Tubes
What is a nasogastric tube?
a feeding tube inserted through nose into stomach
Giving fluids or medications through a vein
Intravenous Therapy
You notice the patient coughing and choking during their tube feeding. What should you do?
Call the nurse immediately
The fuel or energy value of food
A calorie
When do you total the I and O for a patient?
At the end of the shift
What is a tube inserted through a surgically created opening in the stomach?
Gastrostomy Tube
What is gavage?
The process of giving a tube feeding
What is the difference between continuous and scheduled tube feedings?
Continuous feedings are going on all the time.
Scheduled feedings are only during certain times during the day.
A. What nutrient is needed for tissue growth and repair?
B. What nutrient provides energy and fiber?
A. Protein
B. Carbs
Where is the NG tube secured on the body to prevent irritating the nose?
The nose
A feeding tube inserted through the nose and into the small bowel
A naso-enteral tube
Why would you put ice chips around the continuous enteral nutrition container?
To prevent the growth of microbes
Who places the NG tube and checks the tube placement before giving a tube feeding?
The nurse
What is the house diet?
The person has no limits or restrictions in their diet.
Why would someone need a high iron diet ordered?
If they are anemic or have had blood loss
What type of feeding tube is placed by a doctor with an endoscope?
PEG tube
What is the difference between regurgitation and aspiration?
Regurgitation is backflow of stomach contents into the mouth.
Aspiration is breathing fluid, food, vomitus, or an object into the lungs.
After tube feeding, what position is the patient placed in for 1 to 2 hours after?
Semi-Fowler's position
What kind of food would be allowed on a mechanical soft diet?
Pudding
Cake
Mashed potatoes
Cooked veggies
etc
Diabetic patients need what kind of diet?
A consistent carb diet where they eat around the same time every day and eat a consistent diet
What is the name of a tube that is inserted into a surgically created opening in the jejunum of the small intestine?
Jejunostomy tube
Give me the difference between enteral and parenteral nutrition
Parenteral nutrition is giving nutrients through an IV catheter
Enteral nutrition is giving nutrients though a feeding tube into the Gastrointestinal tract
The greatest risk of regurgitation is with what tube?
Gastrostomy tubes
What is the best piece of silverware to feed a patient?
A teaspoon
What position should you place the patient in while they are eating to prevent aspiration?
Fowler's position