Chapter 86: Gastrointestinal Procedures and Devices

Question 1

The optimal positioning in inserting NGT

Answer 1

The optimal positioning is with the patient seated upright with the neck slightly flexed

Question 2

Premedication given to reduce pain in inserting NG tube that decrease pain

Answer 2

Premedication with IV metoclopramide, in adults, or lingual 24% to 25% sucrose, in infants, may also decrease pain

Question 3

What laboratory exam if derange you will cancel the paracentesis

Answer 3

If the patient has severe coagulopathy (INR >2.5) or thrombocyto- penia (platelets <50,000/μL)

Question 4

Even if the goal is diagnosis, removal of ____ is unlikely to cause complications and may provide significant symptomatic relief

Answer 4

Even if the goal is diagnosis, removal of 1 to 2 L is unlikely to cause complications and may provide significant symptomatic relief