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RVT Journal Quiz: Volume 47, Issue 2, Article 1 – The proactive use of feeding tubes: When and why to reach for them sooner
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1. The initiation of prompt nutritional management and intervention can result in which of the following?
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a. happier veterinary staff
b. improved patient appetite
c. increased owner compliance
d. poorer prognosis
2. How soon should nutritional intervention be implemented?
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a. 24 hours
b. 12 hours
c. 5 hours
d. 72 hours
3. The placement of a nasogastric tube typically requires mild sedation.
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a. true
b. false
4. Which feeding tube would be most appropriate for an adult cat who needs two days of hospitalization, and long-term nutritional support?
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a. nasogastric tube
b. esophagostomy tube
c. nasoesophageal tube
d. PEG tube
5. Which feeding tube would be most appropriate in a senior dog with pancreatitis and DCM who is not an ideal candidate for anesthesia?
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a. nasogastric tube
b. esophagostomy tube
c. PEG tube
d. jejunostomy tube
6. Where should the veterinary healthcare team measure an E-tube from?
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a. from the last rib to the armpit
b. from the tip of the nose to the last rib
c. from the tip of the nose to the thoracic inlet
d. from the 7-8th intercostal rib to the mid-cervical esophagus
7. Which kind of patient would NOT be an ideal candidate for placement of an esophagostomy tube?
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a. patients with CKD who struggle to meet their daily caloric intake
b. patients who have not eaten in 72 hours
c. patients with megaesophagus, esophageal stricture or esophagitis
d. patients with hepatic lipidosis and no other medical concerns
8. What does RER stand for?
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a. Resting Energy Result
b. Resting Energy Requirement
c. Resulting Energetic Reference
d. Resting Energy Reference
9. Which diet characteristics are NOT a priority when choosing a diet to feed?
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a. digestibility
b. energy density (high calorie)
c. the patient’s favourite flavour
d. nutritional balance
10. What is the goal in calorie content when creating a diet slurry?
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a. 10 kcal/ml
b. 0.5 kcal/ml
c. 2 kcal/ml
d. 1 kcal/ml
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