ASPEN Enteral Nutrition Handbook

Level 1, 2 & 3 CPE

CPE Type: 740 Online/Web-based

Upon successful completion, the users will be able to:

1. Describe three indications for the use of EN.
2. Identify four contraindications for using EN.
3. Calculate an adult’s or child’s (>25 months) BMI.
4. Discuss three EN guidelines for initiation of EN.
5. Compare and contrast the uses and indications of the following: nasogastric, nasoduodenal, nasojejunal, gastrostomy, and jejunostomy tube placements.
6. Describe three signs or symptoms that a tube has injured tissue or is placed incorrectly.
7. Identify the best solution used to unclog an EN tube.
8. Discuss two benefits of adding fiber to an enteral feeding.
9. Describe three medical conditions where EN protein levels must be restricted and three where it should be increased.
10. Discuss two benefits and two limitations of blenderized tube feedings.
11. Calculate a person’s fluid and protein EN goals for a
    healthy adult or child.
12. Describe three safety considerations when using human milk in enteral feedings.
13. Discuss two reasons for the following: tapering slowly off EN feedings; beginning EN feedings slowly when refeeding syndrome is suspected.
14. Describe four requirements for a patient to have a
    successful home enteral nutrition experience.