Ch 9

Question 1

Standard formulas

Answer 1

Milk, meat, eggs

1.0-1.2 cal/ mL

High protein, calorie, fiber, are disease specific

Question 2

Hydrolyzed formulas components

Answer 2

Elemental

Digested protein peptides and free amino acids

1.0-1.5 cal/mL

High calorie 1.5-2 cal/mL

Question 3

Hydrolyzed formulas use

Answer 3

Partially functioning GI tract

Impaired ability to digest and absorb foods

Question 4

Formula water content

Answer 4

850 mL per L formula

Question 5

Osmolality

Answer 5

Concentration of sugars, amino acids, electrolytes

Question 6

Delivery methods

Answer 6

Type and location of feeding tube

Type of formula

Clients medical status or GI function

Question 7

Continuous infusion

Answer 7

12-24 hours

Residual check 4-6 hrs

Water flush 4 hrs

Question 8

Cyclic feeding

Answer 8

8-12 hr

Sleeping hours

Question 9

Intermittent tube feeding

Answer 9

Every 4-6 hrs

250-400 mL over 30-60 min

Gravity drip or electronic pump

No critical patients, home feeding, rehab

Question 10

Bolus feeding

Answer 10

700 mL max

Usual volume 250-400 mL

Short period 15-30 min

4-6x daily

Question 11

Baseline parameters

Answer 11

Serum albumin

Hemoglobin

Hematocrit

Glucose

BUN & electrolyte levels

Height, weight, BMI

Daily weight & I and O