Tech Track #1: From Hunger Games to Healthy Gains: Feeding Tubes 101

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1. Attendee Information: Please enter your full name on the first line and the email address your registered with on the second line. (Required.)

First and Last Name

Email Address

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2. Which of the following is not an indication for an esophagostomy feeding tube? (Required.)

A. Anorexia

B. Oral disorder

C. Esophageal stricture

D. Facial trauma

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3. When troubleshooting a suspected clogged feeding tube, which is the first step? (Required.)

A. Instill carbonated soda into the feeding tube

B. Massage the exterior of the feeding tube to breakdown any potential food build-up

C. Ensure all clamps are open

D. Contact a veterinarian

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4. A patient with severe maxillofacial trauma is in need of a long-term feeding tube (months). Which of the following would be the most appropriate feeding tube for this patient? (Required.)

A. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube

B. Nasogastric tube

C. Nasoesophageal tube

D. Esophagostomy tube

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5. Which of the following is an indication for placing a nasogastric tube? (Required.)

A. Significant nasal disease

B. Facial trauma

C. Lack of a gag reflex

D. Severe ileus

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6. Which is an important guideline clients must follow when managing a pet with a feeding tube? (Required.)

A. Assessing the incision site for signs of infection (redness, swelling, heat, discharge, etc.)

B. Assessing for evidence of dehiscence

C. Ensuring the incision site is cleaned at least once daily, as directed by the veterinarian

D. All of the above

Tech Track #1: From Hunger Games to Healthy Gains: Feeding Tubes 101

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* 1. Attendee Information: Please enter your full name on the first line and the email address your registered with on the second line. (Required.)

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* 2. Which of the following is not an indication for an esophagostomy feeding tube? (Required.)

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* 3. When troubleshooting a suspected clogged feeding tube, which is the first step? (Required.)

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* 4. A patient with severe maxillofacial trauma is in need of a long-term feeding tube (months). Which of the following would be the most appropriate feeding tube for this patient? (Required.)

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* 5. Which of the following is an indication for placing a nasogastric tube? (Required.)

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* 6. Which is an important guideline clients must follow when managing a pet with a feeding tube? (Required.)

1. Attendee Information: Please enter your full name on the first line and the email address your registered with on the second line. (Required.)

2. Which of the following is not an indication for an esophagostomy feeding tube? (Required.)

3. When troubleshooting a suspected clogged feeding tube, which is the first step? (Required.)

4. A patient with severe maxillofacial trauma is in need of a long-term feeding tube (months). Which of the following would be the most appropriate feeding tube for this patient? (Required.)

5. Which of the following is an indication for placing a nasogastric tube? (Required.)

6. Which is an important guideline clients must follow when managing a pet with a feeding tube? (Required.)