NSG-3800 EXAM 3 MAJOR REVIEW UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. Risk factors for incontinence
Answer:
Age-related changes in the urinary tract Caregiver or toilet unavailable Cognitive disturbances—dementia,
Parkinson disease Recent pregnancy/vaginal surgery Diabetes Genitourinary surgery High-impact exercise
Immobility Incompetent urethra due to trauma or sphincter relaxation Medications—diuretic, sedative,
hypnotic, and opioid agents
Question:
2. __________________________ such as gentamycin, vancomycin, amphotericin B, metformin,and
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should be discontinued before contrast media administration.
Answer:
Nephrotoxic medications
Question:
3. Before giving contrast media, make sure to
Answer:
discontinue nephrotoxic medications
Question:
4. S/S of stomatitis
Answer:
Mild erythema Edema Ulcerations Bleeding
- You want to monitor H&H, INR and PT Secondary infection
Question:
5. Nursing interventions for stomatitis
Answer:
Avoid foods that cause pain and irritation Finish entire prescription of antibiotics Educate on proper oral
hygiene
Question:
6. If a patient with stomatitis cannot tolerate a soft toothbrush, what can be an alternative?
Answer:
rinsing or irrigating with a solution of ½ to 1 teaspoon of baking soda (or ¼ teaspoon salt) in 8oz of water
is recommended
Question:
7. Complications for Crohn's disease
Answer:
Intestinal obstruction or stricture formation Perineal disease Fluid/Electrolyte imbalances Hypokalemia
Malnutrition from malabsorption Fistula and abscess formation
, Question:
8. S/S of Ulcerative colitis
Answer:
LLQ Abdominal cramps Hyperactive to normal bowel sounds Bloody or purulent diarrhea Intermittent
tenesmus (recurrent or continual evacuation of bowels) Pallor Fatigue Anorexia Weight loss Fever
Vomiting Dehydration 6 or more liquid stools/day Hypoalbuminemia Electrolyte imbalances Anemia
frequently develops
Question:
9. Nursing interventions for ulcerative colitis
Answer:
Provide bowel rest Low-residue, high-protein, high-calorie diet
-"Residue = undigested food, including fiber, that makes up stool"
- So what foods might you encourage your patient to avoid?
Educate on avoidance of cold foods and smoking Pain relief Maintain fluid intake Skin care Monitor for
complications
Question:
10. Dicyclomine is used for
Answer:
IBS
Antispasmodic for abdominal pain
Side effects:
- Drowsiness
- Alteration of food taste
Take exactly as directed
Question:
11. Senna Medications are used for
Answer:
stool softeners
Avoid milk or anti acids within one hour of taking
Cramping and abdominal discomfort are the most common side effects
Question:
12. octreotide is given for
Answer:
esophageal varices
It is an antidiarrheal to decrease GI bleeding and diarrhea
Question:
13. Tube feeding rate
Answer:
20-50ml/hr for continuous
Question:
14. S/S hiatal hernia
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. Risk factors for incontinence
Answer:
Age-related changes in the urinary tract Caregiver or toilet unavailable Cognitive disturbances—dementia,
Parkinson disease Recent pregnancy/vaginal surgery Diabetes Genitourinary surgery High-impact exercise
Immobility Incompetent urethra due to trauma or sphincter relaxation Medications—diuretic, sedative,
hypnotic, and opioid agents
Question:
2. __________________________ such as gentamycin, vancomycin, amphotericin B, metformin,and
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should be discontinued before contrast media administration.
Answer:
Nephrotoxic medications
Question:
3. Before giving contrast media, make sure to
Answer:
discontinue nephrotoxic medications
Question:
4. S/S of stomatitis
Answer:
Mild erythema Edema Ulcerations Bleeding
- You want to monitor H&H, INR and PT Secondary infection
Question:
5. Nursing interventions for stomatitis
Answer:
Avoid foods that cause pain and irritation Finish entire prescription of antibiotics Educate on proper oral
hygiene
Question:
6. If a patient with stomatitis cannot tolerate a soft toothbrush, what can be an alternative?
Answer:
rinsing or irrigating with a solution of ½ to 1 teaspoon of baking soda (or ¼ teaspoon salt) in 8oz of water
is recommended
Question:
7. Complications for Crohn's disease
Answer:
Intestinal obstruction or stricture formation Perineal disease Fluid/Electrolyte imbalances Hypokalemia
Malnutrition from malabsorption Fistula and abscess formation
, Question:
8. S/S of Ulcerative colitis
Answer:
LLQ Abdominal cramps Hyperactive to normal bowel sounds Bloody or purulent diarrhea Intermittent
tenesmus (recurrent or continual evacuation of bowels) Pallor Fatigue Anorexia Weight loss Fever
Vomiting Dehydration 6 or more liquid stools/day Hypoalbuminemia Electrolyte imbalances Anemia
frequently develops
Question:
9. Nursing interventions for ulcerative colitis
Answer:
Provide bowel rest Low-residue, high-protein, high-calorie diet
-"Residue = undigested food, including fiber, that makes up stool"
- So what foods might you encourage your patient to avoid?
Educate on avoidance of cold foods and smoking Pain relief Maintain fluid intake Skin care Monitor for
complications
Question:
10. Dicyclomine is used for
Answer:
IBS
Antispasmodic for abdominal pain
Side effects:
- Drowsiness
- Alteration of food taste
Take exactly as directed
Question:
11. Senna Medications are used for
Answer:
stool softeners
Avoid milk or anti acids within one hour of taking
Cramping and abdominal discomfort are the most common side effects
Question:
12. octreotide is given for
Answer:
esophageal varices
It is an antidiarrheal to decrease GI bleeding and diarrhea
Question:
13. Tube feeding rate
Answer:
20-50ml/hr for continuous
Question:
14. S/S hiatal hernia
