Ng tubes - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATI FUNDAMENTALS PRACTICE A QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 GRADED A+ A nurse is evaluating a client's use of a cane. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as an indication of correct use? 1. The top of the cane is parallel to the client's waist. 2. When walking, the client moves the cane 46 cm (18 in) forward. 3. The client holds the cane on the stronger side of her body. 4. The client moves her stronger limb forward with the cane. Ans- 3 The client should hold the c...

what do we need in order to have enteral nutrition functional GI tract Condition in which we would start feeding tubes? swallowing disorders, impaired motility in upper GI tract, GI obstructions, intestinal surgeries, mechanical ventilation, mental incapacitation How long can patients have an NG tube placed? 4 weeks what patient population would we have to be concerned with feeding directly into the stomach and would instead be fed post-pyloric patient with chronic pancreatitis, patient...

Rules for clamping tubes

Rules for clamping tubes

NR 324 Adult Health 1 exam 3 FINAL/ NR 324 Adult Health 1 (2024/2025)/ NR 324 Adult Health 1 exam 3. Barium enema examination of large intestine; Before: give laxatives and enemas until clear of stool evening before -clear liquid diet evening before -NPO 8hr before After: give fluids, laxatives or suppositories to assist in expelling barium -observe stool for passage of contrast medium -educate pt stool may be white for up to 72 hr With a barium enema what do you want to explain to ...

Lifestyle changes for GERD correct answers Eat 4 to 6 small meals a day. Limit/eliminate fatty foods, coffee, tea, cola, chocolate. Reduce spicy foods Limit alcohol/tobacco Do not eat/snack 2 to 3 hours before bed Post op care for pt having Stretta Procedure (hernia repair) correct answers Remain on clear liquids for 24 hours Post op day 2: consume soft diet Avoid NSAIDS/Aspirin for 10 days Use proton pump inhibitors (protonix), use liquid meds No NG tubes for at least 1 month Key ...

MED SURG RN HESI EXIT EXAM 2024 Elaborated Questions And Correct Answers Graded A Monitor ABGs - PO2 > 80 mm Hg; PCO2 35-45 mm Hg; HCO3 21-28 mEq/L; pH 7.35-7.45 Chronic bronchitis - Airway destruction Chronic sputum with cough production on a daily basis for a minimum of 3 months in 2 consecutive years Reduced responsiveness of respiratory center to hypoxemia stimuli Precipitating factor: higher incidence in smokers "Blue bloaters" - generalized cyanosis of lips, muco...

Role of RN (Registered Nurse) - correct answer - assess pt for clinical manesfestations of fluid and electrolyte disturbance -determine if ordered IV therapy is appropriate - choose appropriate catheters/ infusion devices Role of LPN/LVN - correct answer -administer IV fluids and meds to stable pts -adjust the flow rate for stable pts according to HCP orders -Insert IV catheters -monitor clinical manisfestations of adverse reactions to IV fluids or meds Role of Unlicensed Assistive Perso...

Test Bank Unit 8: Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing 6th Edition Linda S. Williams Paula D. Hopper Chapter 32. Gastrointestinal, Hepatobiliary, and Pancreatic Systems Function, Assessment, and Therapeutic Measures MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is inspecting a patient’s oral cavity and notices reddened areas on the gums, several teeth with cavities, and multiple loose teeth. Which finding is of greatest safety concern to the nurse? 1. Reddened area on the gums can be a source of inf...

N Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 A with NGN A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and is taking captopril. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel (AP)? Obtain the client's blood pressure before the nurse administers medication. The nurse can delegate obtaining blood pressure before and after medication administration because this task is within the range of function for an AP. Initiate a referral with a dietitian for the cl...