MNA exam 3 Questions with Complete
Solutions
Which of these could interfere with defecation? Using a bedpan, commode, or bathroom
when others are present
A person who must stay in bed most of the Time may have irregular elimination and constipation
because of Lack of activity
Which of these would provide safety for the person during bowel elimination Place the
call light and toilet tissue within the persons catch
Constipation can be relieved by Increasing activity
A person tries several times to have a bowel movement and cannot. Liquid feces seep from the
anus. This probably means the person has A fecal impaction
When the nurse finds a fecal impaction is present, he or she sometimes tries to relieve it by
Removing the fecal mass with a gloved finger
,Good skin care is important when a person has diarrhea because Skin breakdown and
pressure ulcers are risks
When a person has fecal incontinence, it is important to Help the person with elimination
after meals every 2-3 hours
If flatus is not expelled, the person may complain of Abdominal cramping or pain
What is the goal of bowel training? To gain control of bowel movements
When bowel training is planned, which of these is included in the care plan? The usual
Time of day the person has a bowel movement
When the nurse delegates preparing a soapsuds enema for an adult to you, mix 3-5 mL of
Castile soap in 500 to 1000 mL of tap water
When you give an enema of 750-1000 mL, it should be given to the person Over about
10-15 minutes
,If you are giving an enema and the person complains of cramping Clamp the tube until
the cramping subsides
When giving a small volume enema, do not release pressure on the bottle because
Solution will be drawn back into the bottle
When giving a small volume enema Insert the enema tip 2 inches into the rectum
An oil-retention enema is given to Soften the feces and lubricate the rectum
If you feel resistance when you are giving a cleansing enema Stop and report this to the
nurse
When you are caring for a person with any type of ostomy, you know A stoma does not
have sensation and is not painful
Which of these statements is true about ileostomy The skin around the ileostomy can be
irritated by the digestive juices in the stool
, When caring for a person with a stoma, the pouch is Changed every 3-7 days and when it
leaks
The best time to change the ostomy bag is after sleep because The stoma is less likely to
expel stool at this time
When cleaning the skin around the stoma, you use Soap and other cleansing agents as
directed by the nurse
You give the person with an ostomy the right of personal choice when you Allow the
person to manage care when able
Rest and sleep are needed to Restore energy and well being
OBRA requirements related to comfort, rest, and sleep include Adequate ventilation and
room humidity
When a person complains of pain or discomfort The person has pain or discomfort
Solutions
Which of these could interfere with defecation? Using a bedpan, commode, or bathroom
when others are present
A person who must stay in bed most of the Time may have irregular elimination and constipation
because of Lack of activity
Which of these would provide safety for the person during bowel elimination Place the
call light and toilet tissue within the persons catch
Constipation can be relieved by Increasing activity
A person tries several times to have a bowel movement and cannot. Liquid feces seep from the
anus. This probably means the person has A fecal impaction
When the nurse finds a fecal impaction is present, he or she sometimes tries to relieve it by
Removing the fecal mass with a gloved finger
,Good skin care is important when a person has diarrhea because Skin breakdown and
pressure ulcers are risks
When a person has fecal incontinence, it is important to Help the person with elimination
after meals every 2-3 hours
If flatus is not expelled, the person may complain of Abdominal cramping or pain
What is the goal of bowel training? To gain control of bowel movements
When bowel training is planned, which of these is included in the care plan? The usual
Time of day the person has a bowel movement
When the nurse delegates preparing a soapsuds enema for an adult to you, mix 3-5 mL of
Castile soap in 500 to 1000 mL of tap water
When you give an enema of 750-1000 mL, it should be given to the person Over about
10-15 minutes
,If you are giving an enema and the person complains of cramping Clamp the tube until
the cramping subsides
When giving a small volume enema, do not release pressure on the bottle because
Solution will be drawn back into the bottle
When giving a small volume enema Insert the enema tip 2 inches into the rectum
An oil-retention enema is given to Soften the feces and lubricate the rectum
If you feel resistance when you are giving a cleansing enema Stop and report this to the
nurse
When you are caring for a person with any type of ostomy, you know A stoma does not
have sensation and is not painful
Which of these statements is true about ileostomy The skin around the ileostomy can be
irritated by the digestive juices in the stool
, When caring for a person with a stoma, the pouch is Changed every 3-7 days and when it
leaks
The best time to change the ostomy bag is after sleep because The stoma is less likely to
expel stool at this time
When cleaning the skin around the stoma, you use Soap and other cleansing agents as
directed by the nurse
You give the person with an ostomy the right of personal choice when you Allow the
person to manage care when able
Rest and sleep are needed to Restore energy and well being
OBRA requirements related to comfort, rest, and sleep include Adequate ventilation and
room humidity
When a person complains of pain or discomfort The person has pain or discomfort
