Enteral Tube Feeding Best Practices Quiz

Test your knowledge on enteral feeding guidelines, tube types, complications, and more in this informative quiz on nutrition support.

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What is the primary goal of enteral tube feeding?

To provide nutrition and hydration

To induce weight loss

To administer medication

To improve cognitive function

Which type of enteral feeding tube is commonly used for long-term feeding?

Nasogastric tube

Nasojejunal tube

Gastrostomy tube

Jejunostomy tube

What is the recommended angle for elevating the head of the bed during enteral feeding?

15-30 degrees

45-60 degrees

90 degrees

120 degrees

Which of the following is a potential complication of enteral tube feeding?

Hypokalemia

Hypernatremia

Hypoglycemia

Hypothermia

Which of the following formula types is suitable for patients with malabsorption issues?

Polymeric formula

Monomeric formula

Elemental formula

Isotonic formula

What is the recommended frequency for checking residual volumes during enteral tube feeding?

Every 4 hours

Every 8 hours

Every 12 hours

Every 24 hours

What is the recommended method for checking the placement of an enteral feeding tube?

Aspirating stomach contents

Measuring tube length

Visual inspection

Listening for bowel sounds

Which medication should be avoided in patients receiving enteral tube feeding due to its acidity and potential tube occlusion?

Omeprazole

Furosemide

Metoprolol

Aspirin

Which position should a patient be placed in after enteral feeding to reduce the risk of aspiration?

Supine

Left lateral decubitus

Right lateral decubitus

Trendelenburg

#10

What is the primary advantage of using a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube over a nasogastric tube for long-term enteral feeding?

Lower risk of tube dislodgment

Easier insertion procedure

Reduced risk of aspiration pneumonia

Decreased risk of nasal mucosal irritation

#11

Which type of enteral feeding tube is used when the patient's stomach needs to be bypassed?