Enteral Nutrition

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Across
  1. 5. : Nutrition route used when the patient can safely swallow
  2. 9. : Enteral complication caused by inadequate fluid intake
  3. 10. : Enteral feeding given throughout a 24-hour period
  4. 12. : Tube that delivers nutrition into the stomach through the nose
  5. 16. : Recommended HOB elevation in degrees during enteral feeding
  6. 19. : Short-term tube that delivers nutrition into the duodenum
  7. 20. : Finding that supports GI function before enteral feeding
  8. 22. : Sphincter that separates the stomach from the duodenum
  9. 24. : Duration less than four weeks for NG ND and NJ tubes
Down
  1. 1. : Nutrition delivered directly into the bloodstream
  2. 2. : Enteral feeding given at scheduled intervals
  3. 3. : Larger amount of enteral feeding given over a short period
  4. 4. : Method used to initially verify placement of a newly inserted feeding tube
  5. 6. : Duration for which gastrostomy and jejunostomy tubes are used
  6. 7. : Enteral complication in which feeding enters the respiratory tract
  7. 8. : Long-term tube that delivers nutrition directly into the stomach
  8. 11. : Provides energy and supports growth healing and normal body processes
  9. 12. : Short-term tube that delivers nutrition into the jejunum
  10. 13. : Location where NG and gastrostomy tubes deliver nutrition
  11. 14. : Body system that should be functioning for enteral nutrition
  12. 15. : Enteral feeding given during a specific portion of the day
  13. 17. : Gastric contents checked to assess tolerance of enteral feeding
  14. 18. : Long-term tube that delivers nutrition into the jejunum
  15. 21. : Common complication involving frequent loose stools during enteral feeding
  16. 23. : Nutrition delivered through the GI tract