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How far should the tube be passed with each swallow?
How far should the tube be passed with each swallow?
- 5 to 10 cm (correct)
- 15 to 20 cm
- 1 to 5 cm
- 10 to 15 cm
What should you do if you meet resistance while inserting the tube?
What should you do if you meet resistance while inserting the tube?
- Remove the tube and start again
- Call for assistance from a physician
- Rotate the tube and try to proceed (correct)
- Use more force to push the tube further
What is the typical pH range of gastric contents?
What is the typical pH range of gastric contents?
- pH 1 to 5 (correct)
- pH 6 to 10
- pH 10 to 12
- pH 5 to 10
What is the significance of a pH of 6 or greater?
What is the significance of a pH of 6 or greater?
What is the purpose of injecting 10 to 30 mL of air into the tube?
What is the purpose of injecting 10 to 30 mL of air into the tube?
How should the tube be secured to the patient's nose?
How should the tube be secured to the patient's nose?
What is the main purpose of passing a nasogastric tube through the nose and into the stomach?
What is the main purpose of passing a nasogastric tube through the nose and into the stomach?
What type of NG tube is equipped with a one-way valve that allows air to enter and prevents reflux of gastric contents?
What type of NG tube is equipped with a one-way valve that allows air to enter and prevents reflux of gastric contents?
Why is it important to assess the patient's history before inserting an NG tube?
Why is it important to assess the patient's history before inserting an NG tube?
What is the purpose of auscultating for bowel sounds or peristalsis during the assessment phase of NG tube insertion?
What is the purpose of auscultating for bowel sounds or peristalsis during the assessment phase of NG tube insertion?
What is the first step in the procedure of inserting a tube?
What is the first step in the procedure of inserting a tube?
Why is it important to verify the medical order for insertion of an NG tube?
Why is it important to verify the medical order for insertion of an NG tube?
What is the purpose of measuring the distance to insert the tube?
What is the purpose of measuring the distance to insert the tube?
What should the healthcare provider do before inserting the NG tube?
What should the healthcare provider do before inserting the NG tube?
Why is the patient asked to flex their head slightly back against the pillow?
Why is the patient asked to flex their head slightly back against the pillow?
What should the patient do when the tube reaches the pharynx?
What should the patient do when the tube reaches the pharynx?
Why is a topical anesthetic used during the procedure?
Why is a topical anesthetic used during the procedure?
What should the caregiver do when the patient swallows during the procedure?
What should the caregiver do when the patient swallows during the procedure?
