ATI Nasogastric Tube Exam Questions and Answers | Graded A+ | Latest Update
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ATI Nasogastric Tube Exam Questions
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A nurse is teaching a group of unit nurses about clients who have a need
for gastric decompression. The nurse should identify that which of the
following clients needs nasogastric tube intubation for gastric
decompres...
A nurse is teaching a group of unit nurses about clients who have a need
for gastric decompression. The nurse should identify that which of the
following clients needs nasogastric tube intubation for gastric
decompression? - ✔✔A 40-year old client who has a postoperative bowel
obstruction
- a client who has a postoperative bowel obstruction should have a
nasogastric tube inserted for decompression to remove gastric secretions -
relieve distention, nausea, and pain
A nurse is informed during shift report that a client has a nasogastric tube
connected to continuous suction. The nurse should identify that this client
must have which of the following types of tubes? - ✔✔Salem sump tube
- used for continuous suction to decompress the stomach
, - tube has two lumens; one to remove content the other as air vent (allow to
float freely)
A nurse is checking the client's nasogastric tube for placement. Which of
the following procedures should the nurse implement? - ✔✔Aspirate
stomach contents and check the pH
- 4 or less
A nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from gastric surgery, is
NPO, and has a nasogastric tube connected to suction. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take to prevent dry mucous
membranes? - ✔✔Provide frequent mouth care
- brush, oral swabs
A nurse is caring for a client who has a newly inserted nasogastric tube.
Which of the following actions should the nurse use to verify the initial
placement of the tube? - ✔✔Obtain an x-ray
- for initial placement
A nurse is performing a nasogastric intubation on a client and has reached
the tube's predetermined length. Which of the following actions should the
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