Lecture/Lab Multichoice Questions Flashcards
What is a nasogastric tube?
A. Tube inserted through the nose into the beginning of the small intestine
B. Tube inserted through the nose into the stomach
C. Tube inserted through the nose into the second portion of the small intestine
D. Tube inserted through the mouth into the stomach
B. A nasogastric tube is inserted through the nose into the stomach.
What is total nutrient admixture?
A. Method of supplying nutrients to the body by the intravenous route
B. An oil in water emulsion of oils, egg phospholipids and glycerin
C. A device designed and used for long-term administration of medications and fluids into central veins
D. An admixture of lipid emulsions, proteins, carbohydrates, electrolytes, vitamins, trace minerals and water
D. An admixture of lipid emulsions, proteins, carbohydrates, electrolytes, vitamins, trace minerals and water
Parenteral nutrition is a method of supplying nutrients to the body by the intravenous route. Intravenous fat emulsion is an oil-in-water emulsion of oils, egg phospholipids and glycerin. A central venous access device is designed and used for long-term administration of medications and fluids into central veins. Total nutrient admixture is lipid emulsions, proteins, carbohydrates, electrolytes, vitamins, trace minerals and water
Is the following statement true or false?
The nasogastric tube is secured to the nose with tape to prevent injury to the nasopharyngeal passages
True/The nasogastric tube is secured to the nose with tape to prevent injury to the nasopharyngeal passages
Is the following statement true or false?
Cyclic feedings are administered into the stomach in large amounts and at designated intervals
False/Bolus feedings are administered into the stomach in large amounts and at designated intervals. Cyclic feedings are periodic feedings given over a short period of time
What position should the patient’s head be in when receiving a tube feeding to prevent aspiration? A. Flat B. 10–20 degree elevation C. 30–45 degree elevation D. 60–90 degree elevation
C. 30–45 degree elevation/The semi-Fowler position is necessary for an NG feeding with the patient’s head elevated at least 30 to 45 degrees to reduce the risk of aspiration
What is an example of a laxative osmotic agent?
A. Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
B. Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate (Coloxyl)
C. Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)
D. Polyethylene glycol and electrolytes (Colyte)
E. Polyethylene glycol and electrolytes (Colyte)/Polyethylene glycol and electrolytes (Colyte) are an osmotic agent. Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) is a stimulant laxative. Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate (Coloxyl) is a faecal softener. Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia) is a saline agent
Is the following statement true or false?
The most common site for diverticulitis is the ileum
False/The most common site for diverticulitis is not the ileum. The most common site for diverticulitis is the sigmoid
Is the following statement true or false?
Abdominal pain and constipation are common clinical manifestations of Crohn’s disease
False/Abdominal pain and diarrhoea are common clinical manifestations of Crohn’s disease
Is the following statement true or false?
Regular bowel habits can be established for a patient with an ileostomy
False/Regular bowel habits can NOT be established for a patient with an ileostomy
Is the following statement true or false?
The autonomic nervous system regulates involuntary body functions
True/The autonomic nervous system regulates involuntary body functions
How many cranial nerves does the nurse have to assess?
A. Ten
B. Eleven
C. Twelve
D. Thirteen
C. Twelve/There are twelve pairs of cranial nerves that emerge from the lower surface of the brain and pass through the foramina in the skull
Is the following statement true or false?
Cerebral angiography is an x-ray of the spinal subarachnoid space taken after the injection of a contrast agent into the spinal subarachnoid space through a lumbar puncture
False
Myelography is an x-ray of the spinal subarachnoid space taken after the injection of a contrast agent into the spinal subarachnoid space through a lumbar puncture. Cerebral angiography is an x-ray study of the cerebral circulation with a contrast agent injected into a selected artery
What findings can be identified with the use of a x-ray of the spine?
A. Fracture, dislocation, infection, osteoarthritis or scoliosis
B. Infections, tumours and bone marrow abnormalities
C. Soft tissue lesions adjacent to the vertebral column
D. Spinal nerve root disorders
A. Fracture, dislocation, infection, osteoarthritis or scoliosis/X-ray of the spine may demonstrate a fracture, dislocation, infection, osteoarthritis or scoliosis. Bone scan and blood studies may disclose infections, tumours and bone marrow abnormalities. Computed tomography is useful in identifying soft tissue lesions adjacent to the vertebral column. An electromyogram is used to evaluate spinal nerve root disorders
Is the following statement true or false?
Proper standing posture occurs when the abdominal muscles contract, giving a feeling of upward pull and the gluteal muscles contract, giving a downward pull
True/Proper standing posture occurs when the abdominal muscles contract, giving a feeling of upward pull and the gluteal muscles contract, giving a downward pull
What is bursitis?
A. Inflammation of a fluid-filled sac in the joint
B. New bone growth around a sequestrum
C. Disease of a nerve root
D. Inflammation of muscle tendons
A. Inflammation of a fluid-filled sac in the joint/Bursitis is inflammation of a fluid-filled sac in the joint. Involucrum is new bone growth around a sequestrum. Radiculopathy is disease of a nerve root. Tendinitis is inflammation of muscle tendons