Fecal occult blood test - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NURS 220 Exam 3 Study Guide with Complete Solutions. Bowel Elimination Process of Bowel Elimination -Defecation: process of elimination of waste -Feces: semisolid mass of fiber, undigested food, inorganic material Anatomy and Physiology of the Gastrointestinal Tract -Mouth -Esophagus -Stomach -Small intestine: 3 Sections -duodenum, jejunum, ileum -Large intestine -cecum, colon, rectum -Anus -Defecation: dependent on sensory awareness, voluntary sphincter control -Functions P...

HESI Health and Physical Assessment Exam Study Questions with COMPLETE SOLUTIONS (LATEST 2024] When assessing a client who had a thyroidectomy yesterday, which cue would the nurse associate with an initial sign of hypocalcemia? Headache Pallor Paresthesias Blurred vision - CORRECT ANSWER Paresthesias Rationale Normally, calcium ions block the movement of sodium into cells. When calcium is low, this allows sodium to move freely into cells, creating increased excitability of the n...

ATI FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST APPROVED ATI QUESTION AND ANSWERS SCORE A+ ATI FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. a nurse in a clinical is caring for a middle age adult who states, "the doctor says that since I am at an average risk for colon cancer, I should have a routine screening. what does that involve?" which of the following responses should the nurse make? A. "I'll get a blood sample from you and send it for a screening test...

ATI Medsurg A and B A nurse is preparing to transfer a client who can bear weight on one leg from the bed to a chair. After securing a safe environment, which of the following actions should the nurse take next? - ANSWER Assess the client for orthostatic hypotension The first action the nurse should take using the nursing process is to assess the client. The nurse should determine the client's risk for falling or fainting during the transfer by assi...

Bowel Elimination Chapter 47 Questions and Answers Graded A+ Which of the following would the nurse expect as a normal change in the bowel elimination as a person ages? 1. Absorptive processes are increased in the intestinal mucosa. 2. Esophageal emptying time is increased. 3. Changes in nerve innervation and sensation cause diarrhea. 4. Mastication processes are less efficient. ANS: 4 An expected change in bowel elimination is decreased chewing and decreased salivation, resulting i...

CMS MED SURG A nurse is obtaining a medication history from a client who is to start taking nitroglycerin for chest discomfort with activity. Which of the following medications should the nurse instruct the client to avoid taking within 24 hr of using nitroglycerin? O Atorvastatin O Metformin O Sildenafil O Omeprazole 1) A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and has a WBC count of 4,000/mm°. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? O Cleanse the client's toothb...

ccms - correct answers clean catch midstream QMA scope of practice - correct answers may perform hemoccult testing on stool specimens as ordered by a physician hemoccult testing - correct answers A screen for fecal occult blood Hemoccult test slide (quaiac paper) - correct answers assess for expiration date hypovalemia - correct answers state of decreased blood volume. May cause a high false oximetry reading. QMA's may not apply oxygen to a resident in an emergency without a phys...

General CLIA-Waived Tests Latest Update 100% Pass **Question 1:** What is the purpose of testing total, HDL, and LDL cholesterol levels? A.) To diagnose diabetes B.) To screen for risk of developing coronary heart disease C.) To measure liver function D.) To assess kidney function Correct Answer: B.) To screen for risk of developing coronary heart disease **Explanation:** Testing total cholesterol, HDL (high-density lipoprotein), and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels helps...

2023 AANP Practice Questions (verified Q&A) A 65-year-old woman presents for a follow-up examination after a new patient visit. She has not seen a healthcare provider for several years. She is a smoker and her hypertension is now adequately controlled with medication. Her mother died at age 40 from a heart attack. The fasting lipid profile shows cholesterol = 240 mg/dL, HDL = 30, and LDL = 200. In addition to starting Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes, the nurse practitioner should start the patien...

HESI Health and Physical Assessment When assessing a client who had a thyroidectomy yesterday, which cue would the nurse associate with an initial sign of hypocalcemia? Headache Pallor Paresthesias Blurred vision - CORRECT ANSWER Paresthesias Rationale Normally, calcium ions block the movement of sodium into cells. When calcium is low, this allows sodium to move freely into cells, creating increased excitability of the nervous system. Initial symptoms are paresthesias. This can...