ATI SM 3.0: Nasogastric Tube Exam Questions With Correct Answers
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ATI SM 3.0
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ATI SM 3.0
ATI SM 3.0: Nasogastric Tube Exam
Questions With Correct Answers
A nurse is caring for a client who has a nasogastric tube connected to suction. Which of the
following findings indicates that the tube has become occluded?
A. Active bowel sounds
B. Passing flatus
C. Increase in gastric secreti...
ATI SM 3.0: Nasogastric Tube Exam
Questions With Correct Answers
A nurse is caring for a client who has a nasogastric tube connected to suction. Which of the
following findings indicates that the tube has become occluded?
A. Active bowel sounds
B. Passing flatus
C. Increase in gastric secretions
D. Increased abdominal distention - answer✔✔D. Increased abdominal distention
Rationale: Tubes connected to suction decompress the gastrointestinal tract, which is needed
when peristalsis is absent. If gastric secretions are unable to move through the gastrointestinal
tract and if the nasogastric tube is unable to evacuate the stomach due to an occlusion, abdominal
distention, nausea and, vomiting can occur.
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. A 6-year-old child who ingested a toxic substance
B. A 60-year-old client who has a gastrointestinal hemorrhage
C. A 40-year-old client who has a postoperative bowel obstruction
D. A 20-year-old client who has malabsorption syndrome - answer✔✔C. A 40-year-old client
who has a postoperative bowel obstruction
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