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NRSG 1500 Final (EAQ Remediation Questions) WithComplete Solutions
A 92 year old male lives in extended care facility. After
suffering a stroke last year, he has been immobile with right
sided weakness. For the third day in a row, the nursing assistant
states that he has not had a bowel movement although today he
has been having liquid diarrhea. The nurses priority action is to:
a. Call the provider to obtain an order for an enema
b. Assess the patient for an impaction
c. Assess the patient for an ileus
d. Increase the fiber and fluids in the patient's diet Correct
Answers B. Assess the patient for an impaction
A client is admitted to the hospital for a laparoscopic
cholecystectomy. Which item would the nurse encourage the
client to add to the diet to help normalize bowel function after
surgery?
a. Vitamins
b. Whole bran
c. Cod liver oil
d. Amino acids Correct Answers B. Whole bran
A client is placed on a restricted diet. Which communication is
best for the nurse to use when beginning to teach the client about
the diet?
a. Asking about what type of foods the client usually eats
b. Telling the client that the diet must be followed exactly as
written
c. Telling the client that the intake of foods on the list must be
limited
,d. Asking what the client knows about the diet that was
prescribed Correct Answers D. Asking what the client knows
about the diet that was prescribed
A client with a history of food intolerance experiences,
abdominal pain, abdominal distention, and a feeling of fullness.
The client is admitted to the hospital for diagnostic testing.
Which information is most important for the nurse to obtain
when performing the nursing admission history and physical?
a. Client's food preferences
b. Presence of clay-colored stools
c. Amount of splinting by the client
d. Detailed characteristics of the pain Correct Answers D.
Detailed characteristics of the pain
A nurse is caring for a 51 year old patient who has vomiting and
diarrhea for the past five days. Which expected physiological
change is most concerning for the nurse?
a. Increased afterload
b. Decreased preload
c. Increased stroke volume
d. Decreased energy levels Correct Answers B. Decreased
preload
A nurse is caring for an 86-year-old female patient with chronic
renal failure and assess his recent lab work. The nurse notes a
hemoglobin of 8.2 and hematocrit of 27.4. The nurse is aware
that the likely explanation for the anemia relates to:
a. The lack of central perfusion to the kidneys
b. Decreased production of erythropoietin
c. Recent blood loss through the gastrointestinal system
, d. Hemodilution from excess fluids Correct Answers B.
Decreased production of erythropoietin
A nurse is providing teaching to new parents who are asking
when they can start potty training their baby. The nurses best
response is:
a. "You can start taking them to the potty any time after one year
of age"
b. "They will let you know when they are ready, there is no set
time to start"
c. "Children can gain bowel and bladder control around 18-24
months"
d. "Children can gain bowel and bladder control around 36-48
months" Correct Answers C. "Children can gain bowel and
bladder control around 18-24 months"
A patient is placed on a therapeutic diet after abdominal surgery.
Which food item choice by the patient will the nurse
acknowledge as correct understanding of a full liquid diet?
a. Steamed vegetables
b. Vanilla custard
c. Pasta with sauce
d. Mashed potatoes and beef gravy Correct Answers B. Vanilla
custard
A patient is receiving opioids for pain after a bowel resection
two days ago. Which bowel assessment is a priority?
a. Check stool for occult blood
b. Assess bowel sounds
c. Assess for hemorrhoids
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