Which statement defines continuous pump feeding?

Which statement defines continuous pump feeding?

• A. Deliver formula at a constant rate using an enteral pump
• B. Infuse in short bursts over 4-10 minutes
• C. Meet nutrient goals by increasing rate and finishing within 8 hours
• D. Delivered by gravity drip

Answer: (A)

Continuous pump feeding means delivering formula at a constant rate using an enteral feeding pump. The pump keeps the infusion steady, usually over a prolonged period (often many hours), providing a continuous supply of nutrients and helping with tolerance and safety. This contrasts with intermittent bolus feeding, where larger amounts are given at set times in short bursts, typically without a pump. The idea of meeting goals by increasing the rate and finishing within a fixed short window describes a rapid, finite delivery rather than a slow, ongoing infusion. Gravity drip also lacks the precise, constant control of a pump, so it does not fit continuous pump feeding.

Continuous pump feeding means delivering formula at a constant rate using an enteral feeding pump. The pump keeps the infusion steady, usually over a prolonged period (often many hours), providing a continuous supply of nutrients and helping with tolerance and safety. This contrasts with intermittent bolus feeding, where larger amounts are given at set times in short bursts, typically without a pump. The idea of meeting goals by increasing the rate and finishing within a fixed short window describes a rapid, finite delivery rather than a slow, ongoing infusion. Gravity drip also lacks the precise, constant control of a pump, so it does not fit continuous pump feeding.