NUR 3227C Exam #2
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1. A client with dementia is discharged home with a D. elevates the head of the
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube in bed after the feeding
place. A family members receives instructions about
how to care for the tube. Which action observed by the
home health nurse indicates that the family member is
effectively managing the client's care?
A. keeps the empty feeding bag attached to the tubing
B. flushes the tube with air after medication is given
C. replaces the tube on a weekly basis
D. elevates the head of the bed after the feeding
2. The nurse is preparing to administer a nasogastric C, E, A, D, B
tube feeding. List the steps of the procedure in the
order in which they should be performed.
A. instill the prescribed solution
B. monitor the client's output on a regular basis
C. verify the solution to be administered
D. document the client's response to the procedure
E. aspirate the contents of the stomach
3. The nurse is teaching a student nurse about how B, C, D, E, F
to administer percutaneous enterostomal gastrosto-
my (PEG) tube feeding. Which information would the
nurse include? SATA.
A. keep the head of the client's bed elevated at least 10
degrees
B. connect the tube feeding bag to the client and feed-
ing pump
C. flush with warm water before feeding
D. check the prescription for the correct formula
E. set the correct rate and initiate the pump
F. check for diarrhea
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4. A client is being prepared for surgery to have place- A. there is less chance of
ment of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy aspiration with a PEG tube
(PEG) tube. The client asks why the PEG tube is pre-
ferred over the existing nasogastric tube that is being
used for feedings. Which explanation would the nurse
give for why a PEG tube is preferred for administering
a tube feeding?
A. there is less chance of aspiration with a PEG tube
B. the PEG tube does not require a pump
C. self-administration of the tube feeding is possible
D. more tube feeding mixture can be given each time
5. The nurse is preparing to insert a nasogastric (NG) C. salem sump
tube for a client to allow continuous suction. Which
tube would the nurse select?
A. levin
B. dobhoff
C. salem sump
D. gastrostomy
6. The nurse provides education to a client who is learn- A. administering water af-
ing how to self-administer gastrostomy tube feedings ter the feeding is complet-
and would include which instruction? ed
A. administering water after the feeding is completed
B. maintaining the supine position during the feeding
C. heating the feeding solution to slightly above body
temperature
D. determining tube placement by instilling water be-
fore the feeding
7. A health care provider prescribes an intermittent en- B, A, E, C, D
teral tube feeding for a client with a nasogastric tube.
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Place the nursing interventions in the order in which
they should be implemented.
A. elevate the head of the bed to at least 30 degrees
B. verify the health care provider's prescription
C. administer the volume of feeding as per the pre-
scription
D. flush the tube with 30 mL of water after the feeding
E. check the volume of residual against the parameters
prescribed
8. A client is receiving intermittent nasogastric (NG) tube D. regurgitation
feedings to supplement oral nutritional intake. The
nurse administers the feeding over 30 to 60 minutes
to reduce which hazard?
A. distention
B. flatulence
C. indigestion
D. regurgitation
9. Which statement by a client who is receiving total par- C. "TPN provides total nu-
enteral nutrition (TPN) after extensive colon surgery trition when gastrointesti-
indicates effective teaching? nal function is question-
A. "TPN provides supplemental nutrition" able"
B. "TPN provides short-term nutrition after surgery"
C. "TPN provides total nutrition when gastrointestinal
function is questionable"
D. "TPN assists people who are unable to eat but have
active gastrointestinal function"
10. Three days after admission to the hospital for a cere- A. aspirate for a residual
brovascular accident (CVA), a client has a nasogastric volume
tube inserted and is receiving continuous tube feed-
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1. A client with dementia is discharged home with a D. elevates the head of the
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube in bed after the feeding
place. A family members receives instructions about
how to care for the tube. Which action observed by the
home health nurse indicates that the family member is
effectively managing the client's care?
A. keeps the empty feeding bag attached to the tubing
B. flushes the tube with air after medication is given
C. replaces the tube on a weekly basis
D. elevates the head of the bed after the feeding
2. The nurse is preparing to administer a nasogastric C, E, A, D, B
tube feeding. List the steps of the procedure in the
order in which they should be performed.
A. instill the prescribed solution
B. monitor the client's output on a regular basis
C. verify the solution to be administered
D. document the client's response to the procedure
E. aspirate the contents of the stomach
3. The nurse is teaching a student nurse about how B, C, D, E, F
to administer percutaneous enterostomal gastrosto-
my (PEG) tube feeding. Which information would the
nurse include? SATA.
A. keep the head of the client's bed elevated at least 10
degrees
B. connect the tube feeding bag to the client and feed-
ing pump
C. flush with warm water before feeding
D. check the prescription for the correct formula
E. set the correct rate and initiate the pump
F. check for diarrhea
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4. A client is being prepared for surgery to have place- A. there is less chance of
ment of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy aspiration with a PEG tube
(PEG) tube. The client asks why the PEG tube is pre-
ferred over the existing nasogastric tube that is being
used for feedings. Which explanation would the nurse
give for why a PEG tube is preferred for administering
a tube feeding?
A. there is less chance of aspiration with a PEG tube
B. the PEG tube does not require a pump
C. self-administration of the tube feeding is possible
D. more tube feeding mixture can be given each time
5. The nurse is preparing to insert a nasogastric (NG) C. salem sump
tube for a client to allow continuous suction. Which
tube would the nurse select?
A. levin
B. dobhoff
C. salem sump
D. gastrostomy
6. The nurse provides education to a client who is learn- A. administering water af-
ing how to self-administer gastrostomy tube feedings ter the feeding is complet-
and would include which instruction? ed
A. administering water after the feeding is completed
B. maintaining the supine position during the feeding
C. heating the feeding solution to slightly above body
temperature
D. determining tube placement by instilling water be-
fore the feeding
7. A health care provider prescribes an intermittent en- B, A, E, C, D
teral tube feeding for a client with a nasogastric tube.
, NUR 3227C Exam #2
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Place the nursing interventions in the order in which
they should be implemented.
A. elevate the head of the bed to at least 30 degrees
B. verify the health care provider's prescription
C. administer the volume of feeding as per the pre-
scription
D. flush the tube with 30 mL of water after the feeding
E. check the volume of residual against the parameters
prescribed
8. A client is receiving intermittent nasogastric (NG) tube D. regurgitation
feedings to supplement oral nutritional intake. The
nurse administers the feeding over 30 to 60 minutes
to reduce which hazard?
A. distention
B. flatulence
C. indigestion
D. regurgitation
9. Which statement by a client who is receiving total par- C. "TPN provides total nu-
enteral nutrition (TPN) after extensive colon surgery trition when gastrointesti-
indicates effective teaching? nal function is question-
A. "TPN provides supplemental nutrition" able"
B. "TPN provides short-term nutrition after surgery"
C. "TPN provides total nutrition when gastrointestinal
function is questionable"
D. "TPN assists people who are unable to eat but have
active gastrointestinal function"
10. Three days after admission to the hospital for a cere- A. aspirate for a residual
brovascular accident (CVA), a client has a nasogastric volume
tube inserted and is receiving continuous tube feed-
