Catheters & Bed Pans

Question 1

What are nasogastic tubes?

Answer 1

Inserted through nostril into stomach

Question 2

Sonographer role w/ nasogastric tubes:

Answer 2

1. Tube not pulled
2. Check tube is taped to clothing/cheek
3. Be conscious when moving their position

Question 3

Drainage types of urine bags?

Answer 3

1. Leg bag (small)

2. Large bag

Question 4

Sonographers role with large urinary bag?

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Answer 4

1. Keep below their bladder level
2. Empty if full
3. Position tubing over their leg, never under
4. Allow slack in tubing
5. Be conscious of tubing when changing their position

Question 5

Steps for bedpans w/patient who can lift hips:

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Answer 5

1. Gather supplies
2. Gloves
3. Ask to lift hips
4. Soaker pad
5. Bed pan under (curved edge under butt)
6. Raise head of bed
7. Privacy
8. Lower bed, remove bed pan
9. Cover w/towel and help patient clean up

Question 6

Patient who cannot lift hips?

Answer 6

Same steps but:

Put rail up, roll patient against rail and place soaker/bedpan

Question 7

How to clean up patient

Answer 7

Roll on side

Wipe front to back (TP first, wet wipe after)