NUR 198 EXAM 5 PART 1 QUESTIONS
WELL ANSWERED
Nursing actions PRIOR to the insertion of a NG tube - correct answer ✔✔ verify the order,
explain the procedure, assess Nasal patency, Gather equipment, and position the patient
Nursing actions during NG tube placement - correct answer ✔✔ LUBRICATE the tube, (water
soluble solution), INSERT the tube, MONITOR for distress ( coughing, gagging, cyanosis)
Nursing actions after inserting an NG tube - correct answer ✔✔ VERIFY placement (stomach ph,
or xray), SECURE the tube, and DOCUMENT
Nursing actions and Ongoing care of NG tube - correct answer ✔✔ monitor placement,
maintain skin integrity,
flush as ordered,
monitor for complications (aspiration, n/v, distension, obstruction,
provide oral care (q2hrs)
What should be Verified BEFORE starting an enteral feeding? - correct answer ✔✔ ProVider's
ORDERS, including TUBE, FORMULA, RATE, and FREQUENCY
What should be confirmeD BEFORE starting an enteral feeding? - correct answer ✔✔ The
methoD of enteral feeding.
What should be Assessed BEFORE starting an enteral feeding? - correct answer ✔✔ plAcement
and pAtency of the feeding tube.
, What should be checked for a G-tube before starting an enteral feeding? - correct answer ✔✔
check for RESIDUALS.
What should be inSpected before starting an enteral feeding? - correct answer ✔✔ the Site of
the feeding tube.
What should you do before and after administering enteral feeding? - correct answer ✔✔ Flush
the tube with 30 mL sterile water.
What should you monitor in a patient during enteral feeding? - correct answer ✔✔ Monitor for
bloating, cramping, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
What should you do to clear the tubing after enteral feeding? - correct answer ✔✔ Flush again
with 30 mL of water.
How long should the head of the bed (HOB) be elevated after enteral feeding? - correct answer
✔✔ At least 30-60 minutes.
What should be documented after enteral feeding? - correct answer ✔✔ Amount, residuals,
flush amounts, tolerance, and site condition.
How often should the stoma site be flushed during enteral feedings? - correct answer ✔✔ Daily
What should be monitored in patients receiving enteral feedings? - correct answer ✔✔ Intake
and outputs (I&Os), weights, albumin, and electrolytes.
potential complications of enteral feedings are - correct answer ✔✔ n/v/d, gas, bloating,
cramping, aspirating, pneumonia, obstruction, hyperglycemia, tube leakage, and cellulitis
WELL ANSWERED
Nursing actions PRIOR to the insertion of a NG tube - correct answer ✔✔ verify the order,
explain the procedure, assess Nasal patency, Gather equipment, and position the patient
Nursing actions during NG tube placement - correct answer ✔✔ LUBRICATE the tube, (water
soluble solution), INSERT the tube, MONITOR for distress ( coughing, gagging, cyanosis)
Nursing actions after inserting an NG tube - correct answer ✔✔ VERIFY placement (stomach ph,
or xray), SECURE the tube, and DOCUMENT
Nursing actions and Ongoing care of NG tube - correct answer ✔✔ monitor placement,
maintain skin integrity,
flush as ordered,
monitor for complications (aspiration, n/v, distension, obstruction,
provide oral care (q2hrs)
What should be Verified BEFORE starting an enteral feeding? - correct answer ✔✔ ProVider's
ORDERS, including TUBE, FORMULA, RATE, and FREQUENCY
What should be confirmeD BEFORE starting an enteral feeding? - correct answer ✔✔ The
methoD of enteral feeding.
What should be Assessed BEFORE starting an enteral feeding? - correct answer ✔✔ plAcement
and pAtency of the feeding tube.
, What should be checked for a G-tube before starting an enteral feeding? - correct answer ✔✔
check for RESIDUALS.
What should be inSpected before starting an enteral feeding? - correct answer ✔✔ the Site of
the feeding tube.
What should you do before and after administering enteral feeding? - correct answer ✔✔ Flush
the tube with 30 mL sterile water.
What should you monitor in a patient during enteral feeding? - correct answer ✔✔ Monitor for
bloating, cramping, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
What should you do to clear the tubing after enteral feeding? - correct answer ✔✔ Flush again
with 30 mL of water.
How long should the head of the bed (HOB) be elevated after enteral feeding? - correct answer
✔✔ At least 30-60 minutes.
What should be documented after enteral feeding? - correct answer ✔✔ Amount, residuals,
flush amounts, tolerance, and site condition.
How often should the stoma site be flushed during enteral feedings? - correct answer ✔✔ Daily
What should be monitored in patients receiving enteral feedings? - correct answer ✔✔ Intake
and outputs (I&Os), weights, albumin, and electrolytes.
potential complications of enteral feedings are - correct answer ✔✔ n/v/d, gas, bloating,
cramping, aspirating, pneumonia, obstruction, hyperglycemia, tube leakage, and cellulitis
