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answers
Dysphagia - correct answer✔✔inability to swallow or difficulty in swallowing |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




2 key points about Dysphagia - correct answer✔✔1. 30 mins prior to meal time, the pt needs
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to be sitting at 90 degree unless its contraindicated
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2. Monitor for possibility of aspiration
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-s/s of aspiration |||\\\ |||\\\




-Coughing

-Wheezing

-Redness of face |||\\\ |||\\\




-Decrease O2 sat |||\\\ |||\\\




2 key points about Nasogastric Tube - correct answer✔✔Used for pt who suffers from
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dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) |||\\\ |||\\\




Residual volume must always be checked q4h d/t risk for aspiration *** if there is a large
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amount of residual volume, that means pt is not digesting the food - inform MD**
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Nasogastric Tube Supplies - correct answer✔✔Nasogastric tube |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




Irrigation tray - 60 ml syringe |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\

,A bottle of sterile water
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lubricant



NGT insertion - correct answer✔✔1. Measure the tube from the nose to the back of the ear
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and down a little pass the bottom of the xiphoid process
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2. Mark the tube (sharpie)
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3. Have the patient swallow while inserting the tube (with or without ice chips)
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NGT placement - correct answer✔✔1. Once the NGT is inserted, aspirate 30 mL of air
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2. Place the stethoscope over the stomach and listen to the "wooooosh" sound as you inject
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the air |||\\\




3. If necessary, get an order for x ray for proper placement.
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NGT medication administration - correct answer✔✔1. Check if pt is on any fluid restrictions
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2. Check gastric residual and put it back after.
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3. Make sure to kink the tube so that air won't go in the tube (air causes bloating)
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4. Crush medication and mix with water until diluted and poured in the syringe. [except enteric
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coated or with granules (Protonix)] |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\

,5. Flush 5-10 mL in between medications
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6. Flush 30 mL after all medication has been administered
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NGT removal - correct answer✔✔1. Needs a doctor's order
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2. Flush with 10 mL water/NS or 30-50 mL of air
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3. Have pt take a deep breath while removing the tube quickly
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7 Rules about Body mechanics - correct answer✔✔-Always bend the knee and have a wide
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base for support |||\\\ |||\\\




-Always point your toes to the direction you're going |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




-When transferring a patient to a chair or wheelchair, have them hold on to your shoulders and
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have your dominant foot in between their legs.
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-Always count (1-2-3) out loud and tell them how to position or move |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




themselves.

a. If the patient is weaker on one side, have them put their weight on the stronger side before
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standing up. |||\\\




b. Turn your entire body rather than pivoting to avoid hurting your back
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-When re positioning the patient, you has always make sure to avoid hurting your wrists
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, -Make sure the bed is at your hip level. |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




-If the patient is too heavy, ask for help.
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How do we measure syringe gauge sizes? - correct answer✔✔THE SMALLER THE NUMBER,
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THE BIGGER THE DIAMETER (GAUGE) OF NEEDLE
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IV site inspection - correct answer✔✔look atthe IV catheter insertion site for redness,
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swelling, or bruising. Redness can indicate irritation, inflammation, infection, or thrombus
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formation. ... Assess the condition of the transparent catheter dressing. The dressing should be |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




clean, dry, and adhere securely to the skin around the IV catheter insertion site
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Intravenous sites - correct answer✔✔-Common sites: |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




Dorsal area of the hands |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




Forearm



-Antecubital Fossa |||\\\




Uncommon sites |||\\\




Dorsal area of feet (needs an order) |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




Cephalic (infants) |||\\\




Intravenous syringe length - correct answer✔✔Neonate and Infants: |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




19 mm (<1 inch)|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




Child and Older Adult: |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




1 inch
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