Nasogastric Tube Posttest Exam
Questions and Answers Graded A+
A patient recovering from gastric surgery remains NPO and has a nasogastric tube
connected to suction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to
prevent dry mucous membranes? - Correct answer-Provide frequent mouth care.
Rationale: Frequent mouth care (brushing teeth, oral swab) is a nursing
intervention that prevents mucous membranes from becoming dry and irritated.
When checking for nasogastric tube placement, the nurse should conduct which of
the following procedures? - Correct answer-Aspirate stomach contents and check
the pH.
Rationale: Checking the pH of stomach contents is the recommended method for
checking tube placement.
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Questions and Answers Graded A+
A patient recovering from gastric surgery remains NPO and has a nasogastric tube
connected to suction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to
prevent dry mucous membranes? - Correct answer-Provide frequent mouth care.
Rationale: Frequent mouth care (brushing teeth, oral swab) is a nursing
intervention that prevents mucous membranes from becoming dry and irritated.
When checking for nasogastric tube placement, the nurse should conduct which of
the following procedures? - Correct answer-Aspirate stomach contents and check
the pH.
Rationale: Checking the pH of stomach contents is the recommended method for
checking tube placement.
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