For the Patient with Delayed Gastric Emptying, Nausea and Vomiting

question 13

Multiple Choice

For the patient with delayed gastric emptying, nausea and vomiting, or other indications of risk of aspiration, the tube should be placed through the

• A)mouth into the stomach.
• B)nose into the stomach.
• C)mouth into the duodenum or jejunum.
• D)nose into the duodenum or jejunum.

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Definitions:

Hydromechanical Transmission

A type of transmission that combines hydraulic and mechanical systems to transfer power from the engine to the wheels of a vehicle.

Oil Pump

A component in an engine that circulates oil under pressure to the rotating bearings, sliding pistons, and camshaft of the engine to lubricate the parts.

Torque Converter

A fluid coupling used to transfer rotating power from an engine to the transmission in vehicles.

Planetary Gearset

A complex system of gears that includes a central sun gear, multiple planet gears, and an outer ring gear, used in many automatic transmissions.