,Question 1.
What is the most effective method to prevent the transfer of clostridium difficile (C. Difficile) ?
Question 2.
What is the term for the [abnormal] method used to assist in stool passage by exerting pressure
to expel fecal matter through voluntary contraction of the abdominal muscles while maintaining
a forced expiration against a closed airway?
Question 3.
Which patients are at greatest risk for cardiac dysrhythmia and high blood pressure with the
Valsalva manuever and MUST avoid straining to pass stool?
Question 4.
What is the term for a collection of hardened feces in the rectum that cannot be expelled due to
unrelieved constipation?
Question 5.
Where does fecal impaction occur in the colon?
Question 6.
Least formed stool is present in which portion of the digestive tract?
Question 7.
Most formed stool is present in which portion of the digestive tract?
Question 8.
Which position should the patient be in while administering an enema?
,Question 9.
Which factors would contribute to stopping enema administration?
Question 10.
Which enema solution is the safest for administration because it does NOT create a danger for
excess fluid absorption?
Question 11.
Which enema solution is contraindicated in patients who are dehydrated or young infants
because of risk for fluid imbalance?
Question 12.
Which enema solution is considered to be hypotonic and should NOT be repeated because of
the risk of water toxicity or circulatory overload if and because the body absorbs excessive
amounts of water?
Question 13.
Which enema solution lubricates the rectum and allows the feces to absorb the oil making them
soft and easier to pass?
Question 14.
Which enema solution creates intestinal irritation to stimulate peristalsis by using castile soap?
Question 15.
Which enema solution should used in caution in pregnant women and elderly because it may
cause an electrolyte imbalance or damage to intestinal mucosa?
Question 16.
, Which laboratory test is used to measure microscopic amounts of blood in the feces (blood that
cannot be seen)
Question 17.
When analyzing a fecal specimens for ova and parasites, what is required of the stool?
Question 18.
Which cathartic form is most effective because of its stimulant effect on the rectal mucosa
Question 19.
Which foods induce a constipating effect?
Question 20.
Which food induce a laxative effect?
Question 21.
What are the assessment findings of a normal stoma?
Question 22.
How does the nurse measure the length of the NG tube for insertion?
Question 23.
What is the most reliable method of verification for placement of the NG tube?
Question 24.
What are the ranges for body mass index?
Question 25.
When energy requirements are completely met or EQUALS kcal intake in food what occurs?
What is the most effective method to prevent the transfer of clostridium difficile (C. Difficile) ?
Question 2.
What is the term for the [abnormal] method used to assist in stool passage by exerting pressure
to expel fecal matter through voluntary contraction of the abdominal muscles while maintaining
a forced expiration against a closed airway?
Question 3.
Which patients are at greatest risk for cardiac dysrhythmia and high blood pressure with the
Valsalva manuever and MUST avoid straining to pass stool?
Question 4.
What is the term for a collection of hardened feces in the rectum that cannot be expelled due to
unrelieved constipation?
Question 5.
Where does fecal impaction occur in the colon?
Question 6.
Least formed stool is present in which portion of the digestive tract?
Question 7.
Most formed stool is present in which portion of the digestive tract?
Question 8.
Which position should the patient be in while administering an enema?
,Question 9.
Which factors would contribute to stopping enema administration?
Question 10.
Which enema solution is the safest for administration because it does NOT create a danger for
excess fluid absorption?
Question 11.
Which enema solution is contraindicated in patients who are dehydrated or young infants
because of risk for fluid imbalance?
Question 12.
Which enema solution is considered to be hypotonic and should NOT be repeated because of
the risk of water toxicity or circulatory overload if and because the body absorbs excessive
amounts of water?
Question 13.
Which enema solution lubricates the rectum and allows the feces to absorb the oil making them
soft and easier to pass?
Question 14.
Which enema solution creates intestinal irritation to stimulate peristalsis by using castile soap?
Question 15.
Which enema solution should used in caution in pregnant women and elderly because it may
cause an electrolyte imbalance or damage to intestinal mucosa?
Question 16.
, Which laboratory test is used to measure microscopic amounts of blood in the feces (blood that
cannot be seen)
Question 17.
When analyzing a fecal specimens for ova and parasites, what is required of the stool?
Question 18.
Which cathartic form is most effective because of its stimulant effect on the rectal mucosa
Question 19.
Which foods induce a constipating effect?
Question 20.
Which food induce a laxative effect?
Question 21.
What are the assessment findings of a normal stoma?
Question 22.
How does the nurse measure the length of the NG tube for insertion?
Question 23.
What is the most reliable method of verification for placement of the NG tube?
Question 24.
What are the ranges for body mass index?
Question 25.
When energy requirements are completely met or EQUALS kcal intake in food what occurs?
