LPN Therapeutic Diets and Enteral Feedings 3

Question 1

A patient with dysphagia is ordered a pureed diet. Which food item is appropriate to serve?

Accepted Answer

Mashed potatoes without lumps

Answer

Smooth mashed potatoes without lumps meet the pureed diet consistency requirement, which eliminates chewing and reduces aspiration risk.

Question 2

The LPN is preparing to administer enteral formula through a PEG tube. Which action helps prevent microbial contamination?

Accepted Answer

Change the feeding bag and tubing every 24 hours per facility policy

Answer

Changing the feeding bag and tubing every 24 hours (or per facility policy) reduces the risk of bacterial contamination of enteral feedings.

Question 3

A patient with heart failure is prescribed a 2-gram sodium diet. The LPN understands this restriction primarily helps by:

Accepted Answer

Decreasing fluid retention and edema

Answer

Sodium restriction limits fluid retention, reducing edema and the cardiac workload in patients with heart failure.

Question 4

Which position should a patient be maintained in during and after bolus tube feedings to prevent aspiration?

Accepted Answer

Head of bed elevated 30–45 degrees for at least 30–60 minutes after feeding

Answer

Elevating the head of bed 30–45 degrees during and for at least 30–60 minutes after tube feeding reduces the risk of aspiration.

Question 5

A patient is prescribed a high-fiber diet. Which instruction should the LPN include in the teaching?

Accepted Answer

Gradually increase fiber intake and drink adequate fluids daily

Answer

Increasing fiber gradually while maintaining adequate fluid intake prevents constipation, bloating, and discomfort.

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