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RNSG 1430 Study Guide Exam 2 Questions With CompleteSolutions
Age-Related Changes Correct Answer Nocturia, Frequency,
urgency, Incontinence, UTI
amoxy/clav Correct Answer diarrhea
Anemia (iron deficiency) S/S Correct Answer -easily fatigued
-dyspnea (diff breathing)
-tachycardia
-dizziness
-lethargy
-lightheadedness
-malaise
-SOB
-low Bp
Anemia Interventions Correct Answer -give O2
-bed rest
-monitor vitals, cap refills and skin color
-maintain ambient temp
-raise head of bed
-observe urine for blood
-give prescribed Iron (Fe) meds
-observe for delayed verbal responses, confusion or restlessness
Antibiotics Correct Answer C Diff because of interference w/
bodies own normal flora and green stool resulting in impaired
digestion
,Anticoagulants, aspirin Correct Answer cause pink, red, or
black stool from blood
Assessment of bowel elimination Correct Answer Usual
patterns of bowel elimination
Aids to elimination
Recent changes in bowel elimination
Problems with bowel elimination
Presence of artificial orifices (normal routine, history of
problems)
Assessment of status/alterations
Elimination Correct Answer -collection of data about the
patients voiding patterns, habits and difficulties and a history of
current or past urinary problems
-physical examination of the bladder and urethral meatus
-assessment of skin and hydration
-diagnostic tests and procedures for examining the urine and
urinary tract
Barium Enema Correct Answer This involves a series of
radiographs that examine the large intestine after rectal
instillation of barium sulfate.
Basal metabolism Correct Answer is the energy required to
carry on the involuntary activities of the body at rest—the
energy needed to sustain the metabolic activities of cells and
tissues
BMR is about 1 cal/kg of body weight per hour for men and 0.9
cal/kg per hour for women.
, body mass index (BMI) Correct Answer ratio of height to
weight
= weight in lbs / (height in inches) x (height in inches)
C Diff Correct Answer causes the intestinal mucosa damage
and inflammation resulting in diarrhea and abdominal cramping
Care of Patient with Colostomy or Ileostomy Correct Answer
Keep the patient as free of odors as possible. Empty the ostomy
appliance frequently. Inspect the patient's stoma regularly. Note
the size of the stoma. Keep the skin around the stoma site
(peristomal area) clean and dry.
cathartics Correct Answer stronger than laxatives and act
chemically
Cholesterol Correct Answer fat like substance produced by the
liver. Found in animal food sources
Common Diagnostic Studies for GI Tract Correct Answer
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) and Small-Bowel Series
Barium Enema
Abdominal Ultrasound
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Abdominal CT Scan
Consistency of stool at various portions of digestive tract
Correct Answer Stomach - Chyme (partially digested)
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