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Worksheetsgastric lavage
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 4mins
What is the purpose of gastric lavage ?
To empty the stomach before surgery
To remove the liquid or toxic in the stomach
Use to remove fluids and gas
Relieving constipation and fecal impactions
Which one is the right indication for gastric lavage?
cleaning the contents of the stomach
To relieve pain, nausea and vomiting
Relieving the constipation
Treating the hemorrhoids
What is the potential complication for gastric lavage ?
Nasal trauma
Skin irritation
Electrolyte imbalance
Stoma blockage
Risk of gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation
Patient conditions
Potential complication
Indication
Contraindications
Medical procedure where tube is inserted into the stomach to remove it's contents. It also known as (a) .
Laryngospasm one of the complication of gastric lavage
True
False
What should the health care do if the patient develop complications during the procedure?
Continue the procedure without delay
Monitor vital signs and oxygen saturation
Tell the patient to be strong
Manage the airway
What position should be the patient be in during gastric lavage?
Placing the patient supine
Left lateral decubitus position with the head lowered
Right lateral decubitus position with the head lowered
Name this equipment use for gastric lavage procedure
(a)
What is the primary purpose of placing a patient in the left lateral decubitus position during gastric lavage?
To reduce the risk of aspiration
To increase gastric emptying
To promote toxin absorption
To improve patient comfort
