NUR 242 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS,
COMPLETE
STUDY GUIDE LATEST UPDATE TESTED
AND APPROVED
Stoma pouch is emptied at intervals and always before it is - ANS✔✔-
--half full. Apply a skin barrier directly to stoma prior to application
of pouch system Ulcerative Colitis involves only the - ANS✔✔---
large intestine.
Hemorrhages and abscess occur in - ANS✔✔---ulcerative colitis
Blood, mucous, and pus can be noted in the stools of the patient with -
ANS✔✔---ulcerative colitis as well as an urgent sensation to defecate
Ulcerative colitis patients report - ANS✔✔---weight loss, anorexia,
fatigue, and weakness
The patient with ulcerative colitis may experience a - ANS✔✔---fever
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,Pain is in the lower left quadrant (LLQ) in - ANS✔✔---ulcerative
colitis
Ulcerative colitis Diagnostic studies include a - ANS✔✔---CBC to assess
for anemia, leukocytosis from inflammation and abscess formation.
Serum albumin and folic acid levels which may be low due to
malabsorption. Stool examinations for blood and stool cultures are
ordered to rule out infections
Diverticulitis occurs when - ANS✔✔---one or more diverticula become
inflamed or infected.
Diverticula are - ANS✔✔---small, bulging pouches that can form
anywhere in the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach,
small intestine, and most commonly in the large intestine
Diverticulitis medical treatment includes a - ANS✔✔---liquid or low-
fiber diet and antibiotics. Rest is also needed. Over-the-counter pain
reliever, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) may be taken.
Diverticulitis: Opioids are avoided if possible as the tend to be -
ANS✔✔--- constipating and may aggravate the problem
Diverticulitis patients should void the use of - ANS✔✔---over-the-
counter (OTC) laxatives to prevent constipation, monitor for signs of
bleeding, and limit intake of dietary fat
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,Hepatitis is a widespread inflammation of the - ANS✔✔---liver that
results in degeneration and necrosis of liver cells
Hepatitis A has an incubation period of - ANS✔✔---15 to 50 days
Hepatitis A is spread via the - ANS✔✔---fecal-oral route by
fecal contamination either from person-to-person contact or by
consuming contaminated food or water
Hepatitis a is more common in countries with - ANS✔✔---poor
sanitation (handwashing) are most at risk
The hepatitis B virus is spread through - ANS✔✔---unprotected
sexual intercourse with an infected partner, sharing needles,
accidental needle sticks, and hemodialysis. Use standard precautions
when caring for a client who has hepatitis HBV.
Hepatitis C is caused by a - ANS✔✔---single-stranded RNA virus, has
an incubation period of 7 weeks, and is transmitted via blood to blood
Hepatitis C is usually spread by - ANS✔✔---sharing needles, needle
sticks, unsanitary tattoo equipment, and sharing of intranasal cocaine
paraphermalia
Cholelithiasis, or gallstones, develop due to the inflammation of the -
ANS✔✔---gallbladder, the inflammation is called cholecystitis
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, Cholelithiasis: The nursing assessment will include dietary preferences
focusing on consumption of - ANS✔✔---fatty foods in relation to pain
developing
Patients with acute cholecystitis present with - ANS✔✔---
abdominal pain, although clinical manifestations vary in intensity
and frequency Cholecystectomy is removal of the - ANS✔✔---
gallbladder
The laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the - ANS✔✔---gold standard and
is preformed far more often than the traditional open approach
Gall Bladder Disease: Patient education for patients with biliary
disorders includes - ANS✔✔---diet teaching. Tell the patient to not
skip meals and to exercise regularly. Foods not well tolerated include
eggs, pork, onions, poultry, milk, coffee, oranges, corn, beans, and
nuts.
Complications associated with malnutrition in adults include -
ANS✔✔--- muscle wasting, lethargy, intolerance to cold, edema, dry
skin, or dermatitis, poor wound healing, infection, and possible death
Socioeconomic factors can have a negative effect on nutritional status
the assessment should include details on - ANS✔✔---social isolation,
access to food, depression, substance abuse, and poverty.
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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS,
COMPLETE
STUDY GUIDE LATEST UPDATE TESTED
AND APPROVED
Stoma pouch is emptied at intervals and always before it is - ANS✔✔-
--half full. Apply a skin barrier directly to stoma prior to application
of pouch system Ulcerative Colitis involves only the - ANS✔✔---
large intestine.
Hemorrhages and abscess occur in - ANS✔✔---ulcerative colitis
Blood, mucous, and pus can be noted in the stools of the patient with -
ANS✔✔---ulcerative colitis as well as an urgent sensation to defecate
Ulcerative colitis patients report - ANS✔✔---weight loss, anorexia,
fatigue, and weakness
The patient with ulcerative colitis may experience a - ANS✔✔---fever
Page 1 of 32
,Pain is in the lower left quadrant (LLQ) in - ANS✔✔---ulcerative
colitis
Ulcerative colitis Diagnostic studies include a - ANS✔✔---CBC to assess
for anemia, leukocytosis from inflammation and abscess formation.
Serum albumin and folic acid levels which may be low due to
malabsorption. Stool examinations for blood and stool cultures are
ordered to rule out infections
Diverticulitis occurs when - ANS✔✔---one or more diverticula become
inflamed or infected.
Diverticula are - ANS✔✔---small, bulging pouches that can form
anywhere in the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach,
small intestine, and most commonly in the large intestine
Diverticulitis medical treatment includes a - ANS✔✔---liquid or low-
fiber diet and antibiotics. Rest is also needed. Over-the-counter pain
reliever, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) may be taken.
Diverticulitis: Opioids are avoided if possible as the tend to be -
ANS✔✔--- constipating and may aggravate the problem
Diverticulitis patients should void the use of - ANS✔✔---over-the-
counter (OTC) laxatives to prevent constipation, monitor for signs of
bleeding, and limit intake of dietary fat
Page 2 of 32
,Hepatitis is a widespread inflammation of the - ANS✔✔---liver that
results in degeneration and necrosis of liver cells
Hepatitis A has an incubation period of - ANS✔✔---15 to 50 days
Hepatitis A is spread via the - ANS✔✔---fecal-oral route by
fecal contamination either from person-to-person contact or by
consuming contaminated food or water
Hepatitis a is more common in countries with - ANS✔✔---poor
sanitation (handwashing) are most at risk
The hepatitis B virus is spread through - ANS✔✔---unprotected
sexual intercourse with an infected partner, sharing needles,
accidental needle sticks, and hemodialysis. Use standard precautions
when caring for a client who has hepatitis HBV.
Hepatitis C is caused by a - ANS✔✔---single-stranded RNA virus, has
an incubation period of 7 weeks, and is transmitted via blood to blood
Hepatitis C is usually spread by - ANS✔✔---sharing needles, needle
sticks, unsanitary tattoo equipment, and sharing of intranasal cocaine
paraphermalia
Cholelithiasis, or gallstones, develop due to the inflammation of the -
ANS✔✔---gallbladder, the inflammation is called cholecystitis
Page 3 of 32
, Cholelithiasis: The nursing assessment will include dietary preferences
focusing on consumption of - ANS✔✔---fatty foods in relation to pain
developing
Patients with acute cholecystitis present with - ANS✔✔---
abdominal pain, although clinical manifestations vary in intensity
and frequency Cholecystectomy is removal of the - ANS✔✔---
gallbladder
The laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the - ANS✔✔---gold standard and
is preformed far more often than the traditional open approach
Gall Bladder Disease: Patient education for patients with biliary
disorders includes - ANS✔✔---diet teaching. Tell the patient to not
skip meals and to exercise regularly. Foods not well tolerated include
eggs, pork, onions, poultry, milk, coffee, oranges, corn, beans, and
nuts.
Complications associated with malnutrition in adults include -
ANS✔✔--- muscle wasting, lethargy, intolerance to cold, edema, dry
skin, or dermatitis, poor wound healing, infection, and possible death
Socioeconomic factors can have a negative effect on nutritional status
the assessment should include details on - ANS✔✔---social isolation,
access to food, depression, substance abuse, and poverty.
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