Deck 29: Enteral Nutrition and Intravenous Therapy

Question 1

Which of the following is the most common IV site?

A)The jugular vein
B)The basilic vein
C)The subclavian vein
D)A vein on the back of the hand

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The client has just completed a tube feeding.How long should the client be positioned in semi-Fowler's position after enteral feed?

A)15 minutes
B)About 30 minutes
C)45 minutes
D)1 to 2 hours

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The risk of regurgitation is less with which of the following feeding tubes?

A)Nasogastric tubes
B)PEG tubes
C)Jejunostomy tubes
D)Gastrostomy tubes

Answer 3

C

Question 4

What is the correct term for a feeding tube that is inserted through the nose into the small intestine?

A)A nasogastric tube
B)A PEG tube
C)A nasointestinal tube
D)A TPN tube

Question 5

A cannula or catheter is which of the following?

A)A plastic tubing threaded over a needle
B)A tube feeding
C)Another name for a PEG tube
D)A gastro-jejunostomy tube

Question 6

What is a jejunostomy tube?

A)An opening in the stomach
B)A feeding tube inserted into a surgically created opening in the jejunum of the small intestine
C)A tube inserted into the stomach through a surgically created opening
D)A tube inserted through the nose and into the stomach

Question 7

What do clients with feeding tubes need frequently?

A)Perineal care
B)Catheter care
C)Oral hygiene
D)Oral fluids

Question 8

A client, Mr.Uyenaka, is receiving intravenous therapy.Which of the following best describes this?

A)Giving nutrients through the gastro-intestinal system
B)A tube feeding
C)Giving fluids through a needle or catheter inserted into a vein.
D)The many processes involved in the ingestion, digestion, absorption, and use of food and fluids by the body.

Question 9

Which of the following is the correct definition of the term aspiration?

A)The loss of appetite
B)Breathing fluid or an object into the lungs
C)The backward flow of stomach contents into the mouth
D)The swelling of body tissues with water

Question 10

Which of the following health care team members checks tube placement before a tube feeding is given?

A)A nurse
B)A physiotherapist
C)A dietitian
D)A support worker

Question 11

A doctor inserts this type of feeding tube with an endoscope.

A)PEG tube
B)NG tube
C)Jejunostomy tube
D)Nasoduodenal tube

Question 12

What is enteral nutrition?

A)An opening in the stomach
B)Fluid administered through a needle inserted into a vein
C)Sending nutrients into the gastro-intestinal tract through a feeding tube
D)A tube inserted through the nose into the stomach

Question 13

Shortness of breath is an example of which of the following?

A)A complication resulting from loss of vitamins and minerals
B)A complication of IV therapy
C)A side effect of nasogastric feeding
D)A side effect of diarrhea

Question 14

What does the term gavage mean?

A)The process of giving a tube feeding
B)A container used to measure fluid
C)A tube inserted through the nose and into the stomach
D)Giving nutrients through the gastro-intestinal system

Question 15

A client has continuous enteral nutrition.The nurse asks the support worker to add ice chips around the container.Why is this done?

A)So that formula is given chilled
B)To prevent the growth of microbes
C)To prevent aspiration.
D)To prevent regurgitation

Question 16

A tube holder can be used to prevent nasogastric and nasointestinal tubes from causing irritation and pressure on the:

A)Nose
B)Face
C)Mouth
D)Ear

Question 17

The support worker notices bleeding from an IV insertion site.Which of the following actions is correct?

A)Telling your supervisor at once
B)Applying a dressing over the needle or catheter
C)Clamping the IV tubing
D)Discontinuing the IV

Question 18

What is the backflow of stomach contents into the mouth is called?

A)Dysphagia
B)Regurgitation
C)Gavage
D)Emesis

Question 19

Which of the following is the correct definition of a gastrostomy tube?

A)An opening in the stomach
B)An opening into the middle part of the small intestine
C)A tube inserted through a surgically created opening in the stomach
D)A tube inserted through the nose and into the stomach

Question 20

What is nasogastric tube?

A)An opening in the stomach
B)An opening into the middle part of the small intestine
C)A feeding tube inserted through the nose and into the small intestine
D)A feeding tube inserted through the nose and into the stomach

Question 21

Regurgitation can cause which of the following?

A)Diarrhea
B)Aspiration
C)Gavage
D)Phlebitis

Question 22

Dana, the support worker, is checking on a home care client with an IV.Dana observed that the catheter has become dislodged and the site is bleeding.What should Dana do?

A)Apply splints or restraints to prevent movement of the extremity.
B)Apply pressure with sterile gauze, according to Standard Practices, and contact your supervisor immediately.
C)Assist the client with turning and repositioning.
D)Restrain your client.

Question 23

Why does the nurse measure the pH of gastro-intestinal secretions before every tube feeding? The pH readings will indicate:

A)Which type of nutrients the client needs
B)When the last feeding was administered
C)If the tube has moved
D)The appropriate time for the next feeding