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1
Q

What position should the client be in during NG tube placement

A

Hi Fowlers will head tilt foward

2
Q

The NG tube goes from?

A

Nose to stomach

3
Q

What is a Salem sump?

A

Double lumen of NG tube needs to decompress the stomach

4
Q

What are the measure a point for determining insertion?

A

Nose to ear to xiphoid processes

5
Q

If the client starts to gag during placement should you continue the procedure?

A

Yes wait until patient stop gagging/coughing they continue to advance. Offer water to help the tube go down.

6
Q

What should be done before using NG TUBE for the first time

A

X-ray, aspirate for gastric content (PH should be >4)

7
Q

If the NG tube is to suction, sure you turn off the section when medications are given PO ?

A

Yes for at least 30 minutes

8
Q

If a patient vomits doing the procedure should you keep going with the NG tube?

A

Yes wait for a few minutes then proceed. Let the patient know that they will feel better once the NG tube his place

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