NR 224 / NR224 FUNDAMENTALS FINAL EXAM REVIEW. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

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Question 1. What is the most effective method to prevent the transfer of clostridium difficile (C. Difficile) ? Question 2. What is the term for the [abnormal] method used to assist in stool passag... e by exerting pressure to expel fecal matter through voluntary contraction of the abdominal muscles while maintaining a forced expiration against a closed airway? Question 3. Which patients are at greatest risk for cardiac dysrhythmia and high blood pressure with the Valsalva manuever and MUST avoid straining to pass stool? Question 4. What is the term for a collection of hardened feces in the rectum that cannot be expelled due to unrelieved constipation? Question 5. Where does fecal impaction occur in the colon? Question 6. Least formed stool is present in which portion of the digestive tract? Question 7. Most formed stool is present in which portion of the digestive tract? Question 8. Which position should the patient be in while administering an enema? Question 9. Which factors would contribute to stopping enema administration? Question 10. Which enema solution is the safest for administration because it does NOT create a danger for excess fluid absorption? Question 11. Which enema solution is contraindicated in patients who are dehydrated or young infants because of risk for fluid imbalance? Question 12. Which enema solution is considered to be hypotonic and should NOT be repeated because of the risk of water toxicity or circulatory overload if and because the body absorbs excessive amounts of water? Question 13. Which enema solution lubricates the rectum and allows the feces to absorb the oil making them soft and easier to pass? Question 14. Which enema solution creates intestinal irritation to stimulate peristalsis by using castile soap? Question 15. Which enema solution should used in caution in pregnant women and elderly because it may cause an electrolyte imbalance or damage to intestinal mucosa? Question 16. Which laboratory test is used to measure microscopic amounts of blood in the feces (blood that cannot be seen) Question 17. When analyzing a fecal specimens for ova and parasites, what is required of the stool? Question 18. Which cathartic form is most effective because of its stimulant effect on the rectal mucosa Question 19. Which foods induce a constipating effect? Question 20. Which food induce a laxative effect? Question 21. What are the assessment findings of a normal stoma? Question 22. How does the nurse measure the length of the NG tube for insertion? Question 23. What is the most reliable method of verification for placement of the NG tube? Question 24. What are the ranges for body mass index? Question 25. When energy requirements are completely met or EQUALS kcal intake in food what occurs? Question 26. When kcal intake in food is LESS THAN energy requirements what occurs? Question 27. When kcal intake in food is GREATER THAN energy requirements what occurs? Question 28. Nutrients are absorbed in what portion of the digestive tract? Question 29. Proteins are necessary for _________ balance Question 30. 1 gram of carbohydrates = ____ kcal 4 kcal Question 31. 1 gram of fat = ____ kcal 9 kcal Most calorie dense Question 32. < ___ % of fat intake of daily nutrition is considered a nutritional deficiency Question 33. 1 gram of protein = ___ kcal Question 34. Which amino acids are NOT manufactured by the body and MUST be obtained through diet or external source are known as? Question 35. Which amino acids ARE manufactured by the body? Question 36. The ChooseMyPlate program was developed by whom? Question 37. Which program established guidelines for balancing calories? Question 38. What are the goals of ChooseMyPlate? Question 39. Which measurement is determined by dividing the patients weight in kilograms by height in meters squared and is considered to be the most reliable indicator of nutritional status and health by HCP's? Question 40. Vegans are at risk for which nutritional deficiency? Question 41. Breast milk or formula provides sufficient nutrition for the first _____ to _____ months of life 4 to 6 months [Show More]

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