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NURS 1503U - Foundations for Nursing Practicum IIexam review Questions with Correct Answers
The GI tract includes: Correct Answer-Mouth
Esophagus (25 cm, smooth
muscle)
Stomach (produce chyem)
Small intestine
Large intestine
Rectum
Alterations in Bowel Elimination Correct Answer-Constipation
Fecal Impaction (unrelieved constipation)
Diarrhea
Fecal Incontinence
Flatulence (aka gas)
Hemorrhoids & Fissures
Assessment of Bowel Elimination- History Correct Answer-Usual
pattern
Routines around elimination
Characteristics of stool
Diet history
Fluid intake
,Exercise, mobility and dexterity
Any aids
Illnesses affecting GI tract
Medications
Emotional, social history
Enemas medications Correct Answer-Cleansing enemas
Tap water
Normal saline
Soapsuds
Oil retention
Medicated (kayexulate)
Physiology of Respiration Correct Answer-Oxygen is required to sustain
life
Cardiac and respiratory systems function to supply the body's oxygen
demands
Diaphragm - major respiratory muscle
Accessory muscles (scalene, sternocleidomastoid, trapezius
Lungs: left (2 lobes), right (3 lobes)
What factors affect adequate oxygenation? Correct Answer-Circulation,
ventilation, perfusion of blood, hemoglobin, degrcease inspired oxygen
conc, hyperkalemia, increase metabolic rate, pregnancy, fever, chest
wall movement
,Respiratory Assessment Correct Answer-Quality
Depth
Rate
Eupnea = normal
Cyanosis
bubbbling/gurgling
Wheezing = breathing out on expiration, narrow airway
Strider = common in kids. Heard in inspiration, blockage
Dyspnea Management Correct Answer-Pharmacological agents ex,
inhalers
Oxygen Therapy
Raise HOB
Relaxation & Deep Breathing Techniques
Oxygen Therapy Correct Answer-requires safe and accurate
administration
Requires a doctor's order for type, amount, method of delivery and
frequency (2L without orders)
Check agency policy
Oxygen Safety Precautions Correct Answer-When handled properly O2
is a safe & valuable drug.
, O2 - does not burn, but supports combustion
Do not use in presence of open flame or any strong heat source
Do not store O2 near radiators, heat ducts, steam pipes or other sources
of heat
All smoking materials must be removed from the room
Smoking within 3 metres is prohibited
Do not lubricate O2 equipment. Oil and grease (vaseline/petroleum
jelly) ignite easily (lotion, face creams, hair dressings)
Do not use aerosol sprays in the vicinity of O2 equipment
Oxygen flow rates Correct Answer-Nasal cannula = 1-6L/min
Reservoir nasal cannula = 1-15L/min
Venturi mask = 4-12L/ min
Partial non-rebreathing mask = 10-12L/min
Non-rebreathing mask = 15L/min
Face tent = 8-12L/min
Nursing Responsibilities for O2 therapy Correct Answer-Assess oxygen
set up
Assess respiratory statues
Start and end of shift and at least q4h
Check tubing
Level of consciousness
Comforness
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