NUTRITION NURSING SKILLS QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS
Administering Medications Step One correct answer Follow the correct procedure
for medication administration. 5/6 rights ensure that orders are accurate.
Check to see if the medication is available in liquid form.
If it is not in a liquid check to make sure that it can be opened or crushed.
Crush medication and dissolve in warm water.
Do NOT administer whole medications.
Take prepared medications into patients room. Introduce self. provide privacy.
Patient identifiers. Explain procedure and what the medications are for.
Preform hand hygiene and apply clean gloves.
Confirm Tube placement and check residual.-follow guidelines for residual
amounts.
Flush the tube with 15-30 ml of water(5-10 for children)
Administering Medications Step Two correct answer Administer Medications ONE
AT A TIME to prevent congealing of medications in the tube. Administer one
medication and flush with 15-30(5-10 children) ml of water. Continue until all
medications have been given and the flush with 30-60ml of water to clear the
tube.
Clam tube or reestablish tube feeding.
Ensure patient is comfortable.
Remove gloves and perform hand hygiene.
Document administration of medication.
Observe the patient for the desired effect and any potential undesired effects of
the medication.
, Assessment Physical Exam correct answer Height. Weight. BMI. anthropoemetric
measurements.
Skin. Hair. Nails. Lips. Eyes. GI system. Lab Work.--
CBC. Albumin. Pre-Albumin. Iron Level.
Urinary Tests-urea. 24 hours nitrogen output. Creatinine and creatinine clearance.
(Pre is more sensitive to recent change)
Discontinuing a NG/NE Tube. Step One correct answer Verify Order.
Introduce self to patient. Provide Privacy. x2 patient identifiers.
Explain procedure to patient and position correctly.
Assemble supplies.
Place a towel or disposable pad on patients chest.
Perform hand hygiene and apply clean gloves.
Remove the tape or anchoring devices from the tube.
Hand patient a tissue.
Discontinuing a NG/NE Tube. Step Two. correct answer have the patient close
their eyes and hold their breath when you are removing the tube. (May flush the
tube with air or water prior to removal)
Pinch the tube and remove the tube as quickly and smoothly-inspect tube to
make sure it is intact.
Provide for patient comfort. including oral and nasal care.
Provide patient with fluids.
Dispose of supplies correctly.
Remove gloves and perform hand hygiene.
ACCURATE ANSWERS
Administering Medications Step One correct answer Follow the correct procedure
for medication administration. 5/6 rights ensure that orders are accurate.
Check to see if the medication is available in liquid form.
If it is not in a liquid check to make sure that it can be opened or crushed.
Crush medication and dissolve in warm water.
Do NOT administer whole medications.
Take prepared medications into patients room. Introduce self. provide privacy.
Patient identifiers. Explain procedure and what the medications are for.
Preform hand hygiene and apply clean gloves.
Confirm Tube placement and check residual.-follow guidelines for residual
amounts.
Flush the tube with 15-30 ml of water(5-10 for children)
Administering Medications Step Two correct answer Administer Medications ONE
AT A TIME to prevent congealing of medications in the tube. Administer one
medication and flush with 15-30(5-10 children) ml of water. Continue until all
medications have been given and the flush with 30-60ml of water to clear the
tube.
Clam tube or reestablish tube feeding.
Ensure patient is comfortable.
Remove gloves and perform hand hygiene.
Document administration of medication.
Observe the patient for the desired effect and any potential undesired effects of
the medication.
, Assessment Physical Exam correct answer Height. Weight. BMI. anthropoemetric
measurements.
Skin. Hair. Nails. Lips. Eyes. GI system. Lab Work.--
CBC. Albumin. Pre-Albumin. Iron Level.
Urinary Tests-urea. 24 hours nitrogen output. Creatinine and creatinine clearance.
(Pre is more sensitive to recent change)
Discontinuing a NG/NE Tube. Step One correct answer Verify Order.
Introduce self to patient. Provide Privacy. x2 patient identifiers.
Explain procedure to patient and position correctly.
Assemble supplies.
Place a towel or disposable pad on patients chest.
Perform hand hygiene and apply clean gloves.
Remove the tape or anchoring devices from the tube.
Hand patient a tissue.
Discontinuing a NG/NE Tube. Step Two. correct answer have the patient close
their eyes and hold their breath when you are removing the tube. (May flush the
tube with air or water prior to removal)
Pinch the tube and remove the tube as quickly and smoothly-inspect tube to
make sure it is intact.
Provide for patient comfort. including oral and nasal care.
Provide patient with fluids.
Dispose of supplies correctly.
Remove gloves and perform hand hygiene.
