Ain't Nothin' but a G-Tube Thang

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Across
  1. 2. Always needed upon re-insertion or replacement of PEG/PEJ.
  2. 5. Per policy, enteral tubes need to be flushed every _ hours.
  3. 8. Intervention to relieve gastric pain or bloating by using a syringe or bag-valve system.
  4. 10. Per protocol, Number of times RN's can attempt to de-clog a feeding tube with medications.
  5. 11. A rare but severe complication of feeding tubes. (Hint: Begins with a "B")
Down
  1. 1. Type G-Tube requiring G.I consult, EGD if issues arise.
  2. 3. Location of Jejunostomy tube post tube insertion.
  3. 4. Type of G-tube easily replaced by Procedure RN.
  4. 6. Patients of enteral tube feeds are weighed once a _.
  5. 7. Brand name of ordered medication for the enteral feeding tube "De-Clogging" protocol.
  6. 9. Residual Volume Amount of food/ nutrition formula remaining in the stomach at a specific time in patients receiving tube feedings.