NUR 152 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | NUR 152
STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
A client's last bowel movement was 4 days ago and oral laxatives and dietary changes have failed to
prompt a bowel movement. How should the nurse position the client in anticipation of administering a
cleansing enema? - ✔✔left side-lying
Chap 38 pg 1440
A client's recent diagnosis of colorectal cancer has required a hemicolectomy (removal of part of the
bowel) and the creation of a colostomy. The nurse would recognize that the client's stoma is health when
it appears what color? - ✔✔dark pink and moist
Chap 38 pg 1447
The nurse is teaching a client with a new ostomy about skin care to preserve tissue integrity at the
stomal site. Which teaching will the nurse provide regarding cleansing the stoma? - ✔✔Use water and
mild soap
Chap 38 pg 1471
The nurse is preparing a client to receive a hypertonic enema solution. Into which position will the nurse
place the client? - ✔✔Sims
Chap 38 pg 1454
The nurse in an outpatient provider's office is caring for a client with persistent flatus. Which client
teaching will the nurse provide as to why some foods cause flatus? - ✔✔"Certain vegetables ca cause
flatus, as they are more difficult to digest?"
Chap 38 pg 1449
While administering a cleansing enema, the client displays lightheadedness, nausea, and has clammy
skin. The nurse would implement which priority action? - ✔✔Stop the procedure, monitor heart rate
and blood pressure.
Chap 38 pg 1439
A client scheduled for a colonoscopy is scheduled to receive a hypertonic enema prior to the procedure.
A hypertonic enema is classified as which type of enema? - ✔✔cleansing enema
The nurse is educating a parent who has called the clinic reporting the child is experiencing diarrhea.
What suggestions should the nurse provide to the parent? - ✔✔-provide a diet high in complex
carbohydrates, meats, fruits, and vegetables
-assume an age appropriate diet when possible
STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
A client's last bowel movement was 4 days ago and oral laxatives and dietary changes have failed to
prompt a bowel movement. How should the nurse position the client in anticipation of administering a
cleansing enema? - ✔✔left side-lying
Chap 38 pg 1440
A client's recent diagnosis of colorectal cancer has required a hemicolectomy (removal of part of the
bowel) and the creation of a colostomy. The nurse would recognize that the client's stoma is health when
it appears what color? - ✔✔dark pink and moist
Chap 38 pg 1447
The nurse is teaching a client with a new ostomy about skin care to preserve tissue integrity at the
stomal site. Which teaching will the nurse provide regarding cleansing the stoma? - ✔✔Use water and
mild soap
Chap 38 pg 1471
The nurse is preparing a client to receive a hypertonic enema solution. Into which position will the nurse
place the client? - ✔✔Sims
Chap 38 pg 1454
The nurse in an outpatient provider's office is caring for a client with persistent flatus. Which client
teaching will the nurse provide as to why some foods cause flatus? - ✔✔"Certain vegetables ca cause
flatus, as they are more difficult to digest?"
Chap 38 pg 1449
While administering a cleansing enema, the client displays lightheadedness, nausea, and has clammy
skin. The nurse would implement which priority action? - ✔✔Stop the procedure, monitor heart rate
and blood pressure.
Chap 38 pg 1439
A client scheduled for a colonoscopy is scheduled to receive a hypertonic enema prior to the procedure.
A hypertonic enema is classified as which type of enema? - ✔✔cleansing enema
The nurse is educating a parent who has called the clinic reporting the child is experiencing diarrhea.
What suggestions should the nurse provide to the parent? - ✔✔-provide a diet high in complex
carbohydrates, meats, fruits, and vegetables
-assume an age appropriate diet when possible
