Exam 9: Critical Care Related to the Gastrointestinal System

Sheena is admitted to intensive care and is likely to be intubated and ventilated for several days. -What would be the most appropriate route to give her the nutrition?

Sheena is admitted to intensive care and is likely to be intubated and ventilated for several days. -How quickly should nutritional replacement be commenced after admission?

Ruby is having a nasogastric tube inserted for feeding whilst she is intubated and ventilated. She appears malnourished and thin. -What syndrome is Ruby at risk of when the feeding starts?

According to the 'nutrition support for adults: oral nutrition support, enteral tube feeding and parenteral nutrition guideline' (NICE 2006), when should healthcare professionals consider enteral tube feeding in people who are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition?

What is the normal pH of gastric aspirates?

What volume of sterile water to BAPEN recommend flushing enteral feeding tubes with between medications?

Ruby is having a nasogastric tube inserted for feeding whilst she is intubated and ventilated. She appears malnourished and thin. -How would you know the nasogastric tube is in the stomach?

According to the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (2017) early enteral feeding should be delayed if the affected person is experiencing which of the following:

Which of the following are all risk factors for refeeding syndrome?