Enteral Medications Flashcards
Nasogastric tube goes where
Stomach
Dobhoff tube goes where
Stomach or duodenum
Nasoduodenal tube goes where
Small intestine
Nasojejunal tube goes where
Small intestine
Fast roaring (peg) tube goes where
Stomach
Jejunostomy (J) tube goes where
Small intestine
Peg tube is
Long term
What a tube has been placed how do you confirm placement
X-ray
Always assess placement by
Measurement of tube
How do you check tube length is correct
Compare measurement to previous assessments before EVERY administration
Before administering any medication or feeding assess
Bowel sounds and signs of symptoms of intolerance
Enteral meds must be in
Liquid or powder form
At the bedside you mix each med individually with
15ml of sterile water
Assess pt GI system
- bowel sounds (presentation of abdomen)
- location of tube
G tube bumper is what
Thin gauze
