PNR 207 Exam 1-Questions with Correct Answers/Verified/ 100% Pass
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PNR 207
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PNR 207
Impaired elimination -️️Difficulty in removing waste products from the body, leading to
conditions like constipation or urinary retention.
UTI -️️Urinary Tract Infection, an infection in any part of the urinary system, such as the
kidneys, bladder, or urethra.
Chronic kidney disease -�...
PNR 207 Exam 1-Questions with Correct Answers/Verified/ 100%
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Impaired elimination - ✔️✔️Difficulty in removing waste products from the body, leading to
conditions like constipation or urinary retention.
UTI - ✔️✔️Urinary Tract Infection, an infection in any part of the urinary system, such as the
kidneys, bladder, or urethra.
Chronic kidney disease - ✔️✔️Progressive loss of kidney function over time, often leading to the
need for dialysis or kidney transplant.
Dialysis - ✔️✔️A medical procedure to remove waste products and excess fluids from the blood
when the kidneys are no longer able to perform this function.
Constipation - ✔️✔️Difficulty in passing stools, often associated with hardened feces.
Stroke - ✔️✔️A sudden interruption in the blood supply of the brain, causing brain cells to die.
Surgical patients - ✔️✔️Individuals who have undergone a surgical procedure, often requiring post-
operative care and monitoring.
Peristalsis - ✔️✔️The involuntary constriction and relaxation of the muscles of the intestine or
another canal, creating wavelike movements that push the contents of the canal forward.
Enemas - ✔️✔️A procedure used to introduce a liquid into the rectum and colon via the anus, often
to relieve constipation or to administer medication or barium.
Retention Enema - ✔️✔️An enema containing a substance, such as mineral oil, that softens stool as
it is absorbed and is retained in the colon for a specific period to facilitate bowel movement.
Cleansing Enema - ✔️✔️An enema containing substances, such as soapsuds, tap water, or saline,
that stimulate peristalsis through distention and irritation of the colon and rectum.
, Distention reduction enema - ✔️✔️An enema containing carminative substances, such as
magnesium sulfate and glycerin, to relieve discomfort from flatus causing distention.
Medicated Enema - ✔️✔️An enema containing drugs, such as sodium polystyrene or neomycin, to
reduce bacteria or remove potassium from the body.
Disposable enema - ✔️✔️A pre-packaged enema, such as sodium phosphate (fleet), used to
stimulate peristalsis by acting as an irritant.
Immobilization - ✔️✔️The act of rendering someone or something immobile or making them
incapable of movement.
ROM - ✔️✔️Range of Motion exercises, aimed at preventing muscle contractions and promoting
venous blood circulation.
Skin protection - ✔️✔️Measures taken to prevent skin breakdown, such as rotating the patient's
position every 2 hours, using skin barriers, and protecting bony areas.
Muscle atrophy - ✔️✔️A decrease in muscle mass due to immobility or lack of use.
Pneumonia - ✔️✔️An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with
fluid or pus.
Osteoporosis - ✔️✔️A condition in which bones become weak and brittle.
Obese patient care - ✔️✔️Special considerations and precautions to be taken when caring for an
obese individual, such as using mechanical lifts and friction-reducing sheets.
Dentures - ✔️✔️Artificial replacement for one or more natural teeth and adjacent tissues.
Incontinence - ✔️✔️Involuntary loss of control over urination or defecation.
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