CAMRT Radiography Practice Exam

What is the final location for a Nasogastric (NG) tube?

1. First part of the duodenum

2. Stomach

3. Small intestine

4. Colon

The correct answer is: Stomach

The final location for a Nasogastric (NG) tube is in the stomach. An NG tube is a flexible tube inserted through the nose, passing down the esophagus, and into the stomach. Its primary purposes include the administration of medications and nutrition, as well as drainage of stomach contents. While an NG tube can sometimes extend into the small intestine if advanced further beyond the stomach, its intended and most common placement is within the stomach itself. Thus, in standard clinical practice, the outcome aimed for with NG tube placement is to position it within the gastric cavity for effective use. The option regarding the duodenum would indicate a placement further along the digestive tract, which is not typical for a conventional NG tube. Similarly, reaching the small intestine or the colon represents a more advanced positioning that is not its primary use. Hence, the stomach is the correct answer as it matches the established protocol for NG tube placement.