WorksheetsNasogastric Tube
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Nasogastric tube is a tube that is passed through the
(a)
Introducing fluids and medication into the respiratory tract via the nasogastric tube is the routine
True
False
How many deaths occurred in 2005-2011 due to NGT according to the NPSA?
21
18
9
0
Why would you use an NG tube?
For feeding and drinking
For feeding and administering medication
For vomiting
Because the doctor told you to
When is it not suitable to use NG tube?
if the patient has an obstruction
if the patient refused
if the patient is on PPI
When should you put a routine NG tube?
middle of the night
anytime when they have time
between 9am-pm
What position should a patient be ideally when administering medication or feed?
Laid flat
On their side
Sat bolt right up at 90 degree only
At least 30 degree
What could you do if you cannot get an aspirate?
If the patient is not distressed with their breathing, don’t worry, proceed
Give mouthcare, and then leave half an hour to an hour, then recheck
Ask the doctor what to do
Just hope it is in the right place and proceed
How would you know whether the tablets can be crushed or dissolved?
check N.E.W.T
ask the doctors
just wing it
ask the patient
Would you feel confident at inserting a NG tube?
Possibly
No
Maybe tomorrow
