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An NG tube is inserted into the _____ via the _____ |
Stomach, nares |
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You can feed a client through an NG tube? (T/F) |
True |
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When an NG tube is being used for decompression, what is happening? |
The stomach is being emptied of its contents by suction |
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NG tubes are used to pump the stomach of drug overdose clients? (T/F) |
True |
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What does gavage mean? |
Feed a client with a tube |
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What does lavage mean? |
To continuously irrigate the stomach via NG tube |
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When an NG tube is used to stop gastric hemorrhage, it is irrigated with what? |
Iced tap water |
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How long do you irrigate an NG tube with iced tap water during stomach bleeding? |
Until the irrigating solution comes back out clear |
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What is the maximum suction level used to decompress the GI tract via a NG? |
25 mmHg |
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Why are Salem sump tubes best suited for safe gastric suctioning? |
Because they have vents that prevent damage to the gastric mucosa |
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When an NG tube is in for a long time, it must be replaced every _____ to _____ weeks |
2 to 3 |
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People with an NG tube will breath through their _____ |
Mouth -Therefore, mouth care is important |
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The best way that a nurse can check to see if the NG tube is in the stomach is... |
To aspirate gastric contents -Auscultating the gastric air bubble is the second best way |
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Before you put anything down the NG tube you must do what? |
You must check to see if the NG tube placement is in the stomach |
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In what position should the client be 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 an NG tube in? |
Measure from the tip of the nose to the back of the ear then to the xiphoid process |
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In what position should the client be during a continuous NG tube feeding? |
Head of bed must be elevated 30 degrees (semi-fowlers would be acceptable) |
