ADN 240 Exam 5: Questions And A+ Answers
Factors affecting bowel elimination in older adults Correct Answer
- decreased peristalsis
relaxation of sphincters
daily fiber requirement Correct Answer - 25-30 g/day
daily fluid intake Correct Answer - 2,000-3,000 mL/day
why's mobility important for bowel elimination? Correct Answer
- stimulates intestinal activity
psychosocial factors affecting bowel elimination? Correct Answer
- depression decreases peristalsis and can lead to constipation
normal position for bowel elimination Correct Answer -
squatting
pregnant women experiencing _______ peristalsis Correct Answer -
slower
surgery and anesthesia can do what to intestinal activity? Correct
Answer - slow
laxatives are given to Correct Answer - soften stool
cathartics are given to Correct Answer - promote peristalsis
what can promote relief from hemorrhoid discomfort? Correct
Answer - sitz bath
ice pack
colostomies end in the Correct Answer - colon
,ileostomies end in the Correct Answer - ileum
loop colostomies Correct Answer - temporary. help resolve a
medical emergency
end stomas Correct Answer - result of colorectal cancer or
some bowel disease
causes of constipation Correct Answer - frequent use of
laxatives
advanced age
inadequate fluid/fiber intake
immobilization
pregnancy
medication effects
causes of diarrhea Correct Answer - viral gastroenteritis
bacterial gastroenteritis
antibiotic therapy
inflammatory bowel disease
irritable bowel syndrome
what signs and symptoms are associated with the Valsalva
maneuver Correct Answer - bradycardia
hypotension
syncope
signs and symptoms of dehydration Correct Answer -
weak/rapid pulse
hypotension
poor skin turgor
elevated body temp
, a nurse is caring for a client who will perform fecal occult blood
testing at home. Which of the following information should the
nurse include when explaining the procedure to the client?
A. eating more protein is optimal prior to testing.
B. one stool specimen is sufficient for testing.
C. a red color change indicates a positive test.
D. the specimen cannot be contaminated with urine. Correct
Answer - D. the specimen cannot be contaminated with urine
a nurse is talking with a client who reports constipation. When the
nurse discusses dietary changes that can help prevent constipation,
which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
A. macaroni and cheese
B. fresh fruit and whole wheat toast
C. bread pudding and yogurt
D. roast chicken and white rice Correct Answer - B. fresh fruit
and whole wheat toast
a nurse is caring for a client who has had diarrhea for 4 days. When
assessing the client, the nurse should expect which of the following
findings? (Select all that apply)
A. bradycardia
B. hypotension
C. elevated temperature
D. poor skin turgor
E. peripheral edema Correct Answer - B. hypotension
C. elevated temperature
D. poor skin turgor
while a nurse is administering a cleansing enema, the client reports
abdominal cramping. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
A. have the client hold his breath briefly and bear down
B. discontinue the fluid instillation
Factors affecting bowel elimination in older adults Correct Answer
- decreased peristalsis
relaxation of sphincters
daily fiber requirement Correct Answer - 25-30 g/day
daily fluid intake Correct Answer - 2,000-3,000 mL/day
why's mobility important for bowel elimination? Correct Answer
- stimulates intestinal activity
psychosocial factors affecting bowel elimination? Correct Answer
- depression decreases peristalsis and can lead to constipation
normal position for bowel elimination Correct Answer -
squatting
pregnant women experiencing _______ peristalsis Correct Answer -
slower
surgery and anesthesia can do what to intestinal activity? Correct
Answer - slow
laxatives are given to Correct Answer - soften stool
cathartics are given to Correct Answer - promote peristalsis
what can promote relief from hemorrhoid discomfort? Correct
Answer - sitz bath
ice pack
colostomies end in the Correct Answer - colon
,ileostomies end in the Correct Answer - ileum
loop colostomies Correct Answer - temporary. help resolve a
medical emergency
end stomas Correct Answer - result of colorectal cancer or
some bowel disease
causes of constipation Correct Answer - frequent use of
laxatives
advanced age
inadequate fluid/fiber intake
immobilization
pregnancy
medication effects
causes of diarrhea Correct Answer - viral gastroenteritis
bacterial gastroenteritis
antibiotic therapy
inflammatory bowel disease
irritable bowel syndrome
what signs and symptoms are associated with the Valsalva
maneuver Correct Answer - bradycardia
hypotension
syncope
signs and symptoms of dehydration Correct Answer -
weak/rapid pulse
hypotension
poor skin turgor
elevated body temp
, a nurse is caring for a client who will perform fecal occult blood
testing at home. Which of the following information should the
nurse include when explaining the procedure to the client?
A. eating more protein is optimal prior to testing.
B. one stool specimen is sufficient for testing.
C. a red color change indicates a positive test.
D. the specimen cannot be contaminated with urine. Correct
Answer - D. the specimen cannot be contaminated with urine
a nurse is talking with a client who reports constipation. When the
nurse discusses dietary changes that can help prevent constipation,
which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
A. macaroni and cheese
B. fresh fruit and whole wheat toast
C. bread pudding and yogurt
D. roast chicken and white rice Correct Answer - B. fresh fruit
and whole wheat toast
a nurse is caring for a client who has had diarrhea for 4 days. When
assessing the client, the nurse should expect which of the following
findings? (Select all that apply)
A. bradycardia
B. hypotension
C. elevated temperature
D. poor skin turgor
E. peripheral edema Correct Answer - B. hypotension
C. elevated temperature
D. poor skin turgor
while a nurse is administering a cleansing enema, the client reports
abdominal cramping. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
A. have the client hold his breath briefly and bear down
B. discontinue the fluid instillation
