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11 Cards in this Set
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Upon aspirating residual in a patient receiving enteral feedings, what volume should be expected? |
Less than 250ml If >500ml, stop feeding |
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When measuring pH of residual, what numbers might you expect? |
4 if fasting 6 is normal >/= 7 indicates trachial or bronchial |
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What positioning should be used if a patient is receiving a tube feeding? |
Head of bed raised >/= 30 degrees (semi Fowler) If the patient must remain flat, utilize the reverse Trendelenburg position (supine with the bed tilted at an incline with the head elevated) |
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What is an intervention for a clogged tube? |
Flush tube with 30ml of warm water |
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What is the maximum amount of time that a formula bag can be hung? |
8 hours |
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What is a nursing intervention for diarrhea r/t intolerance to tube feeding? |
Lower the rate of feeding |
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What is a nursing intervention for a patient receiving tube feedings who is at risk for deficient fluid volume? |
Give water between feedings |
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What is a medication that can be used for a patient suffering nausea r/t delayed gastric emptying? |
Prokinetic (enhances gastrointestinal motility)(e.g. reglan) |
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A patient with an NG tube has vomited. In order, what interventions must be performed? |
1. Position in semi-fowler's 2. Asses NG tube and suction 3. Check VS 4. Asses abdomen and measure girth 5. Provide mouth care |
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How to check placement of an NG tube? |
Inject air and auscultate in the abdomen Aspirate residual and test pH |
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How long do opened feeding containers last before being hung? |
24 hours |
