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AACN Exam CCRN-Adult Topic 1 Question 7 Discussion

Actual exam question for AACN's CCRN-Adult exam

Question #: 7
Topic #: 1

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A nurse is caring for a patient who had a gastric bypass procedure 2 days ago. A physician has ordered a gastric tube to be placed due to increased abdominal distention. The nurse realizes that this procedure will most likely need to be done

Aunder fluoroscopy.

Bby two nurses.

Cusing ultrasound.

Dwith a guide wire.

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Suggested Answer: D

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Felicidad

2 months ago

The answer is definitely D. Using a guide wire is the standard technique for this type of procedure. Gotta love those multiple-choice exams!

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Lourdes

2 months ago

I heard they're also considering sending in a pit crew to change the patient's tires while they're at it. Option B is clearly the pit stop solution.

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Delmy

2 months ago

Two nurses? Really? This isn't brain surgery, it's a gastric tube. Option B seems a bit excessive.

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Dorethea

25 days ago

A: Definitely, it's a common procedure for placing gastric tubes.

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Paulina

27 days ago

B: Yeah, that makes sense. It helps guide the tube into the right place.

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Nana

28 days ago

A: It's probably done under fluoroscopy.

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Laurene

3 months ago

Under fluoroscopy? That's overkill for a routine procedure like this. I'd go with option C - ultrasound is the way to go.

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Isabelle

1 months ago

Two nurses might be needed for safety reasons when placing the gastric tube.

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Ria

1 months ago

I've seen gastric tubes placed under fluoroscopy before, it's not uncommon.

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Francoise

1 months ago

I think using a guide wire might be helpful in this situation.

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Arlie

2 months ago

I agree, ultrasound is a less invasive option.

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Marget

3 months ago

Hmm, the gastric tube placement seems tricky. I think option D with a guide wire is the way to go. Sounds like the safest approach.

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Judy

2 months ago

I think so too, it's important to ensure the procedure is done safely and effectively.

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Lai

2 months ago

I agree, using a guide wire would definitely help with accuracy.

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Reyes

3 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it's important to have accurate placement of the gastric tube.

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Arlette

4 months ago

I agree with Quentin, because it allows for real-time visualization.

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Quentin

4 months ago

I think the answer is A) under fluoroscopy.

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