NUR380 Exam3 Unquiz questions

The nurse is providing education to a patient who has been prescribed both an antacid and a cimetidine (Tagamet). Which instruction should the nurse give the patient about taking the medications? A) "take the antacid 1 hour after the ranitidine." B) "the antacid and ranitidine should be taken at the same time for better effect." C) "take the antacid 15 minutes before the ranitidine." D) "take the antacid 30 minutes after the ranitidine."

A) "take the antacid 1 hour after the ranitidine."

Match the following classification used for constipation with its mechanism of action and example. Is this example from A) bulk forming, B) stool softener and lubricant, C) saline and osmotic solutions or D) stimulant laxatives? Psyllium

A) bulk forming

Match the following classification used for constipation with its mechanism of action and example. Is this example from A) bulk forming, B) stool softener and lubricant, C) saline and osmotic solutions or D) stimulant laxatives? absorbs water and increases bulk, increases peristalsis

A) bulk forming

Match the following classification used for constipation with its mechanism of action and example. Is this example from A) bulk forming, B) stool softener and lubricant, C) saline and osmotic solutions or D) stimulant laxatives? methylcellulose

A) bulk forming

A nurse is teaching patients with GERD about foods to avoid. Which foods would the nurse include in the teaching? (select all that apply) A) chocolate B) decaf coffee C) citrus fruits D) peppermint E) tomato sauce

A, C, D, E

A nurse assesses a patient who reports pain in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen. Which focused assessments would the nurse complete? (select all that apply) A) obtain a scan of the patient's bladder B) review the patient's serum ammonia level C) assess the patient's blood glucose D) palpate the patient's spleen E) auscultate for an abdominal aorta aneurysm

B and C

The nurse working with patients who have GI problems knows that which lab values are related to what organ dysfunctions? (select all that apply) A) alanine aminotransferase: biliary system B) ammonia: liver C) amylase: liver D) lipase: pancreas E) urine urobilinogen

B and D

A nurse assesses patients on the medical surgical unit. Which patient is at greatest risk for the development of bacterial cystitis? A) a 36 year old female who has never been pregnant B) a 42 year old male who is prescribed cyclophosphamide C) a 58 year old female who is not taking estrogen replacement D) a 77 year old male with mild congestive heart failure

C) a 58 year old female who is not taking estrogen replacement

Match the following classification used for constipation with its mechanism of action and example. Is this example from A) bulk forming, B) stool softener and lubricant, C) saline and osmotic solutions or D) stimulant laxatives? - retention of fluid in intestinal lumen

C) saline and osmotic solutions

Match the following classification used for constipation with its mechanism of action and example. Is this example from A) bulk forming, B) stool softener and lubricant, C) saline and osmotic solutions or D) stimulant laxatives? Fleet Enema

C) saline and osmotic solutions

Match the following classification used for constipation with its mechanism of action and example. Is this example from A) bulk forming, B) stool softener and lubricant, C) saline and osmotic solutions or D) stimulant laxatives? magnesium citrate

C) saline and osmotic solutions

A client is receiving bolus feedings through a small-bore nasoduodenal tube. What action by the nurse is the priority? A) auscultate lung sounds after each feeding B) weigh the client daily on the same scale C) check tube placement every 8 hours D) check tube placement before each feeding

D) check tube placement before each feeding

Match the following classification used for constipation with its mechanism of action and example. Is this example from A) bulk forming, B) stool softener and lubricant, C) saline and osmotic solutions or D) stimulant laxatives? bisacodyl

D) stimulant laxatives

A 34-year-old female patient with a new ileostomy asks how much drainage to expect. The nurse explains that after the bowel adjusts to the ileostomy, the usual drainage will be about _____ cups. a. 2 b. 4 c. 3 d. 5

a. 2

Match the following classification used for constipation with its mechanism of action and example. Is this example from A) bulk forming, B) stool softener and lubricant, C) saline and osmotic solutions or D) stimulant laxatives? docusate

B) stool softener and lubricant

Match the following classification used for constipation with its mechanism of action and example. Is this example from A) bulk forming, B) stool softener and lubricant, C) saline and osmotic solutions or D) stimulant laxatives? lubricates intestinal tract and softens feces, no change in peristalsis

B) stool softener and lubricant

Match the following classification used for constipation with its mechanism of action and example. Is this example from A) bulk forming, B) stool softener and lubricant, C) saline and osmotic solutions or D) stimulant laxatives? mineral oil

B) stool softener and lubricant

A nurse obtains a patient's health history at a community health clinic. Which statement alerts the nurse to provide health teaching to this patient? A) "I drink two glasses of red wine each week." B) "I take a lot of Tylenol for my arthritis pain." C) "I have a cousin who died of liver cancer." D) "I got a hepatitis vaccine before traveling."

B) "I take a lot of Tylenol for my arthritis pain."

Which care activity for a patient with a paralytic ileus is appropriate for the registered nurse (RN) to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? A) NG tube irrigation B) applying petroleum jelly to the lips C) auscultation for bowel sounds D) assessment of the nares for irritation

B) applying petroleum jelly to the lips

Match the following classification used for constipation with its mechanism of action and example. Is this example from A) bulk forming, B) stool softener and lubricant, C) saline and osmotic solutions or D) stimulant laxatives? increase peristalsis by irritating colon wall

D) stimulant laxatives

Match the following classification used for constipation with its mechanism of action and example. Is this example from A) bulk forming, B) stool softener and lubricant, C) saline and osmotic solutions or D) stimulant laxatives? senna

D) stimulant laxatives

A patient had an upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage and now has a NG tube. What comfort measure may the nurse delegate to the UAP? A) lavaging the tube with ice water B) performing frequent oral care C) re-positioning the tube every 4 hours D) taking and recording vital signs

D) taking and recording vital signs