Question 1

A client is receiving medications through a feeding tube and through an IV line. What action by the nurse is most important for ensuring client safety?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use an oral-tipped or EN-fit syringe for enteral tube medications. 
B)  Label the IV tubing close to the patient and close to the IV pump. 
C)  Only use liquid medications that can be added to the tube feeding. 
D)  Prepare and give all enteral tube medications then IV medications. 
A)  Use an oral-tipped or EN-fit syringe for enteral tube medications. 
B)  Label the IV tubing close to the patient and close to the IV pump. 
C)  Only use liquid medications that can be added to the tube feeding. 
D)  Prepare and give all enteral tube medications then IV medications.

Question 2

A nurse is administering medications to a client through an enteral feeding tube. Which action by the nurse demonstrates good knowledge of this process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Crushes all pills together at one time before dissolving 
B)  Flushes the enteral tube after medications have been given 
C)  Adds the medication to the client's tube feeding bag 
D)  Flushes the tube before and after each medication is given 
A)  Crushes all pills together at one time before dissolving 
B)  Flushes the enteral tube after medications have been given 
C)  Adds the medication to the client's tube feeding bag 
D)  Flushes the tube before and after each medication is given

A client is receiving medications through a feeding tube and through an IV line. What action by the nurse is most important for ensuring client safety?

A nurse is administering medications to a client through an enteral feeding tube. Which action by the nurse demonstrates good knowledge of this process?

Foundations of Safe Client Care

Personal Care and Hygiene

Vital Signs and Vital Measurements

Performing an Assessment

Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Tube Therapy

Supporting Mobility and Immobilization

Comfort Care

End-Of-Life Care

Airway and Breathing

Sterile Technique

Venous Access

Central Venous Access

Bowel Management

Urinary Elimination

Wound Care

Perioperative Care

Advanced Respiratory Management

Advanced Cardiovascular Care

Advanced Neurologic Care

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Exam 11: Medication Administration

A client is receiving medications through a feeding tube and through an IV line. What action by the nurse is most important for ensuring client safety?

A nurse is administering medications to a client through an enteral feeding tube. Which action by the nurse demonstrates good knowledge of this process?

Foundations of Safe Client Care

Personal Care and Hygiene

Vital Signs and Vital Measurements

Performing an Assessment

Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Tube Therapy

Supporting Mobility and Immobilization

Comfort Care

End-Of-Life Care

Airway and Breathing

Sterile Technique

Venous Access

Central Venous Access

Bowel Management

Urinary Elimination

Wound Care

Perioperative Care

Advanced Respiratory Management

Advanced Cardiovascular Care

Advanced Neurologic Care

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