Tube Insertion and Positioning Techniques

The video tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on inserting a tube into the nasopharynx, including instructions for the patient to sip water and swallow. It explains how to confirm the tube's position by aspirating with a syringe and checking the pH of the contents. Alternative methods, such as listening for sounds over the epigastrium, are mentioned but noted as unreliable. If there is any doubt about the tube's position, a chest x-ray is recommended for confirmation.

What should you do when you feel resistance while inserting the tube?

• Pull the tube out immediately

• Twist the tube 180 degrees

• Stop and consult a doctor

• Push harder to overcome resistance

How can you confirm the tube's position using a syringe?

• By checking the pH of the aspirated contents

• By measuring the length of the tube

• By asking the patient to cough

• By using a stethoscope

What color change should occur on the litmus strip if the tube is correctly positioned?

• Red to blue

• Blue to red

• Green to yellow

• Yellow to green

Why is listening for a bubbling sound over the epigastrium falling out of favor?

• It is uncomfortable for the patient

• It requires special equipment

• It is not very reliable

• It is too time-consuming

What should be done if there is doubt about the tube's position?

• Remove the tube and start over

• Use a chest x-ray for confirmation

• Wait and observe for symptoms

• Ask the patient to confirm