PROMOTING BOWEL ELIMINATION 6TH
EDITION PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS SOLVED STUDY GUIDE
◉ 1. The nurse has assessed that a patient's stool has changed from
brown to dark black and sticky. The nurse suspects: Answer: presence
of occult blood.
◉ 2. The nurse has documented that a patient has had two episodes of
steatorrhea, which means that the character of the stool is: Answer:
frothy and foul smelling.
◉ 3. The nurse should plan interventions to combat constipation in a
patient: Answer: who just completed barium studies of the bowel.
◉ 4. An elderly patient who routinely takes the bulk-forming laxative
psyllium (Metamucil) is counseled by the home health nurse that in
order to prevent constipation and possible fecal impaction, this patient
should be sure to take: Answer: the medication with a large amount of
fluid.
◉ 5. A patient calls the nurse at the health clinic and reports that since
his trip to Mexico, he has been experiencing diarrhea. The nurse
suggests he try the antidiarrheal drug: Answer: loperamide
(Imodium).
◉ 6. An elderly resident in a long-term care facility has experienced
constant diarrhea for 3 days and is now exhibiting signs and
, symptoms of dehydration. The nurse initiates an intervention to offer
small amounts of ________ frequently. Answer: Gatorade
◉ 7. A patient who has started antibiotic therapy is having diarrhea as
a side effect of the medication. The nurse should encourage the
patient to eat: Answer: yogurt.
◉ 8. The nurse caring for a patient with lactose intolerance would
anticipate the need to offer interventions for: Answer: diarrhea
◉ 9. A nurse has performed abdominal assessments on four patients.
After reviewing the findings, the nurse is least concerned about
problems with bowel elimination for the patient with abdomen _____
bowel sounds in all four quadrants. Answer: nondistended, soft, with
active
◉ 10. A nurse is monitoring bowel elimination of a patient who has a
history of constipation. The nurse implements measures to assist with
bowel elimination if the patient has not had a bowel movement within
how many days? Answer: 3
◉ 11. A patient has just completed a series of upper gastrointestinal
tract radiographs that involved the use of barium as a contrast agent.
Which measure will this patient need to help excrete the barium?
Answer: Laxatives and fluid intake increased to 3.5 L
◉ 12. An ambulatory clinic patient telephones to report diarrhea and
to ask for advice on medication to manage it. The best response by the
nurse is, "Do not use antidiarrheal medication for longer than _____
hours without calling back for an appointment." Answer: 48
EDITION PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS SOLVED STUDY GUIDE
◉ 1. The nurse has assessed that a patient's stool has changed from
brown to dark black and sticky. The nurse suspects: Answer: presence
of occult blood.
◉ 2. The nurse has documented that a patient has had two episodes of
steatorrhea, which means that the character of the stool is: Answer:
frothy and foul smelling.
◉ 3. The nurse should plan interventions to combat constipation in a
patient: Answer: who just completed barium studies of the bowel.
◉ 4. An elderly patient who routinely takes the bulk-forming laxative
psyllium (Metamucil) is counseled by the home health nurse that in
order to prevent constipation and possible fecal impaction, this patient
should be sure to take: Answer: the medication with a large amount of
fluid.
◉ 5. A patient calls the nurse at the health clinic and reports that since
his trip to Mexico, he has been experiencing diarrhea. The nurse
suggests he try the antidiarrheal drug: Answer: loperamide
(Imodium).
◉ 6. An elderly resident in a long-term care facility has experienced
constant diarrhea for 3 days and is now exhibiting signs and
, symptoms of dehydration. The nurse initiates an intervention to offer
small amounts of ________ frequently. Answer: Gatorade
◉ 7. A patient who has started antibiotic therapy is having diarrhea as
a side effect of the medication. The nurse should encourage the
patient to eat: Answer: yogurt.
◉ 8. The nurse caring for a patient with lactose intolerance would
anticipate the need to offer interventions for: Answer: diarrhea
◉ 9. A nurse has performed abdominal assessments on four patients.
After reviewing the findings, the nurse is least concerned about
problems with bowel elimination for the patient with abdomen _____
bowel sounds in all four quadrants. Answer: nondistended, soft, with
active
◉ 10. A nurse is monitoring bowel elimination of a patient who has a
history of constipation. The nurse implements measures to assist with
bowel elimination if the patient has not had a bowel movement within
how many days? Answer: 3
◉ 11. A patient has just completed a series of upper gastrointestinal
tract radiographs that involved the use of barium as a contrast agent.
Which measure will this patient need to help excrete the barium?
Answer: Laxatives and fluid intake increased to 3.5 L
◉ 12. An ambulatory clinic patient telephones to report diarrhea and
to ask for advice on medication to manage it. The best response by the
nurse is, "Do not use antidiarrheal medication for longer than _____
hours without calling back for an appointment." Answer: 48
