CRNE Exam Prep

Category - Professionalism

A nurse should use which of the following protective measures when inserting a nasogastric tube?
  1. Double gloves, goggles, and mask
  2. Gloves, goggles, gown, and mask
  3. Sterile gloves, goggles, gown, and mask
  4. Sterile gloves, gown, and mask
Explanation
Answer: B - Gloves, goggles, gown, and a mask are worn if the nurse is at risk for exposure to contaminated secretions generated by splash or sprays. Sterile technique is not necessary during nasogastric insertion.
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