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Which of the following actions should be performed prior to beginning an intermittent tube feeding?

A. Raise the head of the bed 30 to 45 degrees.

B. Keep the formula refrigerated until the exact time to instill.

C. Verify tube placement.

D. Assess residual gastric volume.

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Question 2 of 5

The most common foods allergies include some of the following. Which one(s) should not be included?

A. Peanuts

B. Bananas

C. Wheat

D. Eggs

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Question 3 of 5

How often during continuous tube feedings should tube placement and residual gastric volume be assessed?

A. Each time the bag is refilled with formula

B. Once per shift

C. Every 4 hours

D. Every 2 hours

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Question 4 of 5

What are some common reasons that the health-care provider would order gastric decompression?

A. Partial bowel obstruction

B. Persistent vomiting

C. Kidney disease

D. Complete bowel obstruction

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Question 5 of 5

A patient vomits a large amount of emesis that looks like coffee grounds. This indicates that

A. Bleeding is occurring in the stomach at this time.

B. Bleeding is occurring in the esophagus at this time.

C. Bleeding from the esophagus or stomach has occurred and mixed with stomach acid.

D. The patient is vomiting bile from the duodenum because the stomach is empty.

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