1. While discussing an emergency plan for unexpected outcomes with the child’s family, what signs of aspiration should the nurse include? Go to
Question 2
A. Poor weight gain
B. Erythema at the enteral tube site
C. Diarrhea and abdominal pain
D. Cough and respiratory distress
2. What feeding position should the nurse teach the family is best to promote gastric emptying in a child? Go to
Question 3
A. On the left side
B. On the back
C. Sitting up
D. In the Trendelenburg position
3. A family member is checking the placement of a nasally placed feeding tube. Which placement is consistent with a 3 pH of the aspirated content? Go to
Question 4
A. In the stomach
B. In the esophagus
C. In the lung
D. In the small bowel
4. A child is receiving continuous feedings at 20 ml/hr at home. A family member tells the nurse, “Putting two 8-ounce cans of formula in the bag lasts all day.” On which topic does the family member need more education? Go to
Question 5
A. Medical aseptic technique
B. Microorganism proliferation
C. Closed feeding systems
D. Feeding bag cleaning
5. A 4-year-old child has a nasally placed feeding tube. What should the nurse advise the family regarding prevention of skin damage? Back to Top
A. Pad the tube with gauze.
B. Inspect the skin daily and use the recommended tube-securing supplies.
C. Apply antibiotic ointment to the skin.
D. Apply skin barrier ointment beneath the tube.