ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 24 : Nutritional Care and Support Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should be performed prior to beginning an intermittent tube feeding?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Raising the head of the bed 30 to 45 degrees prevents aspiration, verifying tube placement ensures the tube is correctly positioned, and assessing residual gastric volume checks for undigested formula to avoid overfeeding.
Question 2 of 5
The most common foods allergies include some of the following. Which one(s) should not be included?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bananas are not among the most common food allergens, which include peanuts, wheat, eggs, and dairy.
Question 3 of 5
How often during continuous tube feedings should tube placement and residual gastric volume be assessed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing tube placement and residual gastric volume every 4 hours ensures the tube remains correctly positioned and monitors for overfeeding or complications.
Question 4 of 5
What are some common reasons that the health-care provider would order gastric decompression?
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Gastric decompression is ordered for conditions like partial or complete bowel obstruction and persistent vomiting to relieve pressure and prevent complications, but not for kidney disease.
Question 5 of 5
A patient vomits a large amount of emesis that looks like coffee grounds. This indicates that
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Coffee-ground emesis indicates blood that has been partially digested by stomach acid, suggesting bleeding in the esophagus or stomach.