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week 8 CON Proc test

Week 8 Enternal Nutrition Final Exam

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A patient has a nasogastric feeding tube. The nurse is aware of the need to monitor the patient for potential complications. Which of the following symptoms, if demonstrated by the patient would potentially indicate the greatest risk related to tube feedi Dyspnea
The nurse attempts to aspirate gastric contents from an established BG feeding tube and obtains no return. What action should the nurse take? Reposition the patient, flush tube with 30 mL air, and reattempt to aspirate.
The nurse is inserting an NG tube. Which of the following supplies will the nurse need to perform the procedure Select all that apply. 1. Cup of water/straw 2. 8 to 12 Fr feeding tube 3. Tincture of benzoin 4. Tube fixation device 5. 60 mL ENFIT syringe 6. Stethoscope
The nurse is inserting an NG feeding tube Which step in the procedure is inaccurate, indicating further instruction is needed? Perform hand hygience and place patient in left lateral position. Determine length of tube from the xyphoid process to the tip of the patients nose. Insert stylet into feeding tube. Inspect nares, dip end of tube in ice water.
The nurse just inserted an NG feeding tube. The health care providers order states to administer all meds per tube and a continuous feeding of Isocal at 30 mL per hour. The order also states to check the patients blood glucose every 6 hours. When can the When tube placement has been verified by x-ray film.
When should placement of a feeding tube be verified? Select all that apply. 1. Before administering formula through the tube. 2. Before administering water through the tube. 3. Before administering medications through the tube. 4. At least once every 6 hours when continuous feedings are given.
Which of the following may be delegated to nursing assistive personnel (NAOP)? Administering a tube feeding
Which of the following nursing actions reduce the risk of aspiration? Elevating the head of the patient's bed
Which of the following pH test results on the aspirate of a patient who receives intermittent feedings indicates that the feeding tube is in the stomach? pH of 1 to 5
Created by: Brandi Sizemore
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