Which method uses enteral pump or gravity drip over 20-60 minutes 4-6xs/daily?

Which method uses enteral pump or gravity drip over 20-60 minutes 4-6xs/daily?

• A. Intermittent feedings
• B. Continuous feeding
• C. Bolus feeding
• D. Cyclic feeding

Answer: (A)

This item is about a feeding schedule delivered in discrete, time-limited portions. Intermittent feedings are given in defined volumes over a short window, typically 20–60 minutes, and are repeated several times a day (about four to six times). They can be administered by an infusion pump or by gravity, which makes this pattern flexible and closer to normal meal patterns. This approach balances timely nutrient delivery with opportunities for rest periods and potential oral intake during the day. Continuous feeding, by contrast, runs a steady, slow infusion over 24 hours using a pump, which isn’t described as a 20–60 minute session. Bolus feeding is a rapid administration, usually via syringe, over a short time (often around 5–15 minutes), not a 20–60 minute window. Cyclic feeding delivers feeds for part of the day (commonly overnight) over 8–16 hours with a pump, again not the 20–60 minute, multiple-daily pattern.

This item is about a feeding schedule delivered in discrete, time-limited portions. Intermittent feedings are given in defined volumes over a short window, typically 20–60 minutes, and are repeated several times a day (about four to six times). They can be administered by an infusion pump or by gravity, which makes this pattern flexible and closer to normal meal patterns. This approach balances timely nutrient delivery with opportunities for rest periods and potential oral intake during the day.

Continuous feeding, by contrast, runs a steady, slow infusion over 24 hours using a pump, which isn’t described as a 20–60 minute session. Bolus feeding is a rapid administration, usually via syringe, over a short time (often around 5–15 minutes), not a 20–60 minute window. Cyclic feeding delivers feeds for part of the day (commonly overnight) over 8–16 hours with a pump, again not the 20–60 minute, multiple-daily pattern.