age 1 of 65
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Sigmoidoscopy ......ANSWER........visualization of the anal canal,
rectum and sigmoid colon with use of a rigid or flexible scope
Physician may perform a biopsy during the exam, remove
polyps, or coagulate sources of bleeding in the area
Recommended as a screen for colon cancer for middle or older
adults
commonly done every 5 years for middle aged and older adults
Colonscopy ......ANSWER........visualization of the rectum, colon,
entire large intestine, and distal small bowel
,age 2 of 65
flexible scope inserted into the rectum and advanced to the
cecum
Useful in detection of lower GI disease, cancer screening
KUB (flat plate of abdomen) ......ANSWER........anterior to
posterior x-ray view of the abdomen
detection of gallstones, fecal impaction, and distended bowel
Cystoscopy ......ANSWER........direct visualization of the urethra,
bladder, and ureteral orifices by insertion of a scope
may be used to obtain biopsies and treat pathology of
visualized areas
requires use of anesthesia: general, spinal or local
NPO for 8 hours prior if general anesthesia
,age 3 of 65
Clear liquids for 8 hours prior for local anesthesia
Loss ......ANSWER........the undesired change or removal of a
valued object, person, or situation
actual loss ......ANSWER........Includes the death of a loved one
(or relationship), theft, deterioration, destruction, and natural
disaster.
Can be identified by others, not just the person experiencing it
Perceived loss ......ANSWER........internal, identified only by the
person experiencing it (i.e. woman diagnosed with STI feeling
she lost her purity)
Physical loss ......ANSWER........includes injuries, removal of an
organ, and loss of function
Psychological loss ......ANSWER........aka internal loss
, age 4 of 65
Challenge our belief system. Commonly seen in the areas of
sexuality, control, fairness, meaning, and trust.
External loss ......ANSWER........actual losses of objects that are
important to the person because of their cost or sentimental
value
can be brought about by theft, destruction, or disasters
Environmental loss ......ANSWER........involves a change in the
familiar, even if the change is perceived as positive
moving to a new home, getting a new job, going to college
Loss of significant relationships ......ANSWER........Includes actual
loss of spouses, siblings, family members, or significant others
through death, divorce, or separation
NUR 215 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026
ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES || 100% GUARANTEED
PASS <BRAND NEW VERSION>
Sigmoidoscopy ......ANSWER........visualization of the anal canal,
rectum and sigmoid colon with use of a rigid or flexible scope
Physician may perform a biopsy during the exam, remove
polyps, or coagulate sources of bleeding in the area
Recommended as a screen for colon cancer for middle or older
adults
commonly done every 5 years for middle aged and older adults
Colonscopy ......ANSWER........visualization of the rectum, colon,
entire large intestine, and distal small bowel
,age 2 of 65
flexible scope inserted into the rectum and advanced to the
cecum
Useful in detection of lower GI disease, cancer screening
KUB (flat plate of abdomen) ......ANSWER........anterior to
posterior x-ray view of the abdomen
detection of gallstones, fecal impaction, and distended bowel
Cystoscopy ......ANSWER........direct visualization of the urethra,
bladder, and ureteral orifices by insertion of a scope
may be used to obtain biopsies and treat pathology of
visualized areas
requires use of anesthesia: general, spinal or local
NPO for 8 hours prior if general anesthesia
,age 3 of 65
Clear liquids for 8 hours prior for local anesthesia
Loss ......ANSWER........the undesired change or removal of a
valued object, person, or situation
actual loss ......ANSWER........Includes the death of a loved one
(or relationship), theft, deterioration, destruction, and natural
disaster.
Can be identified by others, not just the person experiencing it
Perceived loss ......ANSWER........internal, identified only by the
person experiencing it (i.e. woman diagnosed with STI feeling
she lost her purity)
Physical loss ......ANSWER........includes injuries, removal of an
organ, and loss of function
Psychological loss ......ANSWER........aka internal loss
, age 4 of 65
Challenge our belief system. Commonly seen in the areas of
sexuality, control, fairness, meaning, and trust.
External loss ......ANSWER........actual losses of objects that are
important to the person because of their cost or sentimental
value
can be brought about by theft, destruction, or disasters
Environmental loss ......ANSWER........involves a change in the
familiar, even if the change is perceived as positive
moving to a new home, getting a new job, going to college
Loss of significant relationships ......ANSWER........Includes actual
loss of spouses, siblings, family members, or significant others
through death, divorce, or separation
