NG tube questionnaire

 The NEX measurement is used to? 

• a) Estimate the NG tube length before insertion 

• b) Estimate the length of syringe needed for enteral feeding 

• c) Record the NG tube length after insertion 

• d) Measure pH levels 

How much gastric aspirate is required to measure the pH? 

• a) 0.5mL 

• b) 1mL 

• c) 2mL 

• d) 3mL 

Gastric position is indicated by a pH of? 

• a) 7.5 or below 

• b) 6.5 or below 

• c) 6.0 or below 

• d) 5.5 or below 

If it is suspected that the distal tip of the NG tube is not in the stomach the healthcare professional should? 

• a) Administer fluid slowly 

• b) Administer no fluid 

• c) Flush the tube gently with 10-20mL of air 

• d) Request surgical intervention 

What should be recorded following NG tube insertion? 

• a) The nostril used 

• b) NG tube length 

• c) pH recordings 

• d) All of the above