NR224 Fundamentals Exam with Questions and Verified Solutions

NR224 Fundamentals Exam with Questions and Verified Solutions A guaiac test is ordered for a patient. Which type of blood is the nurse checking for in this patient's stool? a. Bright red blood b. Dark black blood c. Microscopic d. Mucoid ANSWER ANS: C Fecal occult blood tests are used to test for blood that may be present in stool but cannot be seen by the naked eye (microscopic). This is usually indicative of a gastrointestinal bleed. All other options are incorrect. Detecting bright red blood, dark black blood, and blood that contains mucus (mucoid) is not the purpose of a guaiac test. A patient is receiving opioids for pain. Which bowel assessment is a priority? a. Clostridium difficile b. Constipation c. Hemorrhoids d. Diarrhea ANSWER ANS: B Patients receiving opiates for pain after surgery often require a stool softener or laxative to prevent constipation. C. difficile occurs from antibiotics, not opioids. Hemorrhoids are caused by conditions other than opioids. Diarrhea does not occur as frequently as constipation Which nutritional instruction is a priority for the nurse to advise a patient about with an ileostomy? a. Keep fiber low. b. Eat large meals.