ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 30 : Bowel Elimination and Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which direction should you direct the tip of the enema tube as you insert it into the rectum to reduce the risk for perforation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Directing the enema tube toward the patient's umbilicus aligns with the natural anatomical curve of the rectum, reducing the risk of perforation.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following food/drink items would be appropriate after the first 24 hours that an adult has diarrhea?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Bananas and applesauce are part of the BRAT diet, which helps firm stools and is suitable after the initial 24 hours of diarrhea. Cheese, hot chocolate, milkshakes, coffee, and iced tea may worsen diarrhea due to lactose, caffeine, or sugar.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following food/drink items would be appropriate for the first 24 hours that an infant has diarrhea?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pedialyte is an oral rehydration solution critical for preventing dehydration in infants during the first 24 hours of diarrhea. Other options may exacerbate diarrhea or fail to address hydration needs.
Question 4 of 5
Most water is absorbed in which portion of the gastrointestinal tract?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The colon is the primary site for water absorption, converting liquid waste into solid feces.
Question 5 of 5
The proper name for the fecal material expelled from a new colostomy is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Effluent is the term for fecal material from a colostomy, which is typically more liquid due to bypassing part of the colon.