Bowel Elimination NCLEX Questions With 100% Correct Answers
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Bowel Elimination NCLEX Questions With 100% Correct Answers
If the patient was instructed to avoid foods that may have a laxative effect, the nurse would advise the patient to avoid which of the following foods?
A) Chinese
B) Alcohol
C) Eggs
D) Pasta
B
Which of the following is a true st...
Bowel Elimination NCLEX Questions With
100% Correct Answers
If the patient was instructed to avoid foods that may have a laxative effect, the nurse would advise
the patient to avoid which of the following foods?
A) Chinese
B) Alcohol
C) Eggs
D) Pasta
B
Which of the following is a true statement about the effects of medication on bowel illumination?
A) Diarrhea commonly occurs with amoxicillin clavulanate use
B) Anticoagulants cause a white discoloration of the stool
C) Narcotic analgesics increased Gastrointestinal mobility
D) Iron salts in pair digestion and cause a green store
A
.Mr. Jay has a fecal impaction. The nurse correctly administers an oil-retention Enema by doing which
of the following?
A) Administering a large volume solution 500 to 1000 ml
B) Mixing milk and molasses and equal parts for an enema
C) Instructing the patient to retain the enema for at least 30 seconds
D) Administering the enema while the patient is sitting on a toilet
C
As the nurse prepares to assist Mrs. P with her newly created Ileostomy, She is aware of which of the
following?
A) An appliance will not be required on the continual basis
B) The size of the stoma stabilizes within two weeks
C) Irrigation is necessary for regulation
D) Fecal drainage will be liquid
D
Which class of laxative acts by causing the stool to absorb water and swell?
A)Bulk-forming
B)Emollient
C)Lubricant
D)Stimulant
A
.Mr. T is nervous about a colonoscopy scheduled for tomorrow. The nurse describes the test by
explaining that it allows which of the following?
A) Visual examination of the esophagus and stomach
B) Visual examination of the large intestine
C) Radiographic examination of the large intestine
D) Fluoroscopic examination of the small intestine
B
A bowel training program includes which of the following?
A) Using a diet that is low in bulk
,B) Decreasing fluid intake to 1000 mL
C) Administering an enema once a day to stimulate peristalsis
D) Allowing ample time for Evacuation
D
Your patient complains of an excessive flatulence. When reviewing your patients dietary intake, which
foods, if eaten regularly, would you identify as possibly responsible?
A) Meet
B) Cauliflower
C) Potatoes
D) Ice cream
B
A barium Enema should be done before an upper gastrointestinal series because of which of the
following?
A) Retained barium may cloud the colon
B)barium Can cause lower Gastrointestinal bleeding
C) The physicians orders are in that sequence
D)barium Is absorbed readily in the lower intestine
A
Nurses should recommend avoiding the habitual use of laxatives. Which of the following is the
rationale for this?
A) They will cause a fecal impaction
B) They will cause chronic constipation
C) They change the pH of the Gastrointestinal track
D) They inhibit the intestinal enzymes
B
When explaining the action of a hyper tonic solution enema, the nurse incorporates which of the
following as the basis for action?
A) bowel mucosa irritations
B) Diffusion of water out of colon
C) Osmosis of water into colon
D) Softening of fecal contents
C
.Which of the following are included in the nursing plan of care to prevent adverse effects when
caring for patients with a nasogastric tube in place for gastric decompression's? Select all that apply.
A) Irrigation with Saline
B) Measure the length of exposed tube
C) Measure the pH of the aspirated tube contents
D) Administer frequent oral hygiene
A,B,C,D
During removal of a fecal impaction, which of the following could occur Because of vaginal
stimulation?
A) Bradycardia
B)Atelectasid
C) Tachycardia
D) Cardiac tamponade
,A
Which of the following would be a common nursing diagnosis for patient with an ileostomy?
A) Disturbed body image
B) Constipation
C) Delayed growth and development
D) Excess fluid volume
A
.Which of the following is an appropriate nursing action to promote regular bowel habits?
A) Encourage the patient to avoid moving his bowels until a certain time of day
B) Encourage the patient to avoid excess fluid intake and too much fiber
C) Avoid strenuous exercise to limit stress on the abdominal muscles and impair peristalsis
D) Assisting the patient to a normal position as possible to defecate
D
.The nurse knows that most nutrients are absorbed in which portion of the digestive tract?
a. Stomach
b. Duodenum
c. Ileum
d. Cecum
B
The nurse would expect the least formed stool to be present in which portion of the digestive tract?
a. Ascending
b. Descending
c. Transverse
d. Sigmoid
A
Which of the following is not a function of the large intestine?
a. Absorbing nutrients
b. Absorbing water
c. Secreting bicarbonate
d. Eliminating waste
A
The nurse is caring for a patient who is confined to the bed. The nurse asks the patient if he needs to
have a bowel movement 30 minutes after eating a meal because
, a. The digested food needs to make room for recently ingested food.
b. Mastication triggers the digestive system to begin peristalsis.
c. The smell of bowel elimination in the room would deter the patient from eating.
d. More ancillary staff members are available after meal times.
B
A nurse is assisting a patient in making dietary choices that promote healthy bowel elimination. Which
menu option should the nurse recommend?
a. Grape and walnut chicken salad sandwich on whole wheat bread
b. Broccoli and cheese soup with potato bread
c. Dinner salad topped with hard-boiled eggs, cheese, and fat-free dressing
d. Turkey and mashed potatoes with brown gravy
A
A patient informs the nurse that she was using laxatives three times daily to lose weight. After
stopping use of the laxative, the patient had difficulty with constipation and wonders if she needs to
take laxatives again. The nurse educates the patient that
a. Long-term laxative use causes the bowel to become less responsive to stimuli, and constipation
may occur.
b. Laxatives can cause trauma to the intestinal lining and scarring may result, leading to decreased
peristalsis.
c. Natural laxatives such as mineral oil are safer than chemical laxatives for relieving constipation.
d. Laxatives cause the body to become malnourished, so when the patient begins eating again, the
body absorbs all of the food, and no waste products are produced.
A
A patient with a hip fracture is having difficulty defecating into a bed pan while lying in bed. Which
action by the nurse would assist the patient in having a successful bowel movement?
a. Administering laxatives to the patient
b. Raising the head of the bed
c. Preparing to administer a barium enema
d. Withholding narcotic pain medication
B
Which patient is most at risk for increased peristalsis?
a. A 5-year-old child who ignores the urge to defecate owing to embarrassment
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