Foundations of Nursing - Exam 2 Questions and Answers Fully Solved Graded A+
care for NGT to suction - Answers-Assess every 30 minutes until the system is running effectively
-Then every 2 hours, or as the client's health indicates
-Inspect the system for patency and tightness of connection
(I don't know if this is right, there was nothing similar in the notes and she did not review this on the
zoom review)
urine culture (3ml) - Answerssterile
urinalysis (10ml) - Answersnot sterile
true or false
during a 24 hour specimen, if the patient voids 1 time in the restroom, the specimen needs to be
restarted - Answerstrue
hypoxemia - Answersdecreased level of oxygen in the blood
cyanosis - Answersbluish discoloration of the skin
Hypercapnea - Answersincreased CO2 in blood
Indications for NGT - Answers-Decompress
-Lavage
-Administer
-Manage
-Aspirate
NGT insertion - Answers1. Check for patency of nares
2. Measure NGT and mark (can use tape), Nose>Ear>Xiphoid process ("NEX")
, 3. Lubricate the end of the tube. (water soluble lube)
4. Have the client move head forward, moving the chin towards chest.
5. Insert the tube following the nasal passage. Rotate the tube to help it pass through the nasopharynx.
6. when you reach resistance and coughing have the client drink water
7. advance the tube as the patient swallows
how to measure NGT - AnswersStretch the tube from the NOSE to the EAR to the XIPHOID process,
"NEX"
Removing NGT - Answers-Patient should be in semi-fowlers to high-fowlers position
-Ideally high folwers when inserting or taking out. Elevate head of bed.
-If connected to suction, disconnect.
-Remove tape.
-Have the patient take a deep breath and when they blow out, quickly pull the tube out
Administering Medications through NGT - Answers1. Before giving medications, check placement by
aspirating gastric contents and checking pH (should be 5.5 or lower), flush the line and make sure its
clear, then give medication.
2. Once medication has been given, make sure to flush the line again so it does not get blocked off and
wait 30 minutes until hooking back up to suction so the medication can absorb.
How to check for NGT placement - Answers-X-ray after insertion (Radiographic examination)
care for NGT to suction - Answers-Assess every 30 minutes until the system is running effectively
-Then every 2 hours, or as the client's health indicates
-Inspect the system for patency and tightness of connection
(I don't know if this is right, there was nothing similar in the notes and she did not review this on the
zoom review)
urine culture (3ml) - Answerssterile
urinalysis (10ml) - Answersnot sterile
true or false
during a 24 hour specimen, if the patient voids 1 time in the restroom, the specimen needs to be
restarted - Answerstrue
hypoxemia - Answersdecreased level of oxygen in the blood
cyanosis - Answersbluish discoloration of the skin
Hypercapnea - Answersincreased CO2 in blood
Indications for NGT - Answers-Decompress
-Lavage
-Administer
-Manage
-Aspirate
NGT insertion - Answers1. Check for patency of nares
2. Measure NGT and mark (can use tape), Nose>Ear>Xiphoid process ("NEX")
, 3. Lubricate the end of the tube. (water soluble lube)
4. Have the client move head forward, moving the chin towards chest.
5. Insert the tube following the nasal passage. Rotate the tube to help it pass through the nasopharynx.
6. when you reach resistance and coughing have the client drink water
7. advance the tube as the patient swallows
how to measure NGT - AnswersStretch the tube from the NOSE to the EAR to the XIPHOID process,
"NEX"
Removing NGT - Answers-Patient should be in semi-fowlers to high-fowlers position
-Ideally high folwers when inserting or taking out. Elevate head of bed.
-If connected to suction, disconnect.
-Remove tape.
-Have the patient take a deep breath and when they blow out, quickly pull the tube out
Administering Medications through NGT - Answers1. Before giving medications, check placement by
aspirating gastric contents and checking pH (should be 5.5 or lower), flush the line and make sure its
clear, then give medication.
2. Once medication has been given, make sure to flush the line again so it does not get blocked off and
wait 30 minutes until hooking back up to suction so the medication can absorb.
How to check for NGT placement - Answers-X-ray after insertion (Radiographic examination)
