CNA CH. 17 EXAM QUESTIONS

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CNA CH. 17 EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: Hemorrhoids

Answer:

Enlarged veins in the rectum that cause itching and burning

Question 2: True

Answer:

The artificial opening in the abdomen through which stool is eliminated is called a stoma

Question 3: Occult

Answer:

Hidden blood in the stool is called (BLANK) blood

Question 4: False

Answer:

Normal stool is watery and loose

Question 5: a. Proper fluid intake

Answer:

Normal bowel elimination is aided by

• Proper fluid intake

• Eating mostly red meat

• Eating dairy products, such as cheese

• All liquid diets

Question 6: True

Answer:

Stool that is whitish, black, or red should be reported to the nurse

Question 7: Frustration, Anger

Answer:

Never show (BLANK) or (BLANK) toward an incontinent resident

Question 8: Schedule, Record

Answer:

Explain the training (BLANK) to the resident. Keep a (BLANK) of bowel habits

Question 9: Protectors, Incontinence

Answer:

Discard clothing (BLANK) and (BLANK) briefs properly

Question 10: False

Answer:

Constipation is normal and does not need to be reported to the nurse

Question 11: Gloves

Answer:

Wear (BLANK) when handling body wastes

Question 12: c. Whenever a stool is eliminated

Answer:

How often should an ostomy bag be emptied and cleaned or replaced?

• Once a day

• Every hour

• Whenever a stool is eliminated

• Before a resident gets out of bed for the day

Question 13: True

Answer:

Urine or paper can ruin a stool sample

Question 14: b. Cause constipation

Answer:

Foods that are high in animal fats and refined sugars but low in fiber can

• Improve bowel elimination

• Cause constipation

• Cause anal leakage

• Cause weight loss

Question 15: Upright

Answer:

Keeping the body in this position during sleep may help when a person has gastroesophageal reflux disease

Question 16: GERD

Answer:

Abbreviation for gastroesophageal reflux disease

Question 17: Routines, Function

Answer:

Residents who have had a disruption in their bowel (BLANK) may need help to restore normal (BLANK)

Question 18: Privacy

Answer:

Provide (BLANK) in the bed and bathroom

Question 19: b. A large amount of high fiber food in the residents diet

Answer:

What could cause a food blockage in a resident who has an ileostomy?

• Too much liquid in the residents diet

• A large amount of high fiber food in the residents diet

• Skin irritation

• Cold compress

Question 20: False

Answer:

Residents who have ileostomies will need to restrict thier fluid intake

Question 21: b. Contractions that move food through the GI system

Answer:

Peristalsis is

• Decreased saliva production that occurs as a person ages

• Contractions that move food through the GI system

• Pain that can occur during elimination

• The involuntary loss of stool