Lecture Exam 1 Pt2
Lecture Exam review for nurs 151
- 1.Where does the final formation of feces occur?
- A.
The small intestine
- B.
The Rectum
- C.
The Colon
- D.
The large intestine
- 2.If it stays there longer it will become more
- A.
Liquid
- B.
Solid
- 3.Defecation is under voluntary or involuntary control
- A.
Voluntary
- B.
Involuntary
- C.
Both
- D.
- 4.P: ConstipationE: ?
- A.
Decreased activity, low fiber diet, decreased fluid intake, opiate use
- B.
Increased activity, high fiber diet, increased fluid intake
- 5.P: ConstipationS:?
- A.
Watery loose stool
- B.
Dry hard stools
- 6.P:?E: stress, long-term use of antibiotics, bacterial infection in the intestinal tractS:c/o abdominal cramps with frequent watery stools, hyperactive bowel sounds
- A.
Constipation
- B.
Diarrhea
- 7.Which is a sign/symptom of a paralytic ileus?
- A.
No bowel sounds upon auscultation
- B.
Hyperactive bowel sounds upon auscultation
- C.
Loose stools
- D.
Frequent bowel movements
- 8.Dilated veins in the rectum or at the anus are called
- A.
Polyps
- B.
Hemorrhoids
- 9.Are they internal or external
- A.
Internal
- B.
External
- C.
Both
- 10.What causes them?
- A.
Increased pressure to the area
- B.
Decreased pressure to the area
- 11.What is an extension of constipation. The stool has become too large to pass. The lower sigmoid and or rectum dilate as the collection of fecal matter gets bigger.
- A.
Intestinal distention
- B.
Fecal impactation
- 12.Which question would take priority when collecting a bowel eliminatin history for a new pt with a Dx of possible bowel obstruction?
- A.
When was the last time you moved your bowels?
- B.
What color are you usual BMs?
- C.
How often do you have a BM?
- 13.What is the primary determinant of Diarrhea?
- A.
Consistency
- B.
Frequency
- 14.Which factor could influence the occurrence of diarrhea and constipation?
- A.
Increased metabolic rate
- B.
Side effects from medications
- C.
Inability to perceive bowel cues
- D.
Decreased metabolic rate
- 15.Which additional Nursing Dx would be of most concern for a pt with the Nursing Dx Diarrhea?
- A.
Functional incontinence
- B.
Risk for deficient fluid volume
- C.
Risk for impaired skin integrity
- 16.A nursing concern most commonly associated with prolonged diarrhea is
- A.
Pts decrease in self-care
- B.
Pts disturbed body-image
- C.
Pts risk for impaired skin condition
- 17.Which is the most appropriate outcome for a hospitalized pt with the Nursing Dx diarrhea? The pt will
- A.
Have formed stools
- B.
Take immodium after every BM
- C.
Drink a large amount of water daily
- 18.What are some physiologic causes for Bowel Incontinence
- A.
Paralysis
- B.
Poor sphincter control
- C.
All the above
- 19.Which person would be at the highest risk for bowel incontinence? A person who is
- A.
Ninety years old
- B.
Receiving multiple antibiotics
- C.
Disoriented to time, place and person
- 20.What would be the expected color of stool for a pt admitted with a Dx of UGI bleed?
- A.
Red
- B.
Black
- C.
Brown
- D.
Green
- 21.What symptoms sign would indicate that the pt is experiencing LGI bleeding
- A.
Tarry colored stool
- B.
Green muccoid stool
- C.
Bright red tinged stool
- D.
Brown
- 22.Which is detected in a guaiac test of stool
- A.
Bile
- B.
Bacteria
- C.
Occult blood
- D.
Virus
Questions: 8 | Attempts: 6770 | Last updated: Jul 28, 2015
-
Sample QuestionWhich of the following pieces of writing would be considered primary literature?
Questions: 51 | Attempts: 1933 | Last updated: Oct 13, 2014
-
Sample QuestionAccording to your textbook, in the five-component framework of an information system, which is the most important?
Questions: 29 | Attempts: 1738 | Last updated: Jan 22, 2013
-
Sample QuestionWhat did Randy Pausche die of?
Back to top