NR 226 STUDY GUIDE EXAM 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉Partial non-rebreather mask. Answer: allow patient to rebreath
1st 3rd of exhaled air, must keep bag inflated
◉non rebreather mask. Answer: delivers highest oxygen
concentration, one way valve only allows for 02 to be inhaled
◉Position allowing for maximal chest expansion. Answer: fowler's
position
◉Orthopnea. Answer: shortness of breath when patient lays flat
◉Constipation. Answer: no stool for 3 days
◉Enema. Answer: helps stretch colon walls and soften stool
, ◉Diarrhea. Answer: unformed feces, caused by virus or bacteria,
treated with antibiotics
◉Impaction. Answer: result of unrelieved constipation
◉Bowel diversions. Answer: Ileostomy, colostomy
◉Post-op stoma care. Answer: 1st output within 2 days, keep skin
dry and clean, educate
◉Bowel sounds. Answer: active x4 quadrants, listen 5 minutes per
quadrant if nothing heard, should hear every 5-15 seconds
◉Isotonic & hypotonic enemas (normal saline & tap water). Answer:
distends colon, stimulates peristalsis, softens feces
◉Kayexalate. Answer: used to remove potassium rapidly
◉Hypertonic enema (fleet phosphate). Answer: draws water into
colon
◉Enema precautions. Answer: lower enema bag if patient complains
of cramping, decreases rate
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉Partial non-rebreather mask. Answer: allow patient to rebreath
1st 3rd of exhaled air, must keep bag inflated
◉non rebreather mask. Answer: delivers highest oxygen
concentration, one way valve only allows for 02 to be inhaled
◉Position allowing for maximal chest expansion. Answer: fowler's
position
◉Orthopnea. Answer: shortness of breath when patient lays flat
◉Constipation. Answer: no stool for 3 days
◉Enema. Answer: helps stretch colon walls and soften stool
, ◉Diarrhea. Answer: unformed feces, caused by virus or bacteria,
treated with antibiotics
◉Impaction. Answer: result of unrelieved constipation
◉Bowel diversions. Answer: Ileostomy, colostomy
◉Post-op stoma care. Answer: 1st output within 2 days, keep skin
dry and clean, educate
◉Bowel sounds. Answer: active x4 quadrants, listen 5 minutes per
quadrant if nothing heard, should hear every 5-15 seconds
◉Isotonic & hypotonic enemas (normal saline & tap water). Answer:
distends colon, stimulates peristalsis, softens feces
◉Kayexalate. Answer: used to remove potassium rapidly
◉Hypertonic enema (fleet phosphate). Answer: draws water into
colon
◉Enema precautions. Answer: lower enema bag if patient complains
of cramping, decreases rate
