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Terms in this set (239)
What is the most effective HAND HYGIENE with soap and water is effective to
method to prevent the physically remove C. difficile spores from the hands.
transfer of clostridium (Potter 1092)
difficile (C. Difficile) ?
What is the term for the Valsalva Manuever
[abnormal] method used
to assist in stool passage
by exerting pressure to Normal passage of bowels should be painless,
expel fecal matter through passing soft formed stool
voluntary contraction of
the abdominal muscles
while maintaining a forced
expiration against a closed
airway?
Which patients are at Patients with cardiovascular disease, glaucoma,
greatest risk for cardiac increased intracranial pressure, or a new surgical
dysrhythmia and high wound
blood pressure with the (Potter 1089)
Valsalva manuever and
MUST avoid straining to
pass stool?
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What is the term for a Fecal Impaction
collection of hardened
feces in the rectum that
cannot be expelled due to
unrelieved constipation?
Where does fecal Rectum
impaction occur in the
colon?
Least formed stool is Ascending Colon
present in which portion
of the digestive tract?
Most formed stool is Descending Colon
present in which portion
of the digestive tract?
Which position should the Left Side-Lying or Sim's Position
patient be in while
administering an enema?
Which factors would If bleeding occurs, abdomen becomes rigid and
contribute to stopping distended, pain occurs, or resistance is felt
enema administration?
Which enema solution is Normal Saline [Isotonic Solution]
the safest for
administration because it
does NOT create a danger
for excess fluid
absorption?
Which enema solution is Hypertonic Solution
contraindicated in patients
who are dehydrated or
young infants because of
risk for fluid imbalance?
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Which enema solution is Tap Water [Hypotonic Solution]
considered to be
hypotonic and should
NOT be repeated because
of the risk of water toxicity
or circulatory overload if
and because the body
absorbs excessive
amounts of water?
Which enema solution Oil Retention
lubricates the rectum and
allows the feces to absorb
the oil making them soft
and easier to pass?
Which enema solution Soapsuds
creates intestinal irritation
to stimulate peristalsis by
using castile soap?
Which enema solution Soapsuds
should used in caution in
pregnant women and
elderly because it may
cause an electrolyte
imbalance or damage to
intestinal mucosa?
Guaiac Fecal Occult Blood Test
Which laboratory test is
used to measure Repeat the test at least three times while the patient
microscopic amounts of refrains from ingesting foods (e.g., some raw
blood in the feces (blood vegetables, red meat, poultry, fish) and medications
that cannot be seen) (e.g., vitamin C, aspirin, non steroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs) that cause false-positive results
(Potter 1100)
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NR 224 Fundamentals SKILLS Final Review| 3
versions | 2025-2026 newest update with
complete solutions assuerd success
Terms in this set (239)
What is the most effective HAND HYGIENE with soap and water is effective to
method to prevent the physically remove C. difficile spores from the hands.
transfer of clostridium (Potter 1092)
difficile (C. Difficile) ?
What is the term for the Valsalva Manuever
[abnormal] method used
to assist in stool passage
by exerting pressure to Normal passage of bowels should be painless,
expel fecal matter through passing soft formed stool
voluntary contraction of
the abdominal muscles
while maintaining a forced
expiration against a closed
airway?
Which patients are at Patients with cardiovascular disease, glaucoma,
greatest risk for cardiac increased intracranial pressure, or a new surgical
dysrhythmia and high wound
blood pressure with the (Potter 1089)
Valsalva manuever and
MUST avoid straining to
pass stool?
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,3/1/25, 11:45 AM NR 224 Fundamentals SKILLS Final Review| 3 versions | 2025-2026 newest update with complete solutions assuerd success Flash…
What is the term for a Fecal Impaction
collection of hardened
feces in the rectum that
cannot be expelled due to
unrelieved constipation?
Where does fecal Rectum
impaction occur in the
colon?
Least formed stool is Ascending Colon
present in which portion
of the digestive tract?
Most formed stool is Descending Colon
present in which portion
of the digestive tract?
Which position should the Left Side-Lying or Sim's Position
patient be in while
administering an enema?
Which factors would If bleeding occurs, abdomen becomes rigid and
contribute to stopping distended, pain occurs, or resistance is felt
enema administration?
Which enema solution is Normal Saline [Isotonic Solution]
the safest for
administration because it
does NOT create a danger
for excess fluid
absorption?
Which enema solution is Hypertonic Solution
contraindicated in patients
who are dehydrated or
young infants because of
risk for fluid imbalance?
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Which enema solution is Tap Water [Hypotonic Solution]
considered to be
hypotonic and should
NOT be repeated because
of the risk of water toxicity
or circulatory overload if
and because the body
absorbs excessive
amounts of water?
Which enema solution Oil Retention
lubricates the rectum and
allows the feces to absorb
the oil making them soft
and easier to pass?
Which enema solution Soapsuds
creates intestinal irritation
to stimulate peristalsis by
using castile soap?
Which enema solution Soapsuds
should used in caution in
pregnant women and
elderly because it may
cause an electrolyte
imbalance or damage to
intestinal mucosa?
Guaiac Fecal Occult Blood Test
Which laboratory test is
used to measure Repeat the test at least three times while the patient
microscopic amounts of refrains from ingesting foods (e.g., some raw
blood in the feces (blood vegetables, red meat, poultry, fish) and medications
that cannot be seen) (e.g., vitamin C, aspirin, non steroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs) that cause false-positive results
(Potter 1100)
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