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N201: Final

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The insertion of a tube through the nose or mouth into the stomach or intestine is known as:   Gastrointestinal Intubation  
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To clean out the system; toxins, ex. charcoal, is to:   Lavage  
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A Gastric Sump is also called a:   Salem Sump  
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Types of tubes: NG tube and ______ tube   Orogastric  
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Two types of NG Tubes are the Gastric (Salem) sump and the ______.   Levin  
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The Levin tube is:   1 continuous tube  
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NG tubes are for:   Decompression  
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The blue air vent on the Gastric sump has an __________ valve to keep fluid from backing up into the air vent.   anti-reflux  
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The NG tube with a blue air vent that allows air to flow so the tubing doesn't adhere to the wall is called a _________.   gastric sump  
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A gasstointestinal tube that is insert through the mouth into either the stomach or the intestines is called a:   orogastric tube  
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Never insert any ______ into the blue air vent of the gastric sump.   fluid  
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The NG tube must always be at a level ________ to prevent back-up of fluid.   above the stomach  
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An NG tube can be left in for up to _____.   4 weeks  
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If the NG tube needs to remain inserted for longer than 4 weeks, it may require ________.   surgical insertion  
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When there is a risk for aspiration, the NG tube should be placed ______.   in the small intestines  
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The initial positioning for insertion of an NG tube is ________ with the head back.   high-Fowler's  
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When slight resistance is met with the NG tube insertion, the pt should place their head ______ and drink or swallow with each advancement of the tube.   forward  
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The measurement of the GI tube is from the tip of the nose to the ear lobe to the ______.   xyphoid process  
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A good indication that the tube is in the stomach is a _______.   pH <5  
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An indication that the tube is in the lungs or the intestines is a _______.   pH >6  
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Always check the placement of NG tubes ______.   prior to feeding  
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Check the NG tube pH ______.   q4-6 hrs  
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pH, X-ray, exposed length, color of aspirate & air auscultation are ways to confirm ______.   NG tube placement  
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The GI tube should be _______ q4-6 hrs w/NSS.   irrigated  
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Tchycardia, decreased uine out put (<30ml/h), & decreased cap. refill are signs of _________.   dehydration  
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Normal urinary output for adults is _______.   30 ml/h  
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A tube placed directly into the stomach is called a _______.   gastrostomy  
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A tube placed directly into the jejunum is called a _______.   jejunostomy  
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The device used for a gastrostomy is called a ________.   Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy  
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The PEG tube can leak gastric contents, which are highly acidic, and can cause _______.   skin breakdown and/or infection  
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A nurse determines that a pt.'s NG tube is in place when she receives the following pH reading:   4  
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A nurse determines that a pt.'s NG tube is not in place when she receives the following pH reading:   6  
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What position should a pt.'s head be in when receiving a tube feeding to prevent aspiration?   30 - 45 degree elevation  
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When pt.'s have a greater risk of aspiration, enteral nutrition should be delivered via ________.   jejunostomy tube  
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The most important factor in regulating the caliber of blood vessels, which determines resistance to flow, is:   The sympathetic nervous system  
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Clinical manifestations of acute venous insufficiency do    
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