Question 1

The nurse inserts a nasogastric (NG) tube to the measured length.Which method is the best way to confirm placement of the NG tube without an x-ray film?

Accepted Answer

A)  Measure the pH of the gastric aspirate. 
B)  Ask the patient if the tube is comfortable. 
C)  Instill air and listen over the stomach. 
D)  Advance the tube past the measured length. 
A)  Measure the pH of the gastric aspirate. 
B)  Ask the patient if the tube is comfortable. 
C)  Instill air and listen over the stomach. 
D)  Advance the tube past the measured length.

Question 2

The nurse prepares to insert a nasogastric (NG) tube into a patient.Which explanation does the nurse give to the patient to explain the use of the NG tube?

Accepted Answer

A)  An NG tube eases distention and nausea. 
B)  The tube can sample gastric secretions. 
C)  It causes peristalsis to return more quickly. 
D)  It prevents vomiting from ever occurring. 
A)  An NG tube eases distention and nausea. 
B)  The tube can sample gastric secretions. 
C)  It causes peristalsis to return more quickly. 
D)  It prevents vomiting from ever occurring.

Question 3

The nurse is caring for four patients.Which patient's assessment information supports the nurse's decision to remove the nasogastric (NG) tube after the health care provider writes the order?

Accepted Answer

A)  Restless, confused, without bowel sounds 
B)  Difficulty swallowing from left-sided stroke 
C)  Not passing gas with lack of appetite 
D)  Incisional pain after gastric surgery 
A)  Restless, confused, without bowel sounds 
B)  Difficulty swallowing from left-sided stroke 
C)  Not passing gas with lack of appetite 
D)  Incisional pain after gastric surgery

Question 4

During the insertion of the nasogastric (NG) tube into a patient's left nares, the nurse meets strong resistance.What action by the nurse would have minimized the chance that this problem would occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use a small-diameter tube. 
B)  Apply lubricant to the NG tube. 
C)  Instruct the patient to bear down. 
D)  Assess the patency of both nostrils. 
A)  Use a small-diameter tube. 
B)  Apply lubricant to the NG tube. 
C)  Instruct the patient to bear down. 
D)  Assess the patency of both nostrils.

The nurse inserts a nasogastric (NG) tube to the measured length.Which method is the best way to confirm placement of the NG tube without an x-ray film?

The nurse prepares to insert a nasogastric (NG) tube into a patient.Which explanation does the nurse give to the patient to explain the use of the NG tube?

The nurse is caring for four patients.Which patient's assessment information supports the nurse's decision to remove the nasogastric (NG) tube after the health care provider writes the order?

During the insertion of the nasogastric (NG) tube into a patient's left nares, the nurse meets strong resistance.What action by the nurse would have minimized the chance that this problem would occur?

Using Evidence in Nursing Practice

Communication and Collaboration

Documentation and Informatics

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

Infection Control

Disaster Preparedness

Vital Signs

Health Assessment

Specimen Collection

Diagnostic Procedures

Bathing and Personal Hygiene

Care of the Eye and EAR

Promoting Nutrition

Parenteral Nutrition

Pain Management

Promoting Oxygenation

Safe Patient Handling

Exercise, Mobility, Immobilization Devices

Urinary Elimination

Ostomy Care

Preparation for Safe Medication Administration

Nonparenteral Medications

Parenteral Medications

Wound Care and Irrigation

Pressure Injury Prevention and Care

Dressings, Bandages, and Binders

Intravenous Therapy

Pre-Operative and Post-Operative Care

Emergency Measures for Life Support

End-Of-Life Care

Home Care Safety

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Exam 20: Bowel Elimination

The nurse inserts a nasogastric (NG) tube to the measured length.Which method is the best way to confirm placement of the NG tube without an x-ray film?

The nurse prepares to insert a nasogastric (NG) tube into a patient.Which explanation does the nurse give to the patient to explain the use of the NG tube?

The nurse is caring for four patients.Which patient's assessment information supports the nurse's decision to remove the nasogastric (NG) tube after the health care provider writes the order?

During the insertion of the nasogastric (NG) tube into a patient's left nares, the nurse meets strong resistance.What action by the nurse would have minimized the chance that this problem would occur?

Using Evidence in Nursing Practice

Communication and Collaboration

Documentation and Informatics

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

Infection Control

Disaster Preparedness

Vital Signs

Health Assessment

Specimen Collection

Diagnostic Procedures

Bathing and Personal Hygiene

Care of the Eye and EAR

Promoting Nutrition

Parenteral Nutrition

Pain Management

Promoting Oxygenation

Safe Patient Handling

Exercise, Mobility, Immobilization Devices

Urinary Elimination

Ostomy Care

Preparation for Safe Medication Administration

Nonparenteral Medications

Parenteral Medications

Wound Care and Irrigation

Pressure Injury Prevention and Care

Dressings, Bandages, and Binders

Intravenous Therapy

Pre-Operative and Post-Operative Care

Emergency Measures for Life Support

End-Of-Life Care

Home Care Safety

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