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Insertion of Nasogastric Tube Questions and
Answers (100% Correct Answers)
1. Assess:
Ans: a. medical history for nasal problems or risk for
aspiration.
b. condition of client's nasal and oral cavities.
c. patency of nares.
d. for gag reflex.
e. for history of nasal surgery and note if
deviated nasal septum is present.
f. for bowel sounds.
g. abdomen for distention, pain, and rigidity.
h. level of consciousness and ability to follow
instructions.
i. Client's prior knowledge of procedure
2
Ans: Check medical record for prescriber's order, type of
nasogastric (NG) tube to be placed, and whether tube
is to be attached to suction or drainage bag, or to be clamped
3
Ans: Gather and prepare equipment (NG tube, 60ml
catheter tip syringe, tape, disposable gloves, lubricant,
stethoscope, towel, cup of water with straw, tissues,
penlight, tongue blade). Raise bed to an appropriate
Insertion of Nasogastric Tube Questions and
Answers (100% Correct Answers)
1. Assess:
Ans: a. medical history for nasal problems or risk for
aspiration.
b. condition of client's nasal and oral cavities.
c. patency of nares.
d. for gag reflex.
e. for history of nasal surgery and note if
deviated nasal septum is present.
f. for bowel sounds.
g. abdomen for distention, pain, and rigidity.
h. level of consciousness and ability to follow
instructions.
i. Client's prior knowledge of procedure
2
Ans: Check medical record for prescriber's order, type of
nasogastric (NG) tube to be placed, and whether tube
is to be attached to suction or drainage bag, or to be clamped
3
Ans: Gather and prepare equipment (NG tube, 60ml
catheter tip syringe, tape, disposable gloves, lubricant,
stethoscope, towel, cup of water with straw, tissues,
penlight, tongue blade). Raise bed to an appropriate
