EPISODE 9: Tube Feeding Tolerance, MNT Practice Questions, and European Borscht

EPISODE 9: Tube Feeding Tolerance, MNT Practice Questions, and European Borscht 

Today Zak talks about how he likes to manage his tube feedings intolerance and gives you a few practice questions to apply it. 

1. Which of the following formula osmolality would be closest to that of normal body osmolality?

a. 350 mOsm/L

b. 450 mOsm/L

c. 500 mOsm/L

d. 750 mOsm/L

2. A 45-year old male arrived at the hospital with severe dehydration and constipation. He has been on tube feeding for 3 months and his wife completes all his bolus feedings for him. What should the dietitian’s first step be?

a. Increase volume of feedings

b. Changing his formula

c. Switching him to continuous feedings

d. Speak with his wife and discuss their home regiment

3. Commercially prepared tube feeding formula administered through an open-hang system should be replaced after _____ hours.

a. 4

b. 10

c. 12

d. 16

We finish with a European-favorite soup, known as Borscht. 

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