Exam 2 NURS 1023 Questions With Complete Solutions
A 55-year-old man is admitted to the hospital with urinary
retention. Which interventions should the nurse perform to
stimulate the micturition reflex? Select all that apply. Correct
Answer 124
A 55-year-old patient is in the clinic for a routine physical.
Which factor would cause the nurse to inform the patient about
the need to obtain a stool specimen for fecal occult blood
testing?
1
If patient reports rectal bleeding
2
When there is a family history of polyps
3
As part of routine recommended colorectal screening guidelines
4
If a palpable mass is detected on digital examination Correct
Answer 3
A cleansing enema is ordered for a 55-year-old patient before
intestinal surgery. Which amount of fluid is the maximum to be
given?
1
200 mL
2
400 mL
3
750 mL
4
,1000 mL Correct Answer 4
A nurse has a sleep disorder due to working on rotating shifts.
Which physiologic symptoms are observed in the nurse? Select
all that apply.
1
Fatigue
2
Increased reflexes
3
Difficulty concentrating
4
Decreased neuromuscular coordination
5
Increased visual alertness Correct Answer 134
A nurse is caring for a patient with abdominal pain who is
scheduled for a barium enema with air contrast. Which
information would the nurse give to the patient before this
procedure? Select all that apply.
1
The procedure will help in the examination of the lower GI tract.
2
The patient will have a restricted diet for a few days before the
procedure.
3
No metallic objects should be worn during the procedure.
4
Light sedation is required.
5
The patient needs to lie very still. Correct Answer 12
,A nurse is preparing to administer a continuous bladder
irrigation. Which type of catheter is useful for this type of
bladder irrigation?
1
Foley catheter
2
Coudé catheter
3
Straight catheter
4
Triple-lumen catheter Correct Answer 4
A nurse is preparing to catheterize a female patient. Arrange in
the correct order the steps of preparing for the procedure before
inserting the indwelling catheter.
1.
Explain the procedure to the patient.
2.
Position the patient in dorsal recumbent position.
3.
Introduce yourself and provide for patient privacy.
4.
Place a waterproof pad under the patient and drape the patient
with a bath blanket.
5.
Perform hand hygiene. Correct Answer 5,3,1,2,4
A nurse is teaching a patient about examples of over-the-counter
(OTC) medications. Which medications are classified as OTC
, medications and should be included in the teaching session?
Select all that apply.
1
Diuretics
2
Vasodilators
3
Mild analgesics
4
Cold medications
5
Nutritional supplements Correct Answer 345
A patient informs the nurse that she is taking an herbal
supplement daily to control blood pressure. The nurse explains
that increased bleeding is a side effect of this herbal supplement.
Which herb is the patient taking?
1
Garlic
2
Ginseng
3
Feverfew
4
Ginkgo biloba Correct Answer 1
A patient is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI).
Which instructions does the nurse give to the patient to relieve
the symptoms? Select all that apply.
1
"Use heating pads to relieve the pain."
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