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What is the primary purpose of nutritional support such as tube feeding or IV therapy?
Which of the following best describes enteral nutrition?
A nasogastric (NG) tube is inserted through which of the following routes?
What is the main difference between a nasoduodenal tube and a nasojejunal tube?
How is a gastrostomy tube typically placed?
Which feeding tube is inserted into the jejunum through a surgically created opening?
A gastro-jejunal feeding tube connects which two organs?
How is a Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) tube inserted?
Which of the following clients is most likely to require IV therapy or nutritional support?
What is a common reason for using short-term tubes like nasogastric or nasointestinal tubes instead of surgically placed tubes?
Which tube placement is most appropriate for a long-term feeding need with minimal risk of tube dislodgement?
Why might a client be unable to meet their nutritional needs even if they can eat some food?
Enteral nutrition involves delivering nutrients directly into the bloodstream.
Nasogastric tubes are used only for long-term feeding needs.
A gastrostomy tube is inserted surgically to create a permanent or long-term feeding access.
A nasojejunal tube passes through the nose and reaches the jejunum directly.
PEG tubes are inserted without the use of any endoscopic tools.
Clients who refuse to eat may require nutritional support to maintain their health.
A jejunostomy tube is inserted into the colon during surgery.
Gastro-jejunal feeding tubes connect the stomach to the large intestine.
Nutritional support is only necessary for clients who cannot swallow at all.
Nasointestinal feeding tubes are always intended for long-term use.
A client with a nasogastric tube can still receive fluids and medications through it.
IV therapy is always preferred over enteral nutrition for clients who cannot eat.
Which nutrient is commonly provided through enteral nutrition?
What is a primary advantage of using a nasogastric tube over a gastrostomy tube?
A jejunostomy tube can be used for feeding clients who have a normal functioning gastrointestinal tract.
Nutritional support therapy is only necessary for patients who are completely unable to eat solid food.