PRN 1178 CCC2 Exam 3 Questions
with 100% Correct Answers
Lower Gastrointestinal Anatomy Correct Answer: Small Intestine: Duodenum,
Jejenum, Ilieum
Large Intestine: Secum, Colon, Rectum, Anal Canal
Focused Assessment of Lower GI Correct Answer: Inspection, Auscultation,
Palpation
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) Correct Answer: symptom complex marked by
abdominal pain and altered bowel function (typically constipation, diarrhea, or
alternating constipation and diarrhea) for which no organic cause can be
determined; mucus in stool, bloating, relief upon defecation
IBS health promotion Correct Answer: Keep Food and Fluid Diary, make note of
foods/fluids ingested triggers symptoms. Consume 2-3 L of water per day,
increase fiber intake, manage stress
IBS-C medications Correct Answer: Lubrprostone (Amitiza), Docusate Sodium
(Colace) Linaclotide (Linzess)
IBS-D Medications Correct Answer: Loperamide (Immodium), Psyllium
(Metamucil) Alosteron
diverticulousis Correct Answer: abnormal side pocket in intestinal wall causing
inflammation
Diverticulousis Health Promotion Correct Answer: Increase Fiber Intake, increase
water intake at least 2L daily, avoid popcorn or seeds, if prescribed take Colace
as prescribed
, Ingestion of popcorn and/or seeds may lead to what inflammatory disease?
Correct Answer: Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis Correct Answer: inflammation/infection of the diverticula
complications of diverticulitis Correct Answer: perforation, peritonitis, bleeding
Types of Mechanical Obstructions Correct Answer: Tumor, Hernia, adhesions,
volvulus, intussusception
Hernia Mechanial Obstruction Correct Answer: Protrudes and Kinks
Intussusception Obstruction Correct Answer: Telescopes into the intestines
Volvulus obstruction Correct Answer: twisting of the intestine on itself
nonmechanical obstruction Correct Answer: a situation in which bowel is
blocked due to neurogenic disorders, vascular disorders, electrolyte
imbalances, inflammatory Responses
Nursing Management for Obstructions Correct Answer: Auscltaete 4 quadrants
for 5 minutes each, NPO, manage IV fluids, encourage ambulation, Semi-fowlers
positon
What instances should the nurse call MD due to bowel obstructions? Correct
Answer: Fecal odor emesis, pain management brings no relief to patient
ulcerative colitis Correct Answer: chronic inflammation of the colon with
presence of ulcers
Chrohn's disease Correct Answer: chronic inflammatory process involving any
portion of the GI tract from the mouth to the anus; can skip segements
with 100% Correct Answers
Lower Gastrointestinal Anatomy Correct Answer: Small Intestine: Duodenum,
Jejenum, Ilieum
Large Intestine: Secum, Colon, Rectum, Anal Canal
Focused Assessment of Lower GI Correct Answer: Inspection, Auscultation,
Palpation
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) Correct Answer: symptom complex marked by
abdominal pain and altered bowel function (typically constipation, diarrhea, or
alternating constipation and diarrhea) for which no organic cause can be
determined; mucus in stool, bloating, relief upon defecation
IBS health promotion Correct Answer: Keep Food and Fluid Diary, make note of
foods/fluids ingested triggers symptoms. Consume 2-3 L of water per day,
increase fiber intake, manage stress
IBS-C medications Correct Answer: Lubrprostone (Amitiza), Docusate Sodium
(Colace) Linaclotide (Linzess)
IBS-D Medications Correct Answer: Loperamide (Immodium), Psyllium
(Metamucil) Alosteron
diverticulousis Correct Answer: abnormal side pocket in intestinal wall causing
inflammation
Diverticulousis Health Promotion Correct Answer: Increase Fiber Intake, increase
water intake at least 2L daily, avoid popcorn or seeds, if prescribed take Colace
as prescribed
, Ingestion of popcorn and/or seeds may lead to what inflammatory disease?
Correct Answer: Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis Correct Answer: inflammation/infection of the diverticula
complications of diverticulitis Correct Answer: perforation, peritonitis, bleeding
Types of Mechanical Obstructions Correct Answer: Tumor, Hernia, adhesions,
volvulus, intussusception
Hernia Mechanial Obstruction Correct Answer: Protrudes and Kinks
Intussusception Obstruction Correct Answer: Telescopes into the intestines
Volvulus obstruction Correct Answer: twisting of the intestine on itself
nonmechanical obstruction Correct Answer: a situation in which bowel is
blocked due to neurogenic disorders, vascular disorders, electrolyte
imbalances, inflammatory Responses
Nursing Management for Obstructions Correct Answer: Auscltaete 4 quadrants
for 5 minutes each, NPO, manage IV fluids, encourage ambulation, Semi-fowlers
positon
What instances should the nurse call MD due to bowel obstructions? Correct
Answer: Fecal odor emesis, pain management brings no relief to patient
ulcerative colitis Correct Answer: chronic inflammation of the colon with
presence of ulcers
Chrohn's disease Correct Answer: chronic inflammatory process involving any
portion of the GI tract from the mouth to the anus; can skip segements
