Deck 25: Nutritional Support and Iv Therapy

Question 1

A person has a nasogastric tube.To prevent the tube from irritating the nose,the tube is secured to the

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

Answer 1

Nose

Question 2

Giving nutrients through a catheter inserted into a vein is

A)IV therapy
B)Enteral nutrition
C)Duodenal therapy
D)Parenteral nutrition

Answer 2

Parenteral nutrition

Question 3

The risk of regurgitation is greatest with _____ tubes.

A)Naso-enteral
B)PEG
C)Jejunostomy
D)Gastrostomy

Answer 3

Gastrostomy

Question 4

Who checks tube placement before a tube feeding is given?

A)RN
B)Doctor
C)Dietitian
D)Nursing assistant

Question 5

After a tube feeding,the person is positioned in semi-Fowler's position for

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

Question 6

Intravenous therapy is

A)Giving nutrients through the gastrointestinal 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 7

Backflow of stomach contents into the mouth is

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

Question 8

A feeding tube inserted through the nose into the small bowel is a

A)Nasogastric tube
B)PEG tube
C)Naso-enteral tube
D)TPN tube

Question 9

Persons receiving tube feedings are at risk for aspiration.You need to report all of the following to the nurse at once except

A)Complaints of nausea
B)Coughing
C)Fever
D)Pulse rate of 72

Question 10

Which statement about enteral nutrition is incorrect?

A)The person is usually NPO.
B)The doctor orders the type and amount of formula.
C)You can insert the feeding tube.
D)Feedings are scheduled or continuous.

Question 11

Persons with feeding tubes need frequent

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

Question 12

Regurgitation is the

A)Loss of appetite
B)Breathing of fluid or an object into the lungs
C)Backward flow of stomach contents into the mouth
D)Swelling of body tissues with water

Question 13

A nasogastric tube is a(n)

A)Opening in the stomach
B)Opening into the middle part of the small intestine
C)Feeding tube inserted through the nose and into the small intestine
D)Feeding tube inserted through the nose and into the stomach

Question 14

Tube feeding formula is given cold to prevent microbes from growing in the formula.

Question 15

A gastrostomy tube is a(n)

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

Question 16

A doctor inserts which type of feeding tube with an endoscope?

A)PEG tube
B)NG tube
C)Jejunostomy tube
D)Naso-duodenal tube

Question 17

A feeding pump is used for a continuous tube feeding.

Question 18

Enteral nutrition is

A)An opening in the stomach
B)Fluid administered through a needle inserted into a vein
C)Giving nutrients into the gastrointestinal tract through a feeding tube
D)A tube inserted through the nose into the stomach

Question 19

A jejunostomy tube is a(n)

A)Opening in the stomach
B)Feeding tube inserted into a surgically created opening in the jejunum of the small intestine
C)Tube inserted into the stomach through a stab wound
D)Tube inserted through the nose and into the stomach

Question 20

Gavage is

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 gastrointestinal system

Question 21

A person is receiving hyperalimentation through an IV.The alarm sounds on the pump.What should you do?

A)Shut off the alarm.
B)Check the system to find out what is causing the problem.
C)Shut off the pump.
D)Call for the nurse.

Question 22

A person is receiving hyperalimentation.Which is correct?

A)You can start the IV.
B)You can regulate the flow rate.
C)You decide what amount to give.
D)You are never responsible for hyperalimentation.

Question 23

To check the IV flow rate,which is correct?

A)Count the number of drops in 30 seconds and multiply by 2.
B)Count the number of drops in 1 minute.
C)Check how much fluid remains in the IV bag.
D)Note if the rate seems too fast or too slow.

Question 24

You are never responsible for inserting feeding tubes or checking their placement.

Question 25

You note bleeding from an IV insertion site.Which action is correct?

A)Tell the nurse at once.
B)Apply a dressing over the needle or catheter.
C)Clamp the IV tubing.
D)Discontinue the IV.

Question 26

The alarm is sounding on an IV infusion pump.Which action is correct?

A)Tell the nurse at once.
B)Turn off the pump.
C)Change the controls on the pump.
D)Unplug the pump.

Question 27

A person has an IV.Which statement is correct?

A)You can start the IV.
B)You can regulate the flow rate.
C)You decide what amount to give.
D)You are never responsible for IV therapy.

Question 28

The nurse asks you to discontinue a peripheral IV.This task is not in your job description.What should you do?

A)Politely refuse.
B)Report the nurse to the director of nursing.
C)Change the dressing only if a nurse can supervise you.
D)Ask another nursing assistant to help you.

Question 29

When assisting with IV therapy,you can do all of the following except

A)Follow Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
B)Adjust the flow rate as directed by the nurse
C)Protect the IV bag,tubing,and needle or catheter when walking the person
D)Tell the nurse at once if bleeding occurs from the insertion site

Question 30

A resident is receiving TPN.The person has an elevated temperature and complains of chills.What should you do?

A)Give the person a bath.
B)Call the nurse at once.
C)Stop the TPN.
D)Offer the person another blanket.

Question 31

The nurse asks you to check an IV flow rate.You need to tell the nurse at once if no fluid is dripping or if the rate is too fast or too slow.

Question 32

Which is a peripheral IV site?

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

Question 33

All states and nursing centers allow nursing assistants to change peripheral IV dressings.