Flatulence may be caused by which of the following?
a. abdominal surgery
b. carbonated beverages
c. cabbage or beans
d. all of the above - Answers d
Stoma output from which location could be less irritating to the skin because it is less acidic?
a. cecum
b. descending colon
c. ileum
d. ascending colon - Answers b
which of the following is not a routine reason that an enema would be given?
a. constipation management
b. pre-procedural colon cleansing
c. medication administration
d. replacement of fluids - Answers d
because the ECG is the most common procedure used to diagnose cardiac disease, the AUA must
a. know where electrodes and leads are to be placed to get the most accurate tracing
b. be able to recognize and correct the most common types of artifacts
c. be familiar with the proper use of the ECG machine available in his facility
d. all of the above - Answers d
the ostomy pouch is typically emptied every
a. 12-24 hours
b. 1-2 days
c. 2-3 days
, d. 3-5 days - Answers a
Most patients should void within _____ hours of having the urinary catheter removed
a. 4
b. 8
c. 2
d. 6 - Answers b
before adding anything to the enteral tube, you should
a. check placement to ensure tip is in the stomach
b. elevate the head 15 to 20 degrees
c. position the patient in the supine position
d. flush the tube with at least 100 mL water - Answers a
signs and symptoms of fecal impaction include
a. increased appetite
b. loose stools
c. distended neck veins
d. hyperactive bowel sounds - Answers b
without a clot activator, whole blood typically clots in ____ minutes.
a. 30 to 60
b. 60 to 90
c. 5 to 10
d. 1 to 2 - Answers a
the patient care technician should notify the nurse if the patient
a. does not have a BM daily
b. has no BM for seven days
c. has no BM for three days