BSN 206 BOWEL ELIMINATION OSTOMY CARE FINAL QUIZ
(REMOTELY PROCTORED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2027
UPDATE 100% CORRECT
Question 1.
Which of the following is considered a sterile procedure and therefore requires sterile
gloves?
A. Preparing a soap suds enema for administration.
B. Pouching an ostomy.
C. Administering a cleansing enema.
D. None of the above.
Correct Answer: D. None of the above.
Question 2.
The nurse has documented that a client has had two episodes of steatorrhea, which means
that the character of the stool is:
A. very liquid and streaked with blood.
B. frothy and foul smelling.
C. hard and clay colored.
D. soft and filled with mucus.
Correct Answer: B. frothy and foul smelling.
Question 3.
The nurse reminds the client that digestion of food is a complex process with much of the
food breaking down in intestines. The small intestine functions to:
A. absorb food substances from the bloodstream.
B. propel waste material toward the anus.
C. reabsorb sodium and chlorides.
D. return water from the waste material to the bloodstream.
Correct Answer: A. absorb food substances from the bloodstream.
, Question 4.
The nurse understands the important role in helping the client with an ostomy accept their
change in self-image. Which of the following indicates the client is having difficulty with
this change in body image?
A. The client is willing to look at the stoma.
B. The client is asking many questions.
C. The client continues to rely on the nurse to change the ostomy pouch.
D. The client holds a gauze pad over the stoma while cleaning the peristomal skin.
Correct Answer: C. The client continues to rely on the nurse to change the
ostomy pouch.
Question 5.
The nurse is pouching a new ostomy. The client asks why the nurse always measures the
size of the stoma, stating, "Don't you remember how large to cut the opening?" Which of
the following would be an inaccurate response by the nurse and would require correction?
A. "Too large an opening will permit fecal drainage to come in contact with peristomal skin,
causing irritation."
B. "The stoma typically increases in size with the passage of time."
C. "It is important to have the correct size for a proper fit and protection of your skin."
D. "The stoma will shrink and reach usual stoma size in about 6 weeks."
Correct Answer: B. "The stoma typically increases in size with the passage of
time."
Question 6.
A client was using laxatives 3 times daily to lose weight. After stopping laxative use, the
client has difficulty with constipation and wonders if laxatives should be taken again.
Which information will the nurse share with the client?
A. Laxatives cause the body to become malnourished, so when the client begins eating
again, the body absorbs all of the food, and no waste products are produced.
B. Laxatives can cause trauma to the intestinal lining and scarring may result, leading to
decreased peristalsis.
C. Long-term use of emollient laxatives is effective for treatment of chronic constipation
and may be useful in certain situations.
D. Long-term laxative use causes the bowel to become less responsive to stimuli, and
constipation may occur.
Correct Answer: D. Long-term laxative use causes the bowel to become less
responsive to stimuli, and constipation may occur.
Question 7.
From the following, choose the correct equipment to bring to the bedside to administer the
commercially prepared Fleet enema. (Select all that apply.)
(REMOTELY PROCTORED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2027
UPDATE 100% CORRECT
Question 1.
Which of the following is considered a sterile procedure and therefore requires sterile
gloves?
A. Preparing a soap suds enema for administration.
B. Pouching an ostomy.
C. Administering a cleansing enema.
D. None of the above.
Correct Answer: D. None of the above.
Question 2.
The nurse has documented that a client has had two episodes of steatorrhea, which means
that the character of the stool is:
A. very liquid and streaked with blood.
B. frothy and foul smelling.
C. hard and clay colored.
D. soft and filled with mucus.
Correct Answer: B. frothy and foul smelling.
Question 3.
The nurse reminds the client that digestion of food is a complex process with much of the
food breaking down in intestines. The small intestine functions to:
A. absorb food substances from the bloodstream.
B. propel waste material toward the anus.
C. reabsorb sodium and chlorides.
D. return water from the waste material to the bloodstream.
Correct Answer: A. absorb food substances from the bloodstream.
, Question 4.
The nurse understands the important role in helping the client with an ostomy accept their
change in self-image. Which of the following indicates the client is having difficulty with
this change in body image?
A. The client is willing to look at the stoma.
B. The client is asking many questions.
C. The client continues to rely on the nurse to change the ostomy pouch.
D. The client holds a gauze pad over the stoma while cleaning the peristomal skin.
Correct Answer: C. The client continues to rely on the nurse to change the
ostomy pouch.
Question 5.
The nurse is pouching a new ostomy. The client asks why the nurse always measures the
size of the stoma, stating, "Don't you remember how large to cut the opening?" Which of
the following would be an inaccurate response by the nurse and would require correction?
A. "Too large an opening will permit fecal drainage to come in contact with peristomal skin,
causing irritation."
B. "The stoma typically increases in size with the passage of time."
C. "It is important to have the correct size for a proper fit and protection of your skin."
D. "The stoma will shrink and reach usual stoma size in about 6 weeks."
Correct Answer: B. "The stoma typically increases in size with the passage of
time."
Question 6.
A client was using laxatives 3 times daily to lose weight. After stopping laxative use, the
client has difficulty with constipation and wonders if laxatives should be taken again.
Which information will the nurse share with the client?
A. Laxatives cause the body to become malnourished, so when the client begins eating
again, the body absorbs all of the food, and no waste products are produced.
B. Laxatives can cause trauma to the intestinal lining and scarring may result, leading to
decreased peristalsis.
C. Long-term use of emollient laxatives is effective for treatment of chronic constipation
and may be useful in certain situations.
D. Long-term laxative use causes the bowel to become less responsive to stimuli, and
constipation may occur.
Correct Answer: D. Long-term laxative use causes the bowel to become less
responsive to stimuli, and constipation may occur.
Question 7.
From the following, choose the correct equipment to bring to the bedside to administer the
commercially prepared Fleet enema. (Select all that apply.)
