NUR 1172 GI Intubation and
Special Nutrition Modalities
EXAM LATEST QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
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GI Intubation - correct answer Insertion of a flexible tube into the stomach, beyond the pylorus
into the duodenum or jejunum. Inserted by: orally, nasally, and thru the abdominal wall.
Purpose of the GI Intubation - correct answer Decompression of stomach by removing gas and
fluid, lavage stomach by remove ingested toxins. Diagnosis of GI motility disorders, administer
meds and feedings, treat obstructions, and aspirate gastric contents for analysis.
Different Tube Types - correct answer Orogastric tubes and NG tubes are used for nasoenteric
feeding tubes (dobhoff or enteraflo) and gastrostomy and jejunostomy.
Nursing Management of NG Tube Placement - correct answer Explain the purpose of the tube
the procedure for insertion. Insertion of NG tube length by nose to earlobe to xiphoid process,
and 6-10cm beyond that length. Describe the sensations to be expected during tube insertion.
Nursing Management is to Confirm NG Placement - correct answer X-Ray, Measure of External
Tube Length, and Visual assessment of Aspirate.
Gastric - correct answer Cloudy and green, tan or off-white, brown, coffee grounds. Pleural fluid
such as pale, yellow, clear or serous. Tracheal is tan or off-white. Air auscultation is unreliable
and is no longer recommended.
Special Nutrition Modalities
EXAM LATEST QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
100% GUARANTEED PASS
GI Intubation - correct answer Insertion of a flexible tube into the stomach, beyond the pylorus
into the duodenum or jejunum. Inserted by: orally, nasally, and thru the abdominal wall.
Purpose of the GI Intubation - correct answer Decompression of stomach by removing gas and
fluid, lavage stomach by remove ingested toxins. Diagnosis of GI motility disorders, administer
meds and feedings, treat obstructions, and aspirate gastric contents for analysis.
Different Tube Types - correct answer Orogastric tubes and NG tubes are used for nasoenteric
feeding tubes (dobhoff or enteraflo) and gastrostomy and jejunostomy.
Nursing Management of NG Tube Placement - correct answer Explain the purpose of the tube
the procedure for insertion. Insertion of NG tube length by nose to earlobe to xiphoid process,
and 6-10cm beyond that length. Describe the sensations to be expected during tube insertion.
Nursing Management is to Confirm NG Placement - correct answer X-Ray, Measure of External
Tube Length, and Visual assessment of Aspirate.
Gastric - correct answer Cloudy and green, tan or off-white, brown, coffee grounds. Pleural fluid
such as pale, yellow, clear or serous. Tracheal is tan or off-white. Air auscultation is unreliable
and is no longer recommended.
