Quiz: Inserting a Nasogastric Tube
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The nurse is slowly advancing a naso-
gastric (NG) tube when the client begins
The NG tube is in the client's airway.
to gasp and is unable to vocalize. Which
has likely occurred?
A nurse is assessing a client who has re-
cently had bowel surgery and will be re-
ceiving a nasogastric tube. Which finding
History of facial fractures
would most likely contraindicate place-
ment of a nasogastric (NG) tube by the
nurse in this client?
After putting on gloves, the nurse lubri-
cates the nasogastric (NG) tube prior to
water-soluble lubricant
insertion into the client's nares. Which
lubricant is appropriate to use?
Following insertion of a nasogastric tube,
the nurse needs to stabilize the tubing for Secure the tubing with a safety pin to the
the client. Which action is appropriate for client's gown at shoulder level.
the nurse to take?
1)Place the client in high Fowler's posi-
tion.
2)Measure the intended length to insert
the NG tube.
The nurse is preparing to insert a na- 3)Lubricate the tube tip with water-solu-
sogastric (NG) tube into an adult client. ble lubricant.
Place the following steps in the correct 4)Direct the tube upward and backward
order. Use all options. along the floor of the nose.
5)Instruct the client to place the chin onto
the chest.
6)Advance the tube while the client swal-
lows.
The nurse has just confirmed proper
Apply skin barrier to the tip and end of
placement of a nasogastric tube. Which
the nose.
action should the nurse take next?
Which documentation does the nurse
complete after inserting a client's naso- measurement of the exposed tube
gastric (NG) tube?
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The nurse is slowly advancing a naso-
gastric (NG) tube when the client begins
The NG tube is in the client's airway.
to gasp and is unable to vocalize. Which
has likely occurred?
A nurse is assessing a client who has re-
cently had bowel surgery and will be re-
ceiving a nasogastric tube. Which finding
History of facial fractures
would most likely contraindicate place-
ment of a nasogastric (NG) tube by the
nurse in this client?
After putting on gloves, the nurse lubri-
cates the nasogastric (NG) tube prior to
water-soluble lubricant
insertion into the client's nares. Which
lubricant is appropriate to use?
Following insertion of a nasogastric tube,
the nurse needs to stabilize the tubing for Secure the tubing with a safety pin to the
the client. Which action is appropriate for client's gown at shoulder level.
the nurse to take?
1)Place the client in high Fowler's posi-
tion.
2)Measure the intended length to insert
the NG tube.
The nurse is preparing to insert a na- 3)Lubricate the tube tip with water-solu-
sogastric (NG) tube into an adult client. ble lubricant.
Place the following steps in the correct 4)Direct the tube upward and backward
order. Use all options. along the floor of the nose.
5)Instruct the client to place the chin onto
the chest.
6)Advance the tube while the client swal-
lows.
The nurse has just confirmed proper
Apply skin barrier to the tip and end of
placement of a nasogastric tube. Which
the nose.
action should the nurse take next?
Which documentation does the nurse
complete after inserting a client's naso- measurement of the exposed tube
gastric (NG) tube?
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