RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 2214 of 2368

The nurse is reconnecting a client's feeding tube to the feeding set. Which action helps prevent a tubing misconnection?

  1. Adapt the connector so it fits the tubing
  2. Trace the line back to its origin and ensure it is secure
  3. Rely only on the color of the tubing
  4. Connect the tubing in dim light to avoid waking the client
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Correct answer: Trace the line back to its origin and ensure it is secure

Tracing lines to their origin prevents feedings from being infused into an IV line. Connectors should never be modified, and lighting should be adequate.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Enteral Tube Management: Tube Feeding. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026