NSG 202 Exam 1 Practice Questions

Concept: Elimination

**1. What is a common cause of constipation?**
a. Increased fluid intake
b. Regular exercise
c. Anticholinergic medications
d. Psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid

**2. What is the most common cause of diarrhea according to the notes?**
a. Antibiotics
b. Viruses
c. Opioids
d. Diabetes mellitus

**3. Which of the following is a risk factor for constipation?**
a. Regular bowel habits
b. High-fiber diet
c. Inactivity
d. Adequate fluid intake

**4. What is the recommended intervention for acute infectious diarrhea?**
a. Long-term use of laxatives
b. Restricting fluid intake
c. Replacement of fluids and electrolytes
d. High-fiber diet

**5. Which diagnostic test involves direct observation to identify the cause of bowel elimination
problems?**
a. Stool culture
b. Colonoscopy
c. Computed tomography (CT) scan
d. X-rays

**6. How can a false positive result be avoided during a colonoscopy?**
a. Avoiding red meat
b. Drinking red Kool-Aid
c. Consuming blue-colored foods
d. Fasting before the procedure

**7. What dietary practice is recommended for promoting normal bowel elimination?**
a. Low-residue foods
b. Avoiding fruits and vegetables
c. High animal fat intake
d. Whole grains and fresh fruits

,**8. What intervention is suggested for preventing fecal impaction?**
a. Administration of enemas
b. Digital removal of stool
c. Increased fluid intake
d. High-fiber diet

**9. What is a common cause of flatulence?**
a. Decreased intestinal motility
b. Opiates
c. Hemorrhoids
d. Electrolyte imbalance

**10. Which intervention is appropriate for managing diarrhea?**
a. Increasing intestinal muscle tone
b. Hydrating adequately
c. Avoiding antidiarrheal agents
d. Ignoring the cause

**11. What is a complication of constipation that can result from straining during defecation?**
a. Hemorrhoids
b. Diverticulosis
c. Gastroenteritis
d. Peritonitis

**12. What is the primary intervention for managing incontinence?**
a. Digital removal of stool
b. Medication management
c. Intravenous therapy
d. High-fiber diet

**13. What is a common cause of diarrhea mentioned in the notes?**
a. Low-fiber diet
b. Excess fluid intake
c. Anticholinergic medications
d. C-diff infection

**14. What screening is recommended for colon cancer every 10 years?**
a. Occult blood screening
b. Prostate cancer screening
c. Hemorrhoidectomy
d. Colonoscopy

**15. What is the most effective way to physically remove C-diff spores from hands?**

, a. Hand sanitizer
b. Handwashing with soap and water
c. Wearing gloves
d. Using alcohol wipes

**16. What is the cardinal sign of peritonitis?**
a. Abdominal distention
b. Rigid board-like abdomen
c. Bloody diarrhea
d. Nausea and vomiting

**17. What is the recommended interval for colonoscopy screening for individuals with a family
history of colon cancer?**
a. Every 5 years
b. Every 10 years
c. Every year
d. After age 50

**18. What drug is commonly used for the prevention of fecal impaction?**
a. Loperamide
b. Bisacodyl
c. Colace
d. Psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid

**19. What is the primary cause of diverticulitis according to the notes?**
a. Low-fiber diet
b. High-fiber diet
c. Anticholinergic drugs
d. Antibiotic use

**20. What is a potential complication of severe fecal impaction?**
a. Gastroenteritis
b. Intestinal obstruction
c. Hemorrhoids
d. Diarrhea

**21. Which intervention is appropriate for managing hemorrhoids?**
a. Increased fluid intake
b. Bulk laxatives
c. Excision of external hemorrhoids
d. Antibiotics

**22. What intervention is recommended for flatulence caused by reduced intestinal motility?
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