Enteral Tube Feeding
NG tube stands for
What is a Nasogastric (tube)
Name of the feeding tube placed when an enteral feeding is needed for > 6 weeks
What is PEG, G-tube, or J-Tube
Parenteral Nutrition
Who is ultimately responsible for a patient's overall parenteral nutrition care
Who is the physician
Minimal degree level for someone who wants to become a Registered Dietitian
What is a Bachelor's degree
A patient should remain elevated at a 45 degree angle after a feeding to avoid
What is aspiration
NG and NJ tubes are more commonly used in adult or pediatric practice
What is pediatric practice
Educates on the most current evidence based methods for central line care
Who is the nurse practitioner
What is the ongoing education required for a dietitian to maintain registration
What is continuing professional education
Two tip placement locations for an enteral feeding tube
Stomach and Small intestine
Secures tube in place within the stomach
What is a bumper
Which type of nutrition support feeding has a higher rate of complications
What is parenteral nutrition
Makes sure a patient has the proper dose of protein, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins and minerals
Who is the Registered Dietitian
A dietitian who works in the hospital providing medical nutrition therapy recommendations to treat and manage a patient's clinical condition
What is a clinical dietitian
Type of feeding for a patient with a busy schedule
syringe/bolus
The PEG placement method where the feeding tube is pushed over a wire and into the stomach
What is the Push Method
Name the three main macronutrients dosed in parenteral nutrition
Ensures a patient has the same level of pharmaceutical care in the home as they had when in the hospital
Who is the pharmacist
A dietitian that has extra credentials such as CNSC
What is a dietitian with a specialty certification
Assessing a patient for bowel sounds is an example of
What is nursing care
The most common surgical PEG placement method
What is the Pull Method
A milky parenteral nutrition emulsion contains
What are lipids
Overarching focus of a nutrition support team
Providing the best nutrition care while keeping the families goals in mind
Who is the clinical dietitian manager