Fundamentals Of Nursing Practice Quiz 15

April 9, 2021

Fundamentals of Nursing Practice Quiz 15

Is your knowledge about the foundation of nursing well and sound? This quiz will question your ability to handle different nursing procedures, and other concepts covered by Fundamentals of Nursing.

Topics

Topics or concepts included in this exam are:

Drug Administration
Nursing Procedures and Skills
Various questions about Fundamentals of Nursing

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Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.
You are given one minute per question. Spend your time wisely!
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Fundamentals of Nursing Practice Quiz 15

1 / 10

Which goal is the most appropriate for clients with diarrhea related to ingestion of an antibiotic for an upper respiratory infection?

The client will wear a medical alert bracelet for antibiotic allergy.

The client will return to his or her previous fecal elimination pattern.

The client verbalizes the need to take an antidiarrheal medication PRN.

The client will increase intake of insoluble fiber such as grains, rice, and cereals.

2 / 10

Which statement by a patient with an ileostomy alert the nurse to the need for further education?

“I don’t expect to have much of a problem with fecal odor.”

“I will have to take special precaution to protect my skin around the stoma.”

“I’m going to have to irrigate my stoma so I have a bowel movement every morning.”

“I should avoid gas forming foods like beans to limit funny noises from the stoma.”

3 / 10

A patient with the diagnosis of diverticulosis is advised to eat a diet high in fiber. What should the nurse recommend that the patient eat to best increase the bulk and fecal material?

Whole wheat bread

White rice

Pasta

Kale

4 / 10

A client with a new stoma who has not had a bowel movement since surgery last week reports feeling nauseous. What is the appropriate nursing action?

Prepare to irrigate the colostomy.

After assessing the stoma and surrounding skin, notify the surgeon.

Assess bowel sounds and administer antiemetic.

Administer a bulk forming laxative, and encourage increased fluids and exercise.

5 / 10

Which of the following is most likely to validate that a client is experiencing intestinal bleeding?

Large quantities of fat mixed with pale yellow liquid stool

Brown, formed stool

Semi soft tar colored stools

Narrow, Pencil shaped stool

6 / 10

A practitioner orders a return flow enema (Harris flush drip) for an adult patient with flatulence. When preparing to administer this enema The nurse compares the steps of a return flow enema with cleansing enemas. What should the nurse do that is unique to a return flow enema?

Lubricate the last 2 inches of the rectal tube.

Insert the rectal tube about 4 inches into the anus.

Raise the solution container about 12 inches above the anus.

Lower the solution container after instilling about 150 mL of solution.

7 / 10

The nurse assesses a client’s abdomen several days after abdominal surgery. It is firm, distended, and painful to palpate. The client reports feeling “bloated” the nurse consult with the surgeon, who orders an enema. The nurse prepares to give what kind of enema?

Soapsuds

Retention

Return flow

Oil retention

8 / 10

A nurse determines that a fracture bedpan should be used for the patient who:

has a spinal cord injury.

is on bedrest.

has dementia.

is obese.

9 / 10

The nurse is most likely to report which finding to the primary care provider for a client who has an established colostomy?

The stoma extends 1/2 inch above the abdomen.

The skin under the appliance looks red briefly after removing the appliance.

The stoma color is a deep red purple.

An ascending colostomy just delivers liquid feces.

10 / 10

A nurse discourages a patient from straining excessively when attempting to have a bowel movement. What physiological response primarily may be prevented by avoiding straining on defecation?

Incontinence

Dysrhythmias

Fecal impaction

Rectal hemorrhoids

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Q.1 The nurse is most likely to report which finding to the primary care provider for a client who has an established colostomy?

A. The stoma extends 1/2 inch above the abdomen.

B. The skin under the appliance looks red briefly after removing the appliance.

C. The stoma color is a deep red purple.

D. An ascending colostomy just delivers liquid feces.

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Q.2 Which goal is the most appropriate for clients with diarrhea related to ingestion of an antibiotic for an upper respiratory infection?

A. The client will wear a medical alert bracelet for antibiotic allergy.

B. The client will return to his or her previous fecal elimination pattern.

C. The client verbalizes the need to take an antidiarrheal medication PRN.

D. The client will increase intake of insoluble fiber such as grains, rice, and cereals.

View Answer

Q.3 A client with a new stoma who has not had a bowel movement since surgery last week reports feeling nauseous. What is the appropriate nursing action?

A. Prepare to irrigate the colostomy.

B. After assessing the stoma and surrounding skin, notify the surgeon.

C. Assess bowel sounds and administer antiemetic.

D. Administer a bulk forming laxative, and encourage increased fluids and exercise.

View Answer

Q.4 The nurse assesses a client’s abdomen several days after abdominal surgery. It is firm, distended, and painful to palpate. The client reports feeling “bloated” the nurse consult with the surgeon, who orders an enema. The nurse prepares to give what kind of enema?

A. Soapsuds

B. Retention

C. Return flow

D. Oil retention

View Answer

Q.5 Which of the following is most likely to validate that a client is experiencing intestinal bleeding?

A. Large quantities of fat mixed with pale yellow liquid stool

B. Brown, formed stool

C. Semi soft tar colored stools

D. Narrow, Pencil shaped stool

View Answer

Q.6 A nurse determines that a fracture bedpan should be used for the patient who:

A. has a spinal cord injury.

B. is on bedrest.

C. has dementia.

D. is obese.

View Answer

Q.7 A patient with the diagnosis of diverticulosis is advised to eat a diet high in fiber. What should the nurse recommend that the patient eat to best increase the bulk and fecal material?

A. Whole wheat bread

B. White rice

C. Pasta

D. Kale

View Answer

Q.8 Which statement by a patient with an ileostomy alert the nurse to the need for further education?

A. “I don’t expect to have much of a problem with fecal odor.”

B. “I will have to take special precaution to protect my skin around the stoma.”

C. “I’m going to have to irrigate my stoma so I have a bowel movement every morning.”

D. “I should avoid gas forming foods like beans to limit funny noises from the stoma.”

View Answer

Q.9 A practitioner orders a return flow enema (Harris flush drip) for an adult patient with flatulence. When preparing to administer this enema The nurse compares the steps of a return flow enema with cleansing enemas. What should the nurse do that is unique to a return flow enema?

A. Lubricate the last 2 inches of the rectal tube.

B. Insert the rectal tube about 4 inches into the anus.

C. Raise the solution container about 12 inches above the anus.

D. Lower the solution container after instilling about 150 mL of solution.

View Answer

Q.10 A nurse discourages a patient from straining excessively when attempting to have a bowel movement. What physiological response primarily may be prevented by avoiding straining on defecation?

A. Incontinence

B. Dysrhythmias

C. Fecal impaction

D. Rectal hemorrhoids

View Answer

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Fundamentals of Nursing Practice Quiz 15

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Guidelines

Q.1 The nurse is most likely to report which finding to the primary care provider for a client who has an established colostomy?

Q.2 Which goal is the most appropriate for clients with diarrhea related to ingestion of an antibiotic for an upper respiratory infection?

Q.3 A client with a new stoma who has not had a bowel movement since surgery last week reports feeling nauseous. What is the appropriate nursing action?

Q.4 The nurse assesses a client’s abdomen several days after abdominal surgery. It is firm, distended, and painful to palpate. The client reports feeling “bloated” the nurse consult with the surgeon, who orders an enema. The nurse prepares to give what kind of enema?

Q.5 Which of the following is most likely to validate that a client is experiencing intestinal bleeding?

Q.6 A nurse determines that a fracture bedpan should be used for the patient who:

Q.7 A patient with the diagnosis of diverticulosis is advised to eat a diet high in fiber. What should the nurse recommend that the patient eat to best increase the bulk and fecal material?

Q.8 Which statement by a patient with an ileostomy alert the nurse to the need for further education?

Q.9 A practitioner orders a return flow enema (Harris flush drip) for an adult patient with flatulence. When preparing to administer this enema The nurse compares the steps of a return flow enema with cleansing enemas. What should the nurse do that is unique to a return flow enema?

Q.10 A nurse discourages a patient from straining excessively when attempting to have a bowel movement. What physiological response primarily may be prevented by avoiding straining on defecation?

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