Naso-orogastric Tube - QUIZ

Question 1

Which of the following is a contraindication of Nasogastric tube placement?

a) Intracranial tumor
b) Intracranial hemorrhage
c) Recent Radiation treatment above the shoulders
d) Facial trauma

Answer 1

d) Facial trauma

Question 2

Which of the following are indications for NG/OG tube insertion?

a) Decompression of GI tract
b) Administration of medication
c) All of the options
d) Prevention of aspiration

Answer 2

c) All of the options

Question 3

Which of the following is a contraindication to Orogastric tube placement?

a) Polypharm ingestion
b) High facial fracture
c) Tracheal strictures
d) Esophageal varices

Answer 3

d) Esophageal varices

Question 4

Which of the follow are ways to confirm NG/OG tube placement?

a) All of the options
b) CXR
c) Aspiration of contents
d) Auscultation

Answer 4

a) All of the options