Ins and outs of tube care for Nurses

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What is the most important consideration for any patient with any type of tube/drain placed?
Minimal handling
Asepsis/hygiene
Regular toilet walks
Owner visits
 
A urinary tract infection is both a contraindication and a potential complication of placing a urinary catheter
True
False
 
Which of the following is not a type of feeding tube?
PEG
O
NG
NEG
 
Gloves are only required when placing a chest drain, not during chest drain care
True
False
 
For a blocked O tube, which liquid would be most appropriate to try unblocking it with?
Milk
Lemonade
Orange juice
Chlorhex
 
What would be a possible complication of placing a feeding tube?
Patient interference
Infection
Tube blocking
All of the above
 
When monitoring UOP what is considered normal?
10ml/kg.day
10ml/kg/hr
1-2ml/kg/hr
1-2ml/kg/day
 
Which feeding tube would be most appropriate for a critically ill dog that is not stable enough for a general anaesthetic?
O tube
PEG tube
No feeding tube is appropriate
NG tube
 
How often should a chest drain be aspirated?
a) Every 2 hours
b) As charted on patient record by veterinarian
c) Whenever you are concerned about the patient’s resp rate and effort
d) b) and c)
 
How often should a feeding tube be unwrapped and checked?
Once a week
Once every 24 hours
Every 4-6 hours
Never