Ain't Nothin' but a G-Tube Thang

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Across
  1. 3. Per protocol, RN's can attempt to de-clog a feeding tube _ with enzymatic medications.
  2. 4. Patients of enteral tube feeds are weighed once a _.
  3. 8. Assessment of residual volume of food/ nutrition formula remaining in the stomach at a specific time in patients receiving tube feedings.
  4. 9. A rare but severe complication of feeding tubes. (Hint: Begins with a "B)
  5. 12. Type of tube that requires GI consult, EGD if issues arise.
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  1. 1. Brand name of ordered medication for the enteral feeding tube "De-clogging" protocol.
  2. 2. Intervention to relieve gastric pain or bloating by using a syringe or bag-valve system.
  3. 3. Number of hours "closed system enteral feeding"(ie Nepro) tubing is good for per policy.
  4. 5. Type of G-tube easily replaced by Procedure RN.
  5. 6. Per policy, enteral tubes need to be manually flushed every _ hours.
  6. 7. Always needed upon re-insertion or replacement of a PEG/PEJ.
  7. 10. Number of hours "open system formula" (ie Kate Farms) can remain hanging per policy.
  8. 11. Location of a Jejunostomy in the GI tract post tube insertion.