BSN246 Nasogastric Tube
Insertion and Removal
When preparing to insert a nasogastric (NG) tube for a client who had
abdominal surgery, the nurse knows they must consult the healthcare
provider before insertion if the client is currently experiencing or has a
history of which conditions? Select all that apply.
Facial trauma
Nosebleeds
Basilar skull fracture
Nurses using the xyphoid process to earlobe to nose (XEN) +10 method to
approximate the distance from the nose to the stomach will measure the
distance from the ______ to the _____ to the ______ and add ______.
The XEN +10 method measures the distance from the xyphoid
process to earlobe to nose +10 centimeters.
When removing a nasogastric (NG) tube, the nurse should first instruct the
client to _____________ and then _________.
hold their breath
kink the tube and withdraw steadily
When reviewing the client chart, what additional information would you need
to note to ensure safe nasogastric (NG) tube insertion? Select all that apply.
Client height and weight
, Client's medication list
In the table below, choose which supplies are indicated or not indicated for
the nasogastric (NG) tube insertion.
Indicated: Tongue blade
pH reagent strips
Cup of water
Not Indicated: 30 mL syringe
Betadine
Sterile gloves
While inserting an NG tube on your client, the client begins to cough as you
are advancing the NG tube. This could indicate the tube has entered the
______. The nurse should _______ advancing the tube at this time to ensure
client safety.
respiratory tract
stop
Insertion and Removal
When preparing to insert a nasogastric (NG) tube for a client who had
abdominal surgery, the nurse knows they must consult the healthcare
provider before insertion if the client is currently experiencing or has a
history of which conditions? Select all that apply.
Facial trauma
Nosebleeds
Basilar skull fracture
Nurses using the xyphoid process to earlobe to nose (XEN) +10 method to
approximate the distance from the nose to the stomach will measure the
distance from the ______ to the _____ to the ______ and add ______.
The XEN +10 method measures the distance from the xyphoid
process to earlobe to nose +10 centimeters.
When removing a nasogastric (NG) tube, the nurse should first instruct the
client to _____________ and then _________.
hold their breath
kink the tube and withdraw steadily
When reviewing the client chart, what additional information would you need
to note to ensure safe nasogastric (NG) tube insertion? Select all that apply.
Client height and weight
, Client's medication list
In the table below, choose which supplies are indicated or not indicated for
the nasogastric (NG) tube insertion.
Indicated: Tongue blade
pH reagent strips
Cup of water
Not Indicated: 30 mL syringe
Betadine
Sterile gloves
While inserting an NG tube on your client, the client begins to cough as you
are advancing the NG tube. This could indicate the tube has entered the
______. The nurse should _______ advancing the tube at this time to ensure
client safety.
respiratory tract
stop
