During the Insertion of the Nasogastric (NG) Tube into a Patient's

question 24

Multiple Choice

During the insertion of the nasogastric (NG) tube into a patient's left nares, the nurse meets strong resistance.What action by the nurse would have minimized the chance that this problem would occur?

• A) Use a small-diameter tube.
• B) Apply lubricant to the NG tube.
• C) Instruct the patient to bear down.
• D) Assess the patency of both nostrils.

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Definitions:

Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the standard quantity expected, multiplied by the standard cost per unit of material.

Standard Material

The predetermined quantity and cost of materials expected to be used in producing a unit of product, used as a benchmark for cost control.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials and the expected (standard) cost of materials used in production.

Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the expected quantity, which can affect costs.