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Enteral
Parenteral
Oral
Food Fight
100
What does NG stand for?
Nasogastric
100
By what route are nutrients given?
Intravenously
100
What is the medical abbreviation for oral nutrition?
PO
100
What is Alan's favorite food?
Mac & Cheese
200
When is enteral nutrition therapy used?
When a patient can still digest and absorb, but not ingest or chew
200
What type of access is required with a solution of greater than 10% dextrose?
Central venous access
200
What is the range for normal BMI?
18.5-24.9 kg/m2
200
What is Elli's favorite food?
Chocolate
300
Where can a NG tube terminate?
In the stomach or small bowel
300
What type of osmolarity are PN solutions usually?
Hyperosmolar - therefore you must administer into a large diameter vein to prevent sclerosis
300
What is catabolism?
The breakdown of protein
300
What did Megan eat for breakfast?
Oatmeal with walnuts and brown sugar
400
What is the length of time NG tubes are used for?
Less than 30 days
400
TPN is used with patients to reduce _______________.
Catabolism
400
How is food ingested?
Through the teeth, over the tongue, watch out tummy here it comes (aka the mouth)
400
What is Dani's least favorite food?
Split Pea Soup
500
What is the substance that is responsible for turning intestinal aspirates yellow?
Bile
500
What is a possible negative consequence of high glucose levels?
Cardiovascular events, general infection, systemic sepsis, acute renal failure, or death
500
What is the term defined by biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow?
Mastication
500
What ingredient is often used as an emulsifier in baking?
eggs