Nurs 250 exam 2 (part 2) Questions and Answers
stool specimens- ✔✔-Use a clean, dry container — no urine contamination.
-Wear gloves and use standard precautions.
-Label specimen correctly and send to lab promptly.
types of stool specimens ✔✔Clostridial toxin Assay (c. diff)
Occult Blood (FOBT, guaiac)
Stool culture (C&S), Ova cysts, parasites
Older Adult GI Function- ✔✔-Slower peristalsis → increased constipation risk.
-Decreased saliva production → difficulty chewing/swallowing.
-Reduced gastric acid → slower digestion.
-Weaker abdominal muscles → decreased bowel motility.
-Increased risk of diverticulosis (a condition where small pouches form in the wall of the colon
without inflammation or symptoms)
1 oz= ? mL ✔✔30 mL
ice cubs = ✔✔1/2 volume
ex. 100cc of ice= 50 cc water
Stage 1 pressure ulcer ✔✔intact skin with nonblanchable redness
stage 2 pressure ulcer ✔✔Skin no longer intact, fleshy pink base with a break in skin integrity
This is where Blistering is
stool specimens- ✔✔-Use a clean, dry container — no urine contamination.
-Wear gloves and use standard precautions.
-Label specimen correctly and send to lab promptly.
types of stool specimens ✔✔Clostridial toxin Assay (c. diff)
Occult Blood (FOBT, guaiac)
Stool culture (C&S), Ova cysts, parasites
Older Adult GI Function- ✔✔-Slower peristalsis → increased constipation risk.
-Decreased saliva production → difficulty chewing/swallowing.
-Reduced gastric acid → slower digestion.
-Weaker abdominal muscles → decreased bowel motility.
-Increased risk of diverticulosis (a condition where small pouches form in the wall of the colon
without inflammation or symptoms)
1 oz= ? mL ✔✔30 mL
ice cubs = ✔✔1/2 volume
ex. 100cc of ice= 50 cc water
Stage 1 pressure ulcer ✔✔intact skin with nonblanchable redness
stage 2 pressure ulcer ✔✔Skin no longer intact, fleshy pink base with a break in skin integrity
This is where Blistering is
