| Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/13/86 | |||
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| NCE172 19886-19966 | L+L | 1 Credit(s) | 1 Period(s) |
| LPN - Gastric Intubation | |||
| Development of clinical skills of gastric intubation. Emphasis on review of anatomy and physiology of adult and child upper gastrointestinal system, purpose of intubation, types of tubes, and procedure. Prerequisites: Current practical nurse license in Arizona; equivalent of one (1) year's work experience/practice within last five (5) years; referral and/or recommendation by current employer (health care agency/facility) and current liability insurance. | |||
| MCCCD Official Course Competencies: | |
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| NCE172 19886-19966 | LPN - Gastric Intubation |
| 1. | Assess the patient's nostrils for obstructions and/or deformities and report abnormal findings to the registered nurse and/or physician. (I) |
| 2. | Instruct the patient in preparation of a naso-gastric tube insertion. (II) |
| 3. | Describe the basic procedural components and applications for the insertion of a naso-gastric tube. (III, IV) |
| 4. | Implement the nursing process when inserting a naso-gastric tube. (IV) |
| MCCCD Official Course Outline: | |
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| NCE172 19886-19966 | LPN - Gastric Intubation |
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