9/7/25, 7:53 PM NR 224: Final Exam
NURS 224 COMPREHENSIVE TEST BANK FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED AND 100 % ANSWERS (DETAILED
AND ELABORATED) A+ GRADED LATEST UPDATE 2025-2026
Which enema solution is Normal Saline [Isotonic Solution]
the safest for
administration because it
does NOT create a danger
for excess fluid
absorption?
Which enema solution is Hypertonic Solution
contraindicated in patients
who are dehydrated or
young infants because of
risk for fluid imbalance?
Which enema solution is Tap Water [Hypotonic Solution]
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?
Which enema solution Oil Retention
lubricates the rectum and
allows the feces to absorb
the oil making them soft
and easier to pass?
Which enema solution Soapsuds
creates intestinal irritation
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to stimulate peristalsis by
using castile soap?
Which enema solution Soapsuds
should used in caution in
pregnant women and
elderly because it may
cause an electrolyte
imbalance or damage to
intestinal mucosa?
Guaiac Fecal Occult Blood Test
Which laboratory test is
used to measure Repeat the test at least three times while the patient
refrains from ingesting foods (e.g., some raw
microscopic amounts of vegetables, red meat, poultry, fish) and medications (e.g.,
blood in the feces (blood vitamin C, aspirin, non steroidal anti-inflammatory
that cannot be seen) drugs) that cause false-positive results (Potter 1100)
The stool MUST be warm.
When analyzing a fecal
specimens for ova and If the stool specimen remains at room temperature,
bacteriological changes can alter the test results
parasites, what is required of
the stool?
Which cathartic form is Cathartic Suppositories
most effective because of
its stimulant effect on the
rectal mucosa
(Example: Dulcolax)?
Which foods induce a cheese, lean meats, eggs, and pasta
constipating effect?
Which food induce a laxative fruits, vegetables, bran, chocolate, alcohol, and coffee
effect?
bright pink or brick red
What are the assessment
findings of a normal stoma? Notify HCP of stoma is blue, purple, brown, or black
which indicates circulation problem to the stoma
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How does the nurse measure Tip of the nose --> earlobe --> xiphoid process
the length of the NG tube
for insertion?
X-ray
What is the most reliable
method of verification for
Other methods include: pH test (aspirate and inspect color)
placement of the NG tube?
Normal = 19-24
Overweight = 25-29
What are the ranges for body
Obese = 30-39
mass index?
Extremely Obese
= > 40
When energy requirements Weight does not change
are completely met or
EQUALS kcal intake in
food what occurs?
When kcal intake in food is Loose weight
LESS THAN energy
requirements what
occurs?
When kcal intake in food is Gain weight
GREATER THAN energy
requirements what
occurs?
Nutrients are absorbed in Small intestine [duodenum]
what portion of the
digestive tract?
Proteins are necessary for Positive protein and nitrogen balance for healing, growth, and
___________________ balanc tissue repair
e
1 gram of carbohydrates =kcal 4 kcal
9 kcal
1 gram of fat = kcal
Most calorie dense
< ___ % of fat intake of daily < 10%
nutrition is considered a
nutritional deficiency
1 gram of protein = ___ kcal 4 kcal
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Which amino acids are NOT Indispensable amino acids
manufactured by the body
and MUST be obtained
through diet or external
source are known as?
Which amino acids ARE Dispensable amino acids
manufactured by the body?
The ChooseMyPlate U.S. Department of Agriculture
program was developed
by whom?
Which program established ChooseMyPlate
guidelines for balancing
calories?
decreasing portion size, increasing healthy food intake,
What are the goals of increase water consumption, maintain body weight in a
ChooseMyPlate?
healthy range, increase activity, decrease salt intake,
increase fruit, vegetable, and whole grain intake
Which measurement is Body Mass Index [BMI]
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?
Vegans are at risk for which Vitamin B12 deficiency b/c the vitamin is only found in
nutritional deficiency? animal sources and vegans ONLY consume plant
products
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NURS 224 COMPREHENSIVE TEST BANK FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED AND 100 % ANSWERS (DETAILED
AND ELABORATED) A+ GRADED LATEST UPDATE 2025-2026
Which enema solution is Normal Saline [Isotonic Solution]
the safest for
administration because it
does NOT create a danger
for excess fluid
absorption?
Which enema solution is Hypertonic Solution
contraindicated in patients
who are dehydrated or
young infants because of
risk for fluid imbalance?
Which enema solution is Tap Water [Hypotonic Solution]
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?
Which enema solution Oil Retention
lubricates the rectum and
allows the feces to absorb
the oil making them soft
and easier to pass?
Which enema solution Soapsuds
creates intestinal irritation
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,9/7/25, 7:53 PM NR 224: Final Exam
to stimulate peristalsis by
using castile soap?
Which enema solution Soapsuds
should used in caution in
pregnant women and
elderly because it may
cause an electrolyte
imbalance or damage to
intestinal mucosa?
Guaiac Fecal Occult Blood Test
Which laboratory test is
used to measure Repeat the test at least three times while the patient
refrains from ingesting foods (e.g., some raw
microscopic amounts of vegetables, red meat, poultry, fish) and medications (e.g.,
blood in the feces (blood vitamin C, aspirin, non steroidal anti-inflammatory
that cannot be seen) drugs) that cause false-positive results (Potter 1100)
The stool MUST be warm.
When analyzing a fecal
specimens for ova and If the stool specimen remains at room temperature,
bacteriological changes can alter the test results
parasites, what is required of
the stool?
Which cathartic form is Cathartic Suppositories
most effective because of
its stimulant effect on the
rectal mucosa
(Example: Dulcolax)?
Which foods induce a cheese, lean meats, eggs, and pasta
constipating effect?
Which food induce a laxative fruits, vegetables, bran, chocolate, alcohol, and coffee
effect?
bright pink or brick red
What are the assessment
findings of a normal stoma? Notify HCP of stoma is blue, purple, brown, or black
which indicates circulation problem to the stoma
2/55
,9/7/25, 7:53 PM NR 224: Final Exam
How does the nurse measure Tip of the nose --> earlobe --> xiphoid process
the length of the NG tube
for insertion?
X-ray
What is the most reliable
method of verification for
Other methods include: pH test (aspirate and inspect color)
placement of the NG tube?
Normal = 19-24
Overweight = 25-29
What are the ranges for body
Obese = 30-39
mass index?
Extremely Obese
= > 40
When energy requirements Weight does not change
are completely met or
EQUALS kcal intake in
food what occurs?
When kcal intake in food is Loose weight
LESS THAN energy
requirements what
occurs?
When kcal intake in food is Gain weight
GREATER THAN energy
requirements what
occurs?
Nutrients are absorbed in Small intestine [duodenum]
what portion of the
digestive tract?
Proteins are necessary for Positive protein and nitrogen balance for healing, growth, and
___________________ balanc tissue repair
e
1 gram of carbohydrates =kcal 4 kcal
9 kcal
1 gram of fat = kcal
Most calorie dense
< ___ % of fat intake of daily < 10%
nutrition is considered a
nutritional deficiency
1 gram of protein = ___ kcal 4 kcal
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, 9/7/25, 7:53 PM NR 224: Final Exam
Which amino acids are NOT Indispensable amino acids
manufactured by the body
and MUST be obtained
through diet or external
source are known as?
Which amino acids ARE Dispensable amino acids
manufactured by the body?
The ChooseMyPlate U.S. Department of Agriculture
program was developed
by whom?
Which program established ChooseMyPlate
guidelines for balancing
calories?
decreasing portion size, increasing healthy food intake,
What are the goals of increase water consumption, maintain body weight in a
ChooseMyPlate?
healthy range, increase activity, decrease salt intake,
increase fruit, vegetable, and whole grain intake
Which measurement is Body Mass Index [BMI]
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?
Vegans are at risk for which Vitamin B12 deficiency b/c the vitamin is only found in
nutritional deficiency? animal sources and vegans ONLY consume plant
products
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