Clostridium Difficile Correct Answer Bacterial infection
related to antibiotic therapy
Condom catheter Correct Answer Not indwelling
Low risk of infection
Aids in controlling incontinence
Controls odour
,Coughing Correct Answer Mobilizes secretions
Clears airway
Promotes lung expansion and gas exchange
Culture and Sensitivity test Correct Answer Culture: urine is
cultured to assess which bacterial organism is present
Sensitivity: determines what antibiotic the bacteria is sensitive to
Cystogram Correct Answer x-ray of the bladder and urethra
Cytologic Correct Answer microscopic examination of sputum
Cytoscopy Correct Answer visual examination of the urinary
bladder
Invasive procedure
Commonly perform with conscious sedation or general
anaesthesia
Deep breathing Correct Answer Opens air passages
Increases lung volume
Diaphragmatic breathing Correct Answer Purpose: individuals
with respiratory disease and post-op patients
Double-barrel colostomy Correct Answer Bowel surgically cut
and both ends brought through abdomen
Dyspnea Correct Answer difficulty breathing or shortness of
breath
, End colostomy Correct Answer Proximal end forms stoma and
distal ends removed or sewn closed
Enema complications Correct Answer Tissue trauma: can
occur if flow is too fast
Sluggish bowel (dependence): loss of natural peristalsis
Electrolyte imbalances: occurs with increased fluid loss or from
type of solution administered
Vagal nerve stimulation: causes decreased heart rate
Enemas Correct Answer Instillation of fluid into the
rectum/sigmoid colon to promote defacation by stimulating
peristalsis
Factors affecting urinary elimination Correct Answer Age
Nutrition and fluid intake
Body fluid loss
Medications
Diagnostic procedures and surgeries
Physiological and psychsocial
Activity and muscle tone
Pathological conditions
Factors impacting elimination: Age Correct Answer Decreased
ability to concentrate urine
Decreased bladder muscle tone
Decreased bladder contractility
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