CSG CSG Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition Support

Question 1

Enteral nutrition is preferred over parenteral nutrition for older adults primarily because:

Accepted Answer

It maintains gut integrity and reduces infection risk

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It is less expensive and easier to administer

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It requires no monitoring of electrolytes

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It provides higher caloric density

Question 2

Which tube feeding route is MOST appropriate for an older adult who requires long-term enteral nutrition (greater than 4 weeks)?

Accepted Answer

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube

Answer

Nasogastric tube

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Orogastric tube

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Nasojejunal tube

Question 3

Refeeding syndrome is a life-threatening complication of initiating nutrition support in malnourished older adults characterized by a sudden drop in which electrolyte?

Accepted Answer

Phosphorus

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Sodium

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Calcium

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Magnesium only

Question 4

A continuous tube feeding regimen is preferred over bolus feeding for older adults with:

Accepted Answer

High aspiration risk or impaired gastric emptying

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Good gastric motility and no aspiration risk

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Diabetes requiring tight glycemic control

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Preference for mealtime eating patterns

Question 5

Which laboratory value is MOST important to monitor when initiating parenteral nutrition in an older adult?

Accepted Answer

Blood glucose

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Serum albumin

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Serum ferritin

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Urine creatinine

Question 6

Aspiration risk during enteral feeding can be reduced by:

Accepted Answer

Elevating the head of the bed to 30–45 degrees during and after feeding

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Feeding the patient in a supine (flat) position

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Using higher-viscosity formula

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Administering feeding rapidly to minimize time at risk