1. To prevent a common complication of continuous enteral tube feedings, a nurse should
The answer
limit the time the formula hangs to 4 hours
2. When teaching a pt who is about to receive an intermittent nasoga
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1. To prevent a common complication of continuous enteral tube feedings, a nurse should
The answer
limit the time the formula hangs to 4 hours
2. When teaching a pt who is about to receive an intermittent nasogastric feeding, what should the nurse instruct the pt to report immediately?
The answer
persistent coughing
3. The most reliable method for verifying initial placeent of a small-bore feeing tube is by
The answer
obtaining an abdominal x-ray
4. Which of the following formulas is approp to administer to a pt who has a dysfunctional gastrointestinal tract
The answer
Elemental
5. To prevent aspiration during the administration of an enteral tube feeding, a nurse should
The answer
place the pt in Fowler's position
Nasogastric tube feeding are an appropriate choice for a patient who
The answer
is post op following laryngectomy
6. To determine how much of the length of the nasocenteric tube to insert, a nurse should measure the distance from the tip of the patients nose to the earlobe and from the earlobe to the
The answer
xiphoid process plus 20 to 30 cm more
7. A nurse inserting a nasogastric tube asks the patient to flex her head toward her chest after the tube passes through the nasopharynx. This action facilitates proper insertion of the tube by
The answer
closing off the glottis
8. An older adult in a long term care facility is receiving intermittent enteral feeding in his room. His affect is flat and the nurse suspects that he is feeling isolated. Which intervention is appropriate for this patient.
The answer
Encourage him to go to the dining room at meal times to talk with other patients
9. A patient with a gastric ileum postop requires nutritional support for approx. 2 weeks. Which of the following types of feeding is appropriate for the patient?
The answer
Nasointestinal tube
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