Question 1

Enemas that are used with pharmacological therapeutic agents such as polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate)or antibiotics such as neomycin are known as ___________.

Accepted Answer

medicated enemas
Medicated enemas contai...

Question 2

Infrequent bowel movements (less than every three days),difficulty in evacuating feces,inability to defecate,and hard feces are signs of ________________.

Accepted Answer

constipation
Constipation is a symptom,n...

Question 3

The patient has increased his fluid and dietary fiber intake,and has started a supervised exercise program.However,he is still having problems with constipation.Which of the following would be an effective intervention? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   Metamucil
B)   Milk of Magnesia
C)   Dulcolax
D)   Mineral oil

Question 4

The Levin tube and the Salem sump tube are the tubes used most commonly for stomach decompression.Which of the following statements about these tubes is true? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   Levin tubes have a blue port that functions as an air vent
B)   Insertion of these tubes is done as a sterile procedure
C)   The blue air vent should not be used for irrigation
D)   The Salem sump tube has a blue port that functions as an air vent

Question 5

An enema designed to promote complete evacuation of feces from the colon by stimulating peristalsis is known as a _____________.

Accepted Answer

cleansing enema
Cleansing enem...

Question 6

The nurse is preparing to administer an enema to an adult patient who has normal sphincter control.For administration of the enema,the patient is placed in which position?

Accepted Answer

A)   Right side-lying position
B)   Dorsal recumbent position
C)   Sims' position
D)   Prone position

Question 7

Stool softeners often are prescribed for which of the following patients? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   Patients who have had gynecological surgery
B)   Patients with a history of cardiovascular disease
C)   Patients with glaucoma
D)   Patients who have had rectal surgery
E)    None of above

Question 8

The nurse has been directed to provide an enema for an elderly female patient who has very poor rectal sphincter control.Which position is the most appropriate position for this patient?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sims' position
B)   Dorsal recumbent position on the bedpan
C)   Sitting on the toilet
D)   Right lateral position

Question 9

An appropriate technique for the nurse to implement during NG tube insertion is to:

Accepted Answer

A)   Rotate the tube if resistance is felt
B)   Advance the tube in between swallows
C)   Start with the patient's head flexed
D)   Check the tube placement by instilling air and auscultating over the stomach

Question 10

An ___________________ is a pliable tube inserted through the patient's nasopharynx into the stomach.The tube has a hollow lumen that allows the removal of gastric secretions and the introduction of solutions into the stomach.

Accepted Answer

NG tube
An NG tube is a pliable tube ins...

Question 11

The patient having a nasogastric (NG) tube inserted is disoriented.What action should the nurse take?

Accepted Answer

A)   Halt the procedure
B)   Request assistance with insertion
C)   Administer a hypnotic medication
D)   Continue the procedure as with any other patient

Question 12

How far should the nurse insert the tube or nozzle of a prepared enema into an adult patient?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 to 1½ inches
B)   2 to 3 inches
C)   3 to 4 inches
D)   4 to 5 inches

Question 13

Which of the following is an appropriate procedure for the nurse to implement while administering an enema?

Accepted Answer

A)   Keeping the solution at room temperature
B)   Positioning the patient on the right side
C)   Raising the enema bag to 12 inches above the patient
D)   Instructing the patient to release the enema solution as soon as possible

Question 14

Interventions for the control of constipation include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   Lifestyle changes
B)   Elimination of laxative use
C)   Decreased dietary fiber
D)   Increased fluids

Question 15

The inability to pass a hard collection of stool is known as ______________.

Accepted Answer

fecal impaction
Fecal impactio...

Exam 34: Bowel Elimination

The patient has increased his fluid and dietary fiber intake,and has started a supervised exercise program.However,he is still having problems with constipation.Which of the following would be an effective intervention? (Select all that apply.)

Correct Answer
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An ___________________ is a pliable tube inserted through the patient's nasopharynx into the stomach.The tube has a hollow lumen that allows the removal of gastric secretions and the introduction of solutions into the stomach.

Correct Answer
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NG tube
An NG tube is a pliable tube ins...
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Infrequent bowel movements (less than every three days),difficulty in evacuating feces,inability to defecate,and hard feces are signs of ________________.

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constipation
Constipation is a symptom,n...
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Enemas that are used with pharmacological therapeutic agents such as polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate)or antibiotics such as neomycin are known as ___________.

Correct Answer
verified
medicated enemas
Medicated enemas contai...
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How far should the nurse insert the tube or nozzle of a prepared enema into an adult patient?

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The nurse is preparing to administer an enema to an adult patient who has normal sphincter control.For administration of the enema,the patient is placed in which position?

Correct Answer
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Stool softeners often are prescribed for which of the following patients? (Select all that apply.)

Correct Answer
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Interventions for the control of constipation include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Correct Answer
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An appropriate technique for the nurse to implement during NG tube insertion is to:

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An enema designed to promote complete evacuation of feces from the colon by stimulating peristalsis is known as a _____________.

Correct Answer
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cleansing enema
Cleansing enem...
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The nurse has been directed to provide an enema for an elderly female patient who has very poor rectal sphincter control.Which position is the most appropriate position for this patient?

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Which of the following is an appropriate procedure for the nurse to implement while administering an enema?

Correct Answer
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The Levin tube and the Salem sump tube are the tubes used most commonly for stomach decompression.Which of the following statements about these tubes is true? (Select all that apply.)

Correct Answer
verified

The patient having a nasogastric (NG) tube inserted is disoriented.What action should the nurse take?

Correct Answer
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The inability to pass a hard collection of stool is known as ______________.

Correct Answer
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fecal impaction
Fecal impactio...
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Exam 34: Bowel Elimination

The patient has increased his fluid and dietary fiber intake,and has started a supervised exercise program.However,he is still having problems with constipation.Which of the following would be an effective intervention? (Select all that apply.)

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An ___________________ is a pliable tube inserted through the patient's nasopharynx into the stomach.The tube has a hollow lumen that allows the removal of gastric secretions and the introduction of solutions into the stomach.

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Infrequent bowel movements (less than every three days),difficulty in evacuating feces,inability to defecate,and hard feces are signs of ________________.

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Enemas that are used with pharmacological therapeutic agents such as polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate)or antibiotics such as neomycin are known as ___________.

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How far should the nurse insert the tube or nozzle of a prepared enema into an adult patient?

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The nurse is preparing to administer an enema to an adult patient who has normal sphincter control.For administration of the enema,the patient is placed in which position?

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Stool softeners often are prescribed for which of the following patients? (Select all that apply.)

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Interventions for the control of constipation include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

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An appropriate technique for the nurse to implement during NG tube insertion is to:

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An enema designed to promote complete evacuation of feces from the colon by stimulating peristalsis is known as a _____________.

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The nurse has been directed to provide an enema for an elderly female patient who has very poor rectal sphincter control.Which position is the most appropriate position for this patient?

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Which of the following is an appropriate procedure for the nurse to implement while administering an enema?

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The Levin tube and the Salem sump tube are the tubes used most commonly for stomach decompression.Which of the following statements about these tubes is true? (Select all that apply.)

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The patient having a nasogastric (NG) tube inserted is disoriented.What action should the nurse take?

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The inability to pass a hard collection of stool is known as ______________.

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