BSN 205 Elimination Test 2
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Question 1 of 4
The nurse is providing care to a completely bedbound patient who does not have a continence
problem. Which nursing action meets this patient's elimination needs?
Offering a bedpan to the patient
Ordering adult diapers for the patient
Assisting the patient to the bathroom
Preparing the bedside commode for the patient - Answer: Offering a bedpan to the patient
A patient who is bedbound should be offered a bedpan to meet elimination needs.
Question 2 of 4
Which patient would benefit from a bedside commode?
A completely bedbound patient
A patient who is unable to ambulate even with assistance
A patient requiring a lift device for transfer to a chair
A patient who has difficulty ambulating to the bathroom - Answer: A patient who has difficulty
ambulating to the bathroom
A patient who has difficulty ambulating to the bathroom would benefit by having a bedside
commode.
Previous
Question 3 of 4
The nurse limits a patient to 10 minutes on the bedpan to decrease the risk for which adverse
reaction?
Hemorrhoids
Rectal bleeding
Skin breakdown
Fatigue - Answer: Skin breakdown
,Patients are limited to 10 minutes on the bedpan to decrease the risk for skin breakdown from
pressure points pressing on a hard bedpan surface for a prolonged time. This can result in tissue
injury and possibly pressure ulcers. In addition, it is uncomfortable.
Question 4 of 4
The nurse is caring for a patient who requires a bedpan for toileting. Which interventions should the
nurse anticipate specific to the patient's comfort needs?
Select all that apply.
Promptly respond to a patient's call for toileting.
Perform perineal care after bedpan use.
Close the curtains around the patient's bed.
Ensure correct placement on the bedpan.
Assist the patient, as needed, to the commode. - Answer: Promptly respond to a patient's call for
toileting.
Close the curtains around the patient's bed.
Ensure correct placement on the bedpan.
Question 1 of 4
A patient with a new ostomy asks the wound ostomy continence nurse (WOCN) the purpose of doing
ostomy care. When answering the patient, the nurse would take into consideration which purposes?
Select all that apply.
It protects the stoma and skin.
It reduces fecal drainage.
It allows the stoma and skin to be assessed.
It frees the patient from requiring an ostomy pouch.
It promotes patient comfort. - Answer: It protects the stoma and skin.
It allows the stoma and skin to be assessed.
It promotes patient comfort.
Question 2 of 4
What are some reasons for using ostomy appliances for a patient with a bowel diversion?
Select all that apply.
Question 2 of 4
, What are some reasons for using ostomy appliances for a patient with a bowel diversion?
Select all that apply.
Skin protection
Drainage collection
Stoma assessment
Self-esteem enhancement
Odor control - Answer: Skin protection
Drainage collection
Odor control
Question 3 of 4
Place the ostomy care events in their appropriate order.
Remove and dispose of the used ostomy pouch.
Cleanse the area surrounding the stoma.
Assess the integrity of the stoma and peristomal skin.
Measure the stoma.
Prepare the new pouch to fit stoma.
Apply the new pouch. - Answer:
Question 4 of 4
The nurse is performing ostomy care on a patient with a colostomy. Which key principles should the
nurse keep in mind while moving through the procedure?
The procedure should be performed at least every 10 hours.
Cool water with adhesive remover mixed into it is applied to remove any residue.
Small amounts of effluent are allowed to drain onto the abdomen during the procedure.
The stoma and peristomal area is washed using water only. - Answer: The stoma and peristomal
area is washed using water only.
The stoma and peristomal area should be washed gently with water only because soap may dry the
skin, resulting in potential complications.
Question 1 of 4
Questions and Complete Detailed
Answers
Question 1 of 4
The nurse is providing care to a completely bedbound patient who does not have a continence
problem. Which nursing action meets this patient's elimination needs?
Offering a bedpan to the patient
Ordering adult diapers for the patient
Assisting the patient to the bathroom
Preparing the bedside commode for the patient - Answer: Offering a bedpan to the patient
A patient who is bedbound should be offered a bedpan to meet elimination needs.
Question 2 of 4
Which patient would benefit from a bedside commode?
A completely bedbound patient
A patient who is unable to ambulate even with assistance
A patient requiring a lift device for transfer to a chair
A patient who has difficulty ambulating to the bathroom - Answer: A patient who has difficulty
ambulating to the bathroom
A patient who has difficulty ambulating to the bathroom would benefit by having a bedside
commode.
Previous
Question 3 of 4
The nurse limits a patient to 10 minutes on the bedpan to decrease the risk for which adverse
reaction?
Hemorrhoids
Rectal bleeding
Skin breakdown
Fatigue - Answer: Skin breakdown
,Patients are limited to 10 minutes on the bedpan to decrease the risk for skin breakdown from
pressure points pressing on a hard bedpan surface for a prolonged time. This can result in tissue
injury and possibly pressure ulcers. In addition, it is uncomfortable.
Question 4 of 4
The nurse is caring for a patient who requires a bedpan for toileting. Which interventions should the
nurse anticipate specific to the patient's comfort needs?
Select all that apply.
Promptly respond to a patient's call for toileting.
Perform perineal care after bedpan use.
Close the curtains around the patient's bed.
Ensure correct placement on the bedpan.
Assist the patient, as needed, to the commode. - Answer: Promptly respond to a patient's call for
toileting.
Close the curtains around the patient's bed.
Ensure correct placement on the bedpan.
Question 1 of 4
A patient with a new ostomy asks the wound ostomy continence nurse (WOCN) the purpose of doing
ostomy care. When answering the patient, the nurse would take into consideration which purposes?
Select all that apply.
It protects the stoma and skin.
It reduces fecal drainage.
It allows the stoma and skin to be assessed.
It frees the patient from requiring an ostomy pouch.
It promotes patient comfort. - Answer: It protects the stoma and skin.
It allows the stoma and skin to be assessed.
It promotes patient comfort.
Question 2 of 4
What are some reasons for using ostomy appliances for a patient with a bowel diversion?
Select all that apply.
Question 2 of 4
, What are some reasons for using ostomy appliances for a patient with a bowel diversion?
Select all that apply.
Skin protection
Drainage collection
Stoma assessment
Self-esteem enhancement
Odor control - Answer: Skin protection
Drainage collection
Odor control
Question 3 of 4
Place the ostomy care events in their appropriate order.
Remove and dispose of the used ostomy pouch.
Cleanse the area surrounding the stoma.
Assess the integrity of the stoma and peristomal skin.
Measure the stoma.
Prepare the new pouch to fit stoma.
Apply the new pouch. - Answer:
Question 4 of 4
The nurse is performing ostomy care on a patient with a colostomy. Which key principles should the
nurse keep in mind while moving through the procedure?
The procedure should be performed at least every 10 hours.
Cool water with adhesive remover mixed into it is applied to remove any residue.
Small amounts of effluent are allowed to drain onto the abdomen during the procedure.
The stoma and peristomal area is washed using water only. - Answer: The stoma and peristomal
area is washed using water only.
The stoma and peristomal area should be washed gently with water only because soap may dry the
skin, resulting in potential complications.
Question 1 of 4
