RNSG 1413 Foundations of Nursing Exam 3 Q&A Tarrant County College

Tarrant County College RNSG 1413 Foundations of Nursing Exam 3 Q&A 1. Discuss the various methods that can be used to check for placement of a nasogastric tube. Perry &Potter, 2017, pg. 1176 • inspect posterior pharynx for presence of coiled tube • Attach Asepto or catheter-tipped syringe to end of tube and aspirate gently back on syringe to obtain gastric contents, observing color • Measure pH of aspirate with color coded pH paper with range of whole numbers from 1.0 to 11 or greater. • Have ordered X-ray film examination performed of chest/abdomen • If tube is not in stomach advance another 2.5-5 cm 2. Discuss how age affects the symptoms associated with a urinary tract infection in an older patient. Perry &Potter, 2017, p. 1103 • Older adults may experience a change in mental status called delirium 3. List common pathogens associated with Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI) as a result of urinary catheterizations. Perry &Potter, 2017, pg. 1103 • Escherichia coli 4. List appropriate interventions that a nurse can implement for a patient who is experiencing oliguria (low urine output), through the various stages of the nursing process. Perry & Potter, 2017, pp. 1110 – 1119 • Perform a focused assessment during the assessment stage of the nursing process