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Which of the following is a reason for using non-aseptic techniques in patient care?
Which of the following is a reason for using non-aseptic techniques in patient care?
- To provide comfort for patients with GI/GU issues
- To prevent embarrassment and self-consciousness in patients
- To insert tubes and lines into the digestive tract
- To perform special nonsterile procedures with unique skills (correct)
What is the main purpose of nasogastric (NG) tubes?
What is the main purpose of nasogastric (NG) tubes?
- To administer medications (correct)
- To provide enteral feeding
- To decompress stomach gas
- To remove stomach fluids
Which type of NG tube should never be clamped off?
Which type of NG tube should never be clamped off?
- Single-lumen tube
- Plastic tube
- Double-lumen tube (correct)
- Rubber tube
What should be done to prevent accidental withdrawal of an NG tube?
What should be done to prevent accidental withdrawal of an NG tube?
Who is usually responsible for inserting an NG tube?
Who is usually responsible for inserting an NG tube?
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