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Fundamental HESI Which assessment data would provide the most accurate determination of proper placement of a nasogastric tube? A) Aspirating gastric contents to assure a pH value of 4 or less. B) Hearing air pass in the stomach after injecting air into the tubing. C) Examining a chest x-ray obtained after the tubing was inserted. D) Checking the remaining length of tubing to ensure that the correct length was inserted. C) Examining a chest x-ray obtained after the tubing was inserted B...

Fundamental HESI Which assessment data would provide the most accurate determination of proper placement of a nasogastric tube? A) Aspirating gastric contents to assure a pH value of 4 or less. B) Hearing air pass in the stomach after injecting air into the tubing. C) Examining a chest x-ray obtained after the tubing was inserted. D) Checking the remaining length of tubing to ensure that the correct length was inserted. C) Examining a chest x-ray obtained after the tubing was inserted B...

Fundamental HESI Which assessment data would provide the most accurate determination of proper placement of a nasogastric tube? A) Aspirating gastric contents to assure a pH value of 4 or less. B) Hearing air pass in the stomach after injecting air into the tubing. C) Examining a chest x-ray obtained after the tubing was inserted. D) Checking the remaining length of tubing to ensure that the correct length was inserted. C) Examining a chest x-ray obtained after the tubing was inserted B...

Chapter 1 Health, Wellness, and Illness ● Health and Wellness ○ Unique to each individual ■ Variables include: ● Modifiable (smoking, diet, exercise) ● Non-modifiable ( sex, age, genetic) ● Aspects of health and wellness ○ Physical ○ Emotional ○ Social ○ Intellectual ○ Spiritual ○ Occupational ○ Environmental ● Internal vs. External environment effects ○ External ■ Social ex: ● Crime v. Safety ■ Physical ex: ● Access to healthcare or clean water ○ Internal...

Leadership and Management • Legal Aspects of Nursing o Often an NCLEX-RN question asks who should explain a surgical procedure to the client. The answer is the health care provider. Remember that it is the nurse’s responsibility to be sure that the operative permit is signed and is on the chart. It is not the nurse’s responsibility to explain the procedure to the client. o Often questions are asked regarding the Good Samaritan Act, which is the means of protecting a nurse when she or ...