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Science Medicine Nursing
NUR 257 Final exam with question and answer
100%correct
A patient is not have daily bowel D. Laxatives should not be routinely taken due to
movements and has begun taking a destruction of nerve endings in
laxative for this problem. What
should the nurse educate the patient
about regarding laxative use?
A. When taking the laxatives, plenty
of fluid should be taken as well.
B. The laxatives should be taken no
more than 3 times a week or laxative
addiction will result.
C. Laxatives should not be routinely
taken due to destruction of nerve
endings in the colon.
D. Laxatives should never be the first
response for the treatment of
constipation; natural methods should
be employed first.
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A client with an infection in the area A. Crohn's Disease
between the internal and external
sphincters. In which chronic disease
is this condition commonly seen?
A. Crohn's Disease
B. diverticulosis
C. ulcerative colitis
D. irritable bowel syndrome
The nurse is caring for a patient who C. High Fowler's
has had an appendectomy. What is
the best position for the nurse to
maintain the patient in after surgery?
A. Prone
B. Sims' left lateral
C. High Fowler's
D. Supine with the head of the bed
elevated 15 degrees
A curse caring for a client with small- D. Administering I.V. fluids
bowel obstruction should plan to
implement which nursing
interventions first?
A. Administering pain medication
B. Obtaining a blood sample for
laboratory studies
C. Preparing to insert a nasogastric
(NG) tube
D. Administering I.V. fluids
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A client has been experiencing lower A. water and electrolyte absorption
GI difficulties that have increased in
severity, and the gastroenterologist
is concerned that the client's bowel
is not functioning properly. What
function of the lower GI tract is most
likely to be affected by the client's
disorder?
A. water and electrolyte absorption
B. protein digestion
C. fat digestion
D. All options are correct
The nurse observes the physician C. Rovsing sign
palpating the abdomen of a client
that is suspected of having acute
appendicitis. When the abdomen is
pressed in the left lower quadrant
the client complains of pain on the
right side. What does the nurse
understand this assessment
technique is referred to?
A. Referred pain
B. Rebound pain
C. Rovsing sign
D. Cremasteric reflex
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A positive Rovsing's sign is indicative B. Left lower quadrant
of appendicitis. A nurse knows to
assess for this indicator by palpating
the:
A. Right lower quadrant
B. Left lower quadrant
C. Right upper quadrant
D. Left upper quadrant
Which type of diarrhea is caused by B. Secretory diarrhea
increased production of water and
electrolytes by the intestinal mucosa
and their secretion into the intestinal
lumen?
A. Osmotic diarrhea
B. Secretory diarrhea
C. Mixed diarrhea
D. Diarrheal disease
Which is the most prominent signs of B. Intermittent pain and diarrhea
inflammatory bowel disease?
A. Abdominal distention and
constipation
B. Intermittent pain and diarrhea
C. Hyperactive bowel sounds and
constipation
D. Increased peristalsis and diarrhea
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Science Medicine Nursing
NUR 257 Final exam with question and answer
100%correct
A patient is not have daily bowel D. Laxatives should not be routinely taken due to
movements and has begun taking a destruction of nerve endings in
laxative for this problem. What
should the nurse educate the patient
about regarding laxative use?
A. When taking the laxatives, plenty
of fluid should be taken as well.
B. The laxatives should be taken no
more than 3 times a week or laxative
addiction will result.
C. Laxatives should not be routinely
taken due to destruction of nerve
endings in the colon.
D. Laxatives should never be the first
response for the treatment of
constipation; natural methods should
be employed first.
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A client with an infection in the area A. Crohn's Disease
between the internal and external
sphincters. In which chronic disease
is this condition commonly seen?
A. Crohn's Disease
B. diverticulosis
C. ulcerative colitis
D. irritable bowel syndrome
The nurse is caring for a patient who C. High Fowler's
has had an appendectomy. What is
the best position for the nurse to
maintain the patient in after surgery?
A. Prone
B. Sims' left lateral
C. High Fowler's
D. Supine with the head of the bed
elevated 15 degrees
A curse caring for a client with small- D. Administering I.V. fluids
bowel obstruction should plan to
implement which nursing
interventions first?
A. Administering pain medication
B. Obtaining a blood sample for
laboratory studies
C. Preparing to insert a nasogastric
(NG) tube
D. Administering I.V. fluids
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A client has been experiencing lower A. water and electrolyte absorption
GI difficulties that have increased in
severity, and the gastroenterologist
is concerned that the client's bowel
is not functioning properly. What
function of the lower GI tract is most
likely to be affected by the client's
disorder?
A. water and electrolyte absorption
B. protein digestion
C. fat digestion
D. All options are correct
The nurse observes the physician C. Rovsing sign
palpating the abdomen of a client
that is suspected of having acute
appendicitis. When the abdomen is
pressed in the left lower quadrant
the client complains of pain on the
right side. What does the nurse
understand this assessment
technique is referred to?
A. Referred pain
B. Rebound pain
C. Rovsing sign
D. Cremasteric reflex
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A positive Rovsing's sign is indicative B. Left lower quadrant
of appendicitis. A nurse knows to
assess for this indicator by palpating
the:
A. Right lower quadrant
B. Left lower quadrant
C. Right upper quadrant
D. Left upper quadrant
Which type of diarrhea is caused by B. Secretory diarrhea
increased production of water and
electrolytes by the intestinal mucosa
and their secretion into the intestinal
lumen?
A. Osmotic diarrhea
B. Secretory diarrhea
C. Mixed diarrhea
D. Diarrheal disease
Which is the most prominent signs of B. Intermittent pain and diarrhea
inflammatory bowel disease?
A. Abdominal distention and
constipation
B. Intermittent pain and diarrhea
C. Hyperactive bowel sounds and
constipation
D. Increased peristalsis and diarrhea
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