1. 1.ID: 18668360867
A nurse is preparing to administer medication through a feeding tube. Which of the following
supplies should the nurse include, besides the medication, to perform this procedure?
(Select all that apply.)
A. MAR. Correct
B. Sterile gloves.
C. Gastric test strip. Correct
D. Water. Correct
E. Appropriately sized medication syringe. Correct
F. Graduated container and straw. Correct
Equipment needed for administering medication through a feeding tube includes the
following: Medication administration record (MAR) (electronic or printed), appropriate
medication syringe or 60-mL Asepto syringe for large-bore tubes only, enteral-only connector
(ENFit) designed to fit the specific enteral tube (TJC, 2014), gastric pH test strip (scale of 1
to 11), graduated container, medication to be administered, pill crusher if medication in tablet
form, water or sterile water for immunocompromised patients, tongue blade or straw to stir
dissolved medication, clean gloves, stethoscope, and pulse oximeter (for evaluation).
Awarded 5.0 points out of 5.0 possible points.
2. 2.ID: 18668360871
A family caregiver is observing a nurse preparing to administer medications through her
father’s feeding tube. The caregiver asks, “What is the purpose of the pH paper?” Which of
the following is the best response?
A. “It is used to determine if the pH is low enough for medications to dissolve.”
B. “It is used to verify correct placement of the feeding tube in the
stomach.” Correct
The purpose of pH paper is to determine correct placement of the feeding tube.
Gastric contents are aspirated and placed on a pH test strip. A gastric pH less
than 5 is good indicator the tube is in the stomach.
C. “The pH paper will help us know whether your father is getting enough
water.”
D. “I will test gastric aspirate before and after medication administration to note
any change."
Awarded 1.0 points out of 1.0 possible points.
3. 3.ID: 18668360869
The nurse is giving report to another nurse regarding a patient who receives medications
through a feeding tube. The nurse states that in order to prevent clogging of the tube,
preventive measures need to be continued. The nurse knows this would include which of the
following?
A nurse is preparing to administer medication through a feeding tube. Which of the following
supplies should the nurse include, besides the medication, to perform this procedure?
(Select all that apply.)
A. MAR. Correct
B. Sterile gloves.
C. Gastric test strip. Correct
D. Water. Correct
E. Appropriately sized medication syringe. Correct
F. Graduated container and straw. Correct
Equipment needed for administering medication through a feeding tube includes the
following: Medication administration record (MAR) (electronic or printed), appropriate
medication syringe or 60-mL Asepto syringe for large-bore tubes only, enteral-only connector
(ENFit) designed to fit the specific enteral tube (TJC, 2014), gastric pH test strip (scale of 1
to 11), graduated container, medication to be administered, pill crusher if medication in tablet
form, water or sterile water for immunocompromised patients, tongue blade or straw to stir
dissolved medication, clean gloves, stethoscope, and pulse oximeter (for evaluation).
Awarded 5.0 points out of 5.0 possible points.
2. 2.ID: 18668360871
A family caregiver is observing a nurse preparing to administer medications through her
father’s feeding tube. The caregiver asks, “What is the purpose of the pH paper?” Which of
the following is the best response?
A. “It is used to determine if the pH is low enough for medications to dissolve.”
B. “It is used to verify correct placement of the feeding tube in the
stomach.” Correct
The purpose of pH paper is to determine correct placement of the feeding tube.
Gastric contents are aspirated and placed on a pH test strip. A gastric pH less
than 5 is good indicator the tube is in the stomach.
C. “The pH paper will help us know whether your father is getting enough
water.”
D. “I will test gastric aspirate before and after medication administration to note
any change."
Awarded 1.0 points out of 1.0 possible points.
3. 3.ID: 18668360869
The nurse is giving report to another nurse regarding a patient who receives medications
through a feeding tube. The nurse states that in order to prevent clogging of the tube,
preventive measures need to be continued. The nurse knows this would include which of the
following?
