NURA 408 Exam 1 practice questions B -Modules
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What are the types of inflammatory Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticulitis
bowel disease?
What is not a complication of gastric D) Weight loss - this is an expected result
bypass?
A) developing GERD
B) dumping syndrome
C) infection
D) weight loss
What are symptoms of dumping 2) weakness
syndrome? Select 5 3) abdominal cramping
4) diaphoresis
1) waking with pain during the night 6) symptoms occur 15-30 min after eating
2) weakness 7) epigastric fullness
3) abdominal cramping
4) diaphoresis
5) hypoxia
6) symptoms occur 15-30 min after
eating
7) epigastric fullness
,How can the nurse prevent A) Confirm tube placement before feedings
aspiration pneumonia? Select two B) Elevate head of bed to 30*, for an hour after
feeding
A) Confirm tube placement before
feedings
B) Elevate head of bed to 30*, for an
hour after feeding
C) Monitor for confusion or seizures
D) Confer with a dietician
Which is an indication for enteral B) Comatose/intubated
feedings?
Indications for enteral feedings include conditions
A) Long-term PPI use where a client has a functioning GI tract but isn't
B) Comatose/intubated able to swallow or take in adequate calories and
C) Barrett's esophagus protein orally. It can be partial or complete
D) Hiatal hernia replacement. Other indications are pathologies that
cause difficulty swallowing or increase risk of
aspiration like stroke, inability to maintain adequate
intake especially due to increased metabolic
demands (cancer therapy, burns, sepsis).
What should the nurse do if a client Slow rate of feeding, notify provider, confer with
on enteral feedings gets diarrhea? dietitian, provide skin care, evaluate for c diff.
What is TPN? a hypertonic IV bolus solution with dextrose, lipids,
protein, electrolytes, vitamins
, Which patient might NOT be a B) a patient with a smol boo boo
candidate for TPN?
A) Someone with diffuse peritonitis
B) a patient with a smol boo boo
C) Someone with short bowel
syndrome
D) A person with severe burns
The nurse indicates understanding of A. I'm gonna increase the flow rate by 10% per hour
TPN administration when she says...
Abruptly changing TPN rates can alter blood
A. I'm gonna increase the flow rate glucose significantly and is contraindicated. Central
by 10% per hour or PICC lines are going to be used in most cases
B. I can use the same line for other IV so you need to reduce risk for infection. Sterile
bolus solutions too dressing changes are mandatory, and the line
C. I can abruptly stop TPN if there's a needs to be used for TPN only as multiple accesses
complication increases risk of infection. Using a hypertonic
D. I'll use a regular dressing change; solution like TPN poses a risk for fluid shift, placing
sterile isn't necessary the client at increased risk of fluid volume excess.
E. I don't need to monitor lungs for
crackles or monitor weight/I&O
Which patient is the best candidate C. A male with a BMI of 40 who has not found
for gastric bypass? success with medication or exercise programs
A. A woman with a BMI of 30 and Patient presentation includes a BMI >40 or BMI
asthma greater than 35 with comorbidities. Also of
B. A woman with a BMI of 35 and no consideration is what less-intrusive treatments the
complications patient has tried, and whether they are likely to
C. A male with a BMI of 40 who has achieve success and follow surgical instructions
not found success with medication afterwards.
or exercise programs
D. A male with a BMI of 40 who has a
binge-eating disorder
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Terms in this set (86)
What are the types of inflammatory Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticulitis
bowel disease?
What is not a complication of gastric D) Weight loss - this is an expected result
bypass?
A) developing GERD
B) dumping syndrome
C) infection
D) weight loss
What are symptoms of dumping 2) weakness
syndrome? Select 5 3) abdominal cramping
4) diaphoresis
1) waking with pain during the night 6) symptoms occur 15-30 min after eating
2) weakness 7) epigastric fullness
3) abdominal cramping
4) diaphoresis
5) hypoxia
6) symptoms occur 15-30 min after
eating
7) epigastric fullness
,How can the nurse prevent A) Confirm tube placement before feedings
aspiration pneumonia? Select two B) Elevate head of bed to 30*, for an hour after
feeding
A) Confirm tube placement before
feedings
B) Elevate head of bed to 30*, for an
hour after feeding
C) Monitor for confusion or seizures
D) Confer with a dietician
Which is an indication for enteral B) Comatose/intubated
feedings?
Indications for enteral feedings include conditions
A) Long-term PPI use where a client has a functioning GI tract but isn't
B) Comatose/intubated able to swallow or take in adequate calories and
C) Barrett's esophagus protein orally. It can be partial or complete
D) Hiatal hernia replacement. Other indications are pathologies that
cause difficulty swallowing or increase risk of
aspiration like stroke, inability to maintain adequate
intake especially due to increased metabolic
demands (cancer therapy, burns, sepsis).
What should the nurse do if a client Slow rate of feeding, notify provider, confer with
on enteral feedings gets diarrhea? dietitian, provide skin care, evaluate for c diff.
What is TPN? a hypertonic IV bolus solution with dextrose, lipids,
protein, electrolytes, vitamins
, Which patient might NOT be a B) a patient with a smol boo boo
candidate for TPN?
A) Someone with diffuse peritonitis
B) a patient with a smol boo boo
C) Someone with short bowel
syndrome
D) A person with severe burns
The nurse indicates understanding of A. I'm gonna increase the flow rate by 10% per hour
TPN administration when she says...
Abruptly changing TPN rates can alter blood
A. I'm gonna increase the flow rate glucose significantly and is contraindicated. Central
by 10% per hour or PICC lines are going to be used in most cases
B. I can use the same line for other IV so you need to reduce risk for infection. Sterile
bolus solutions too dressing changes are mandatory, and the line
C. I can abruptly stop TPN if there's a needs to be used for TPN only as multiple accesses
complication increases risk of infection. Using a hypertonic
D. I'll use a regular dressing change; solution like TPN poses a risk for fluid shift, placing
sterile isn't necessary the client at increased risk of fluid volume excess.
E. I don't need to monitor lungs for
crackles or monitor weight/I&O
Which patient is the best candidate C. A male with a BMI of 40 who has not found
for gastric bypass? success with medication or exercise programs
A. A woman with a BMI of 30 and Patient presentation includes a BMI >40 or BMI
asthma greater than 35 with comorbidities. Also of
B. A woman with a BMI of 35 and no consideration is what less-intrusive treatments the
complications patient has tried, and whether they are likely to
C. A male with a BMI of 40 who has achieve success and follow surgical instructions
not found success with medication afterwards.
or exercise programs
D. A male with a BMI of 40 who has a
binge-eating disorder
