Wisconsin CNA State Exam Vocabulary Practice

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What is a gastric feedings procedure?

A method to flex the ankles
A type of electrical cord
Administering food directly into the stomach by a tube
A fraudulent activity

The correct answer is: Administering food directly into the stomach by a tube

A gastric feeding procedure is the method of administering nutrients directly into the stomach using a tube. This technique is often utilized for individuals who are unable to consume food by mouth due to various medical conditions, such as swallowing difficulties or certain surgeries affecting the gastrointestinal tract. This procedure allows for the delivery of essential nutrients, hydration, and medications, ensuring the patient maintains adequate caloric intake and nutrition. The use of a tube can be either through a nasogastric (NG) tube, which is inserted through the nose to the stomach, or a gastrostomy tube (G-tube), which is surgically placed directly into the stomach through the abdominal wall. This safe and effective nutritional support is crucial for patients who cannot eat normally, allowing for proper digestion and absorption of food. In contrast, the other options do not relate to the administration of food into the stomach. Flexing the ankles, while a relevant physical movement, is unrelated to nutrition. An electrical cord bears no connection to feeding procedures, and fraud is entirely unrelated to the context of providing nutritional support.