Qualified Medication Aides (QMA) Practice Exam

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What is the major purpose of a G-tube?

Provide hydration
Administer long-term medications
Deliver nutrition directly to the stomach
Facilitate inhalation therapy

The correct answer is: Deliver nutrition directly to the stomach

The major purpose of a G-tube, or gastric tube, is to deliver nutrition directly to the stomach. This method is essential for individuals who have difficulty swallowing, require long-term nutritional support, or have conditions affecting their ability to eat by mouth. The G-tube allows for a safe and effective way to ensure that patients receive the necessary nutrients, including proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals, required for their overall health and recovery. Providing hydration is indeed a key aspect of patient care but is often a secondary function of a G-tube, where fluids may be delivered alongside nutritional formulas. The administration of long-term medications can also be done through a G-tube, but this is not its primary purpose; rather, it is a method of medication delivery when oral intake is not feasible. Facilitating inhalation therapy relates to respiratory treatments and does not involve a G-tube, as the G-tube is specifically designed for access to the gastrointestinal tract.