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CNA 2023
Chapter 21 Nutritional Support and Intravenous Therapy
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Enteral nutrition is: | Giving nutrients into the gastrointestinal tract though a feeding tube. |
| A gastrostomy tube is a(n): | tube inserted though a surgically created opening in the stomach |
| Gavage is: | the process of giving a tube feeding |
| Intravenous therapy is: | giving fluids through a needle or catheter inserted into a vein |
| A jejunostomy tube is a(n): | feeding tube inserted into a surgically created opening in the jejunum of the small intestine |
| A nasogastric tube is a(n): | feeding tube inserted though the nose and into the stomach |
| A feeding tube inserted though the nose into the small bowel is a: | nasenteral tube |
| Giving nutrients though a catheter inserted into a vein is: | parenteral nutrition |
| Backflow of stomach contents into the mouth is: | regurgitation |
| Regurgitation is the: | backward flow of stomach contents into the mouth |
| A doctor inserts which type of feeding tube with an endoscope? | PEG tube |
| Which statement about enteral nutrition is correct? | The doctor orders the type and amount of formula |
| Persons receiving tube feedings are at risk for aspiration. You need to report which of the following to the nurse at once? | Coughing |
| Who checks tube placement before a tube feeding is given? | RN |
| The risk of regurgitation is greatest with _______ tubes. | Gastrostomy |
| After a tube feeding, the person is positioned in semi-Fowlers position for: | 1 to 2 hours |
| Person with feeding tubes need frequent: | oral hygiene |
| A person has a nasogastric tube. To prevent the tube from irritating the nose, the tube is secured to the: | nose |
| A person is receiving hyperalimentation through an IV. The alarm sounds on the pump. What should you do? | Call for the nurse |
| A person has an IV. Which statement is correct? | You are never responsible for IV therapy. |
| A person is receiving hyperalimentation. Which is correct? | you are never responsible for hyperalimentation. |
| A resident is receiving TPN. The person has an elevated temperature and complains of chills What should you? | Call the nurse at once. |
| Which is a peripheral IV site? | A vein on the back of the hand |
| When assisting with IV therapy, you can do all of the following except: | adjust the flow rate as directed by the nurse. |
| To check the IV flow rate, which is correct? | Count the number of drops in 1 minute |
| You note bleeding from an IV insertion site. Which action is correct? | Tell the nurse at once. |
| The alarm is sounding on an IV infusion pump. Which action is correct? | Tell the nurse at once. |
| The nurse asks you to discontinue a peripheral IV. This task is not in your job description. What should you do? | Politely refuse |
| Tube feeding formula is given cold to prevent microbes from growing in the formula. | False |
| A feeding pump is used for a continuous tube feeding. | True |
| You are never responsible for inserting feeding tubes or checking their placement. | True |
| 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. | True |
| All states and nursing centers allow nursing assistants to change peripheral IV dressings. | False |
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