Level 4 Written Skills Study - MGCCC Nursing

Position for tube feedings? Semi-Fowlers How often is tube placement checked w/ continuous NG feedings? every 24 hours How often are feeding containers and tubing changed for continuous NG feeding? every 24 hours How do you check tube placement on a 2 day old NG tube? Chest X ray How do you measure to place an NG tube? nose, ear, xiphoid process What is the margin size of a sterile field? 1 inch How often is an IV site changed? 96 hours How often is an IV site assessed? with every pt assessment and med given For an average sized adult what gauge catheter is used? 22G Briefly describe how eye drops are administered? place in supine position, head back, pull eyelid down, press down on bony orbit exposing conjunctival sac, look up, 1-2 cm above, administer Briefly describe how ear drops are administered and the difference between child and adult. drops should be body temperature, on side-ear up, pinna up and back (adult), pinna down and back (child), administer drop 1 cm above ear canal, remain side lying for couple minutes, massage if needed. Identify the best subcutaneous injection sites abdomen, arm, back What angle are subcutaneous injections administered? 90 degrees Do you massage insulin after administration and why? No, too quick absorption Steps of mixing NPH and Regular insulin Air into NPH , air into regular, pull up regular, pull up NPH Preferred site of injection for heparin? abdomen