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Adult Health II Exam 1 Newest 2025/2026 With Complete Questions And Correct Answers |Already Graded A+||Brand New Version!|
which of the following are metabolic complications of tube feeds? SATA
- hypervolemia
- hypovolemia
- clogged tubes
- hypoglycemia
- hyperglycemia
- displaced tube - ANSWER-B and E
what should the nurse do if he/she can't unclog a feeding tube? - ANSWER-call the provider; they order a pancreatic enzyme solution that will break down everything (solution is put into hot water, it sits, and is flushed)
-or use coca cola :)
what should the nurse do if he/she can't unclog a feeding tube even after notifying the provider and using coca cola or the pancreatic enzyme solution? - ANSWER-they need a new one
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nursing intervention for someone with a G or J-tube who has increasing residuals or GI symptoms - ANSWER-sit them back 45 degrees (it will elongate the GI tract to help allow movement)
Which of the following cannot be administered via nasoenteric feeding tube? (select all) A.Buccal or sublingual tablets B.Soft gelatin capsules filled with liquid C.Enteric Coated tablet D.Time released tablet E.Mixed syrup - ANSWER-C and D
- types of parenteral nutrition - ANSWER-TPN, PPN, and lipids
true or false: TPN is specific to each patient - ANSWER-true
TPN has to go in a __ line because... - ANSWER-central; high glucose content that can damage smaller vessels
which of the following parenteral nutrition solutions use a filter? SATA
- TPN
- lipids
- PPN - ANSWER-A and C 2 / 4
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PPN (partial parenteral nutrition) can go through a peripheral IV as long as the glucose content is less than __% - ANSWER-10
why do TPN and PPN need a filter? - ANSWER-it catches crystallizations and stuff
because parenteral nutrition is mad specific for each patients, nurses need to... - ANSWER-give pharmacy time to prepare a new bag for a patient
(be familiar with) patients that would benefit from TPN - ANSWER-GI reconstruction/trauma, really sick patients (shock), malabsorption issue, anorexia/bulimia, severe burn patients
if TPN is suddenly discontinued, what is the nurse's priority?
- call the physician
- start a dextrose solution immediately
- call the pharmacy for a new bag immediately
- administer 5 units of insulin - ANSWER-B
TPN must be titrated down over __-__ hours - ANSWER-6-8 hours
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how often should blood sugars be checked in patients receiving parenteral nutrition?
- 2 hours
- 4 hours
- 6 hours
- 12 hours - ANSWER-C
true or false: it is normal to see an increase in weight will ALL types of
feedings - ANSWER-true
(hyper or hypo)-volemia is common in parenteral nutrition - ANSWER- hypervolemia
what should nurse's do for peripheral IVs at the beginning of every shift?
- ANSWER-check and flush :)
IVs should not be __, have __, or be __ - ANSWER-painful, have resistance, or be red or swollen
the tip of a catheter of a PICC line ends where in the body? - ANSWER- superior vena cava above right atrium
dressing changes for PICC lines should be every __ days
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