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where is an NG tube inserted? |
into the stomach via the nares
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can you feed a person through an NG tube?
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yes
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when an NG tube is being used for decompression, what is happening?
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the stomach is being emptied of its contents
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what does gavage mean? |
to feed a client with a tube
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what does lavage mean?
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to continuously irrigate the stomach via an NG tube
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when using an NG tube to stop gastric hemorrhage, what is used to irrigate it?
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iced tap water
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how long do you irrigate with iced tap water? |
until the water comes back clear
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what is the maximum suction level used to decompress the GI tract via NG?
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25 mmHg
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why are salem sump tubes best suited for safe gastric suctioning? |
because they have vents tht prevent damage to the gastric mucosa
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when an NG tube is in for a long time, how often should you replace it?
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every 2-3 weeks
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people with an NG tube will breath how?
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through their mouth, oral care is important
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what is the best way to check if the NG is in the stomach? |
aspirate for contents, the second best way is to to ausculate for the gastric air bubble
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before you put anything down the NG, what should you do first?
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check for NG placement!
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what position should the patient be in when an NG is being inserted? |
sitting up with the head slightly extended until the tube reaches the back of the throat then have them mildly flex the neck to push the tube in all the way
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how do you determine how far to put the NG tube in?
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measure from the tip of the nose to the back of the ear then to the xiphoid process |
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what position should the client be during a continuous NG tube feeding?
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HOB must be elevated 30 degrees (semi-fowler's is okay)
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