NUR3227C PPNC2 Exam 1
What should the nurse teach family caregivers when a patient has fecal incontinence
because of cognitive impairment?
1. Cleanse the skin with antibacterial soap, and apply talcum powder to the buttocks.
2. Initiate bowel or habit training program to promote continence.
3. Help the patient to toilet once every hour.
4. Use sanitary pads in the patient's underwear. - CORRECT ANSWER-2. Initiate bowel
or habit training program to promote continence.
The patient states, "I have diarrhea and cramping every time I have ice cream. I am
sure this is because the food is cold." Based on this assessment data, which health
problem does the nurse suspect?
1. A food allergy
2. Irritable bowel syndrome
3. Increased peristalsis
4. Lactose intolerance - CORRECT ANSWER-4. Lactose intolerance
A nurse is taking a health history of a newly admied patient with a diagnosis of possible
fecal impaction. Which question is the priority to ask the patient or caregiver?
1. Have you eaten more high-fiber foods lately?
2. Have you taken antibiotics recently?
3. Do you have gluten intolerance?
4. Have you experienced frequent, small liquid stools recently? - CORRECT ANSWER-
4. Have you experienced frequent, small liquid stools recently?
When repositioning an immobile patient, the nurse notices redness over the hip bone.
What is indicated when a reddened area blanches on fingertip touch?
1. A local skin infection requiring antibiotics
2. Sensitive skin that requires special bed linen
3. A stage 3 pressure injury needing the appropriate dressing
4. Blanching hyperemia, indicating the attempt by the body to overcome the ischemic
episode - CORRECT ANSWER-4. Blanching hyperemia, indicating the attempt by the
body to overcome the ischemic episode
