K3.i · Enteral Nutrition

Official V5 objective

Understand the pharmacology of enteral nutrition.

1 SAQ topic 2 SAQ appearances 0 VIVA stations

Written examination

SAQ history

2 appearances

Nutrition — Enteral Nutrition

2 exam appearances

2025A Q10

With respect to enteral feeds, outline the following; (a) the dose (10% of marks). (b) the composition and common ingredients; include in your answer the role of each ingredient, its form and caloric contribution if applicable (75% of marks). (c) the adverse effects (complications related to feeding tubes are NOT required) (15% of marks). Note. Paediatric OR adult descriptions acceptable.

62%

2022B Q06

Outline the dose (10% marks), composition (75% marks) and side effects (15% marks) of enteral feeds.

60%

Oral examination

VIVA history

0 stations

No mapped VIVA history for this objective.

Sources: objective text from the relevant CICM syllabus; historical SAQ and VIVA wording from CICM examiner reports.