement depends on: - Ans:✔✔-1. anticipated length of time for feeding
2. risk for aspiration/tube displacement
3. planned surgical intervention
4. presence of normal digestion and absorption
nasoenteric route for enteral nutrition access - Ans:✔✔-short term (up to 3-4 weeks); if longer needed,
can cause complications & should be changed to PEG/gastrostomy/jejunotomy tube
nasogastric: used when pt has normal GI fxn & gag reflex; bolus, intermittent, or continuous infusions
nasoduodenal/nasojejunal route: used for gastric motility disorders, esophageal reflux, persistent N&V
potential complications of nasal tubes - Ans:✔✔-- Nasal irritation and erosion
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