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EXAM 1 PNR 207 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Impaired elimination - correct answer- Difficulty in removing
waste products from the body, leading to conditions like
constipation or urinary retention.
UTI - correct answer- Urinary Tract Infection, an infection in any
part of the urinary system, such as the kidneys, bladder, or
urethra.
Chronic kidney disease - correct answer- Progressive loss of
kidney function over time, often leading to the need for dialysis
or kidney transplant.
Dialysis - correct answer- A medical procedure to remove waste
products and excess fluids from the blood when the kidneys are
no longer able to perform this function.
Constipation - correct answer- Difficulty in passing stools, often
associated with hardened feces.
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Stroke - correct answer- A sudden interruption in the blood
supply of the brain, causing brain cells to die.
Surgical patients - correct answer- Individuals who have
undergone a surgical procedure, often requiring post-operative
care and monitoring.
Peristalsis - correct answer- The involuntary constriction and
relaxation of the muscles of the intestine or another canal,
creating wavelike movements that push the contents of the
canal forward.
Enemas - correct answer- A procedure used to introduce a
liquid into the rectum and colon via the anus, often to relieve
constipation or to administer medication or barium.
Retention Enema - correct answer- An enema containing a
substance, such as mineral oil, that softens stool as it is
absorbed and is retained in the colon for a specific period to
facilitate bowel movement.
Cleansing Enema - correct answer- An enema containing
substances, such as soapsuds, tap water, or saline, that
EXAM 1 PNR 207 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Impaired elimination - correct answer- Difficulty in removing
waste products from the body, leading to conditions like
constipation or urinary retention.
UTI - correct answer- Urinary Tract Infection, an infection in any
part of the urinary system, such as the kidneys, bladder, or
urethra.
Chronic kidney disease - correct answer- Progressive loss of
kidney function over time, often leading to the need for dialysis
or kidney transplant.
Dialysis - correct answer- A medical procedure to remove waste
products and excess fluids from the blood when the kidneys are
no longer able to perform this function.
Constipation - correct answer- Difficulty in passing stools, often
associated with hardened feces.
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Stroke - correct answer- A sudden interruption in the blood
supply of the brain, causing brain cells to die.
Surgical patients - correct answer- Individuals who have
undergone a surgical procedure, often requiring post-operative
care and monitoring.
Peristalsis - correct answer- The involuntary constriction and
relaxation of the muscles of the intestine or another canal,
creating wavelike movements that push the contents of the
canal forward.
Enemas - correct answer- A procedure used to introduce a
liquid into the rectum and colon via the anus, often to relieve
constipation or to administer medication or barium.
Retention Enema - correct answer- An enema containing a
substance, such as mineral oil, that softens stool as it is
absorbed and is retained in the colon for a specific period to
facilitate bowel movement.
Cleansing Enema - correct answer- An enema containing
substances, such as soapsuds, tap water, or saline, that
