Nu 136 exam #2 Questions With Complete Solutions
How can a nurse promote bowel elimination in patients Correct
Answers By encouraging fluid intake and mobility
How can bowel diversions impact a patients quality of life
Correct Answers They may require lifestyle adjustments
How do variations in percussion sounds help in assessment
Correct Answers They reflect characteristics of underlying
organs
How does aging affect urinary eliminations Correct Answers
Changes occur that impact urinary function
How does immobilization affect the body Correct Answers All
body systems are affected
How does the nursing process related to bowel elimination
Correct Answers It guides interventions for bowel health
How is the nursing process applied in respiratory care Correct
Answers Assess respiratory status, diagnose respiratory issues,
plan interventions for improvement , implement care strategies,
and evaluate patient outcomes
How long can the maturation phase take Correct Answers Up
to 2 years
How long does the inflammation phase last Correct Answers 1
to 4 days
,How long is a retention enema typically retained Correct
Answers For a prolonged period
What abdominal areas are assessed in a gastrointestinal exam
Correct Answers Abdominal quadrants
What abnormalities are commonly found in urinalysis Correct
Answers Presence of proteins, glucose, or blood
What aids to mobilization are commonly used Correct Answers
Walkers, canes, crutches, and wheelchairs
What are petechiae? Correct Answers Pinpoint,round, purplish
red spots
What are some aspects assessed through palpation Correct
Answers Temperature, edema, and presence of a mass
What are some conditions that may require immobilization
Correct Answers Stroke, post operative, and trauma
What are some nursing interventions for hypoxia Correct
Answers Administer oxygen therapy, position patient for
optimal breathing, monitor vital signs, encourage deep breathing
exercises, and use incentive spirometer
What are some support devices for immobilized patients
Correct Answers Foam and gel pads, sheepskin pads, heel &
elbow protectors, pulsating air pads, pressure relief devices,
alternating air mattress pad, and heel protector
, What are some systemic complications of immobilization
Correct Answers Decreased strength, weakness, pressure ulcers,
contractures
What are some wound complications Correct Answers Fistula,
cellulitis, dehiscence, evisceration
What are the alterations in urinary elimination patterns Correct
Answers Andria< 100ml/ 24hr
Oliguria:< 400 ml/ 24hr
Dysuria: painful or difficulty
Polyuria:>1500ml/ 24 hr
Incontinence: inability to control
Cystitis: inflammation of bladder
Nocturia: more than 2x/ night
What are the categories assessed by the Glasgow coms scale
Correct Answers Eye opening, motor response, and verbal
response
What are the characteristics of a healthy stomach Correct
Answers Pink or red color
Moist appearance
No signs of irritation
What are the characteristics of normal urine Correct Answers
Clear, pale yellow, and odorless
How can a nurse promote bowel elimination in patients Correct
Answers By encouraging fluid intake and mobility
How can bowel diversions impact a patients quality of life
Correct Answers They may require lifestyle adjustments
How do variations in percussion sounds help in assessment
Correct Answers They reflect characteristics of underlying
organs
How does aging affect urinary eliminations Correct Answers
Changes occur that impact urinary function
How does immobilization affect the body Correct Answers All
body systems are affected
How does the nursing process related to bowel elimination
Correct Answers It guides interventions for bowel health
How is the nursing process applied in respiratory care Correct
Answers Assess respiratory status, diagnose respiratory issues,
plan interventions for improvement , implement care strategies,
and evaluate patient outcomes
How long can the maturation phase take Correct Answers Up
to 2 years
How long does the inflammation phase last Correct Answers 1
to 4 days
,How long is a retention enema typically retained Correct
Answers For a prolonged period
What abdominal areas are assessed in a gastrointestinal exam
Correct Answers Abdominal quadrants
What abnormalities are commonly found in urinalysis Correct
Answers Presence of proteins, glucose, or blood
What aids to mobilization are commonly used Correct Answers
Walkers, canes, crutches, and wheelchairs
What are petechiae? Correct Answers Pinpoint,round, purplish
red spots
What are some aspects assessed through palpation Correct
Answers Temperature, edema, and presence of a mass
What are some conditions that may require immobilization
Correct Answers Stroke, post operative, and trauma
What are some nursing interventions for hypoxia Correct
Answers Administer oxygen therapy, position patient for
optimal breathing, monitor vital signs, encourage deep breathing
exercises, and use incentive spirometer
What are some support devices for immobilized patients
Correct Answers Foam and gel pads, sheepskin pads, heel &
elbow protectors, pulsating air pads, pressure relief devices,
alternating air mattress pad, and heel protector
, What are some systemic complications of immobilization
Correct Answers Decreased strength, weakness, pressure ulcers,
contractures
What are some wound complications Correct Answers Fistula,
cellulitis, dehiscence, evisceration
What are the alterations in urinary elimination patterns Correct
Answers Andria< 100ml/ 24hr
Oliguria:< 400 ml/ 24hr
Dysuria: painful or difficulty
Polyuria:>1500ml/ 24 hr
Incontinence: inability to control
Cystitis: inflammation of bladder
Nocturia: more than 2x/ night
What are the categories assessed by the Glasgow coms scale
Correct Answers Eye opening, motor response, and verbal
response
What are the characteristics of a healthy stomach Correct
Answers Pink or red color
Moist appearance
No signs of irritation
What are the characteristics of normal urine Correct Answers
Clear, pale yellow, and odorless
