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NUR 110 Exam 4 Nutrition GI & GU Study
Questions with Detailed Solutions 2026
What would cause an increased BMR?
Fever
Who would have a decreased BMR?
Sleeping, fasting & older adults
Which feeing tube is most appropriate for long term feeding use
Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube)
What findings should lead the nurse to suspect poor nutritional status
Flaky facial skin, facial edema and pale skin color
hypertonic enema
draws water into colon, Fleets enema (cleansing enema)
carminative enema
help to expel flatus from the rectum and provide relief from gaseous
distention (get rid of gas)
return flow enema
expel flatus
Which finding is consistent with BUN elevation other than renal compromise
Dehydrated
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oliguria
Significant decrease in urine production
anuria
Absence or near absence of urine output
nocturia
Nighttime awakening to void
polyuria
Increased urine production
Clients urine output is 75 mL over the past 8 hrs, the nurse recognizes that the
client is experiencing
Oliguria
pyuria
pus in the urine
presence of pus in the urine (pyuria) indicates:
UTI
What medication can cause dark brown/black urine
Levodopa & injectable iron compounds
vagal response
Involuntary response which increases parasympathetic stimulation, causing
decrease in heart rate (can occur with administration of enema
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How do you collect stool specimen for suspected C. diff
Collect 15-30 mL of liquid stool
Macro nutrients
carbohydrates, proteins, and fats (essential)
Micro Nutrients
*essential in diet, act as coenzymes, act as antioxidants
-Required in smaller amounts and body makes small amounts of these on it's
own (vitamins and minerals)
Carbs
Brain and CNS need carbs to function. (breads, grains, potatoes, corn, pastas)
-4kcal/g
-minimum of 50-100g needed to prevent ketosis
Protein
use protein for energy when carb reserves are depleted- nitrogen waste
(nitrogen balance- synthesis vs breakdown)
-4kcal/g, 10-35% of diet
*component of every living cell
Fat
Found in all food groups except fruit, most clinically dense nutrients we have
*most concentrated source of energy
Nur 110
NUR 110 Exam 4 Nutrition GI & GU Study
Questions with Detailed Solutions 2026
What would cause an increased BMR?
Fever
Who would have a decreased BMR?
Sleeping, fasting & older adults
Which feeing tube is most appropriate for long term feeding use
Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube)
What findings should lead the nurse to suspect poor nutritional status
Flaky facial skin, facial edema and pale skin color
hypertonic enema
draws water into colon, Fleets enema (cleansing enema)
carminative enema
help to expel flatus from the rectum and provide relief from gaseous
distention (get rid of gas)
return flow enema
expel flatus
Which finding is consistent with BUN elevation other than renal compromise
Dehydrated
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oliguria
Significant decrease in urine production
anuria
Absence or near absence of urine output
nocturia
Nighttime awakening to void
polyuria
Increased urine production
Clients urine output is 75 mL over the past 8 hrs, the nurse recognizes that the
client is experiencing
Oliguria
pyuria
pus in the urine
presence of pus in the urine (pyuria) indicates:
UTI
What medication can cause dark brown/black urine
Levodopa & injectable iron compounds
vagal response
Involuntary response which increases parasympathetic stimulation, causing
decrease in heart rate (can occur with administration of enema
Nur 110
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How do you collect stool specimen for suspected C. diff
Collect 15-30 mL of liquid stool
Macro nutrients
carbohydrates, proteins, and fats (essential)
Micro Nutrients
*essential in diet, act as coenzymes, act as antioxidants
-Required in smaller amounts and body makes small amounts of these on it's
own (vitamins and minerals)
Carbs
Brain and CNS need carbs to function. (breads, grains, potatoes, corn, pastas)
-4kcal/g
-minimum of 50-100g needed to prevent ketosis
Protein
use protein for energy when carb reserves are depleted- nitrogen waste
(nitrogen balance- synthesis vs breakdown)
-4kcal/g, 10-35% of diet
*component of every living cell
Fat
Found in all food groups except fruit, most clinically dense nutrients we have
*most concentrated source of energy
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