NG Tube

Question 1

What position should the client be in during NG tube placement

Answer 1

Hi Fowlers will head tilt foward

Question 2

The NG tube goes from?

Answer 2

Nose to stomach

Question 3

What is a Salem sump?

Answer 3

Double lumen of NG tube needs to decompress the stomach

Question 4

What are the measure a point for determining insertion?

Answer 4

Nose to ear to xiphoid processes

Question 5

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

Answer 5

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

Question 6

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

Answer 6

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

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Yes for at least 30 minutes

Question 8

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

Answer 8

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