Rasmussen NUR2571 Final (GI/GU) Exam Questions AND
Correct Answers
A barium enema is contraindicated for what condition?
a. Crohn's Disease
b. Diverticulitis
c. Colon Cancer
d. Constipation - ✔✔Answer: B; A barium enema can be used
to detect colon cancer and will not have an adverse affect on
a patient who is constipated. Barium enema's are used to find
diverticuli, but when these are in a state of inflammation the
test is contraindicated.
A nurse is instructing an older adult client about cataract
prevention. The nurse will instruct the client that which
factors increase the incidence of cataract development?
Select all that apply.
a. Ultraviolet light
b. Injury
c. Vitamin A
d. Viral infections
e. Eyestrain - ✔✔Answer: A, B, D; Ultraviolet light, injury,
and viral infections increase the incidence of cataract
development. The nurse recommends the use of sunglasses,
eye protection, and safety throughout the lifespan. Vitamin A
and eyestrain do not increase the risk of cataract
development.
, A patient admitted with appendicitis is scheduled for an
appendectomy tomorrow. As the nurse you are evaluating the
patients pain, the patient states their pain suddenly went
away. What does this indicate? - ✔✔Sudden relief of pain
indicates that the appendix has ruptured.
This is a medical emergency that will require the patient to
go in for emergency surgery.
A ruptured appendix places the patient at a high risk for
developing septicemia.
Appendicitis (Patho) - ✔✔Infection of the appendix causes
inflammation and blockage, possibly leading to rupture.
Appendicitis (S/S) - ✔✔Generalized abdominal pain that
progressively worsens.
Nausea and vomiting
Localized RLQ pain (McBurney's Point)**
Rebound tenderness.
Appendicitis (Treatment & Interventions) - ✔✔Surgical
removal of the appendix.
Place the patient in semi-fowlers position on their right side
to prevent spread of infection.
Apply cold packs for discomfort.
Correct Answers
A barium enema is contraindicated for what condition?
a. Crohn's Disease
b. Diverticulitis
c. Colon Cancer
d. Constipation - ✔✔Answer: B; A barium enema can be used
to detect colon cancer and will not have an adverse affect on
a patient who is constipated. Barium enema's are used to find
diverticuli, but when these are in a state of inflammation the
test is contraindicated.
A nurse is instructing an older adult client about cataract
prevention. The nurse will instruct the client that which
factors increase the incidence of cataract development?
Select all that apply.
a. Ultraviolet light
b. Injury
c. Vitamin A
d. Viral infections
e. Eyestrain - ✔✔Answer: A, B, D; Ultraviolet light, injury,
and viral infections increase the incidence of cataract
development. The nurse recommends the use of sunglasses,
eye protection, and safety throughout the lifespan. Vitamin A
and eyestrain do not increase the risk of cataract
development.
, A patient admitted with appendicitis is scheduled for an
appendectomy tomorrow. As the nurse you are evaluating the
patients pain, the patient states their pain suddenly went
away. What does this indicate? - ✔✔Sudden relief of pain
indicates that the appendix has ruptured.
This is a medical emergency that will require the patient to
go in for emergency surgery.
A ruptured appendix places the patient at a high risk for
developing septicemia.
Appendicitis (Patho) - ✔✔Infection of the appendix causes
inflammation and blockage, possibly leading to rupture.
Appendicitis (S/S) - ✔✔Generalized abdominal pain that
progressively worsens.
Nausea and vomiting
Localized RLQ pain (McBurney's Point)**
Rebound tenderness.
Appendicitis (Treatment & Interventions) - ✔✔Surgical
removal of the appendix.
Place the patient in semi-fowlers position on their right side
to prevent spread of infection.
Apply cold packs for discomfort.
