Basic Pharmacology For Nurses,15th Edition by Bruce D. Clayton
Basic Pharmacology For Nurses,15th Edition by Bruce D. Clayton
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Chapter 9: Enteral Administration
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
MULTIPLE CHOICE
| A. | Supine |
| B. | Semi-Fowler’s |
| C. | Left lateral |
| D. | Prone |
ANS: B
| Feedback | |
| A | Aspiration is a risk during enteral feedings in this position. |
| B | To facilitate gastric emptying, the patient should be placed in a semi-Fowler’s position (30-degree head-of-bed [HOB] elevation) for 30 minutes before the start of the feeding. |
| C | Aspiration is a risk during enteral feedings in this position. |
| D | This position would prevent gastric emptying and increase the risk of aspiration. |
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 136
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
| A. | Petroleum jelly |
| B. | Mineral oil |
| C. | Water-soluble |
| D. | Anesthetic |
ANS: C
| Feedback | |
| A | Petroleum-based lubricants can harbor bacteria and promote infection. |
| B | Petroleum-based lubricants can harbor bacteria and promote infection. |
| C | Water-soluble lubricants should be used with rectal suppository administration. When not available, water can be used to moisten mucosal surfaces. |
| D | Unless the patient has pain in the rectal area (in which case another route of administration should be considered), anesthetic should not be required. |
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 138
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
| A. | Irritation of the mouth |
| B. | Nausea and vomiting |
| C. | Bypassing of the digestive enzymes |
| D. | Use of the first-pass metabolism |
ANS: C
| Feedback | |
| A | Rectal administration bypasses the oral cavity. |
| B | Rectal administration does not affect the gag reflex or upset the stomach. |
| C | Rectal administration bypasses the digestive enzymes because the medication is absorbed directly into the bloodstream. |
| D | Rectal administration bypasses first-pass metabolism. |
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 126
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
| A. | Pills |
| B. | Capsules |
| C. | Tablets |
| D. | Lozenges |
ANS: C
| Feedback | |
| A | Pills are an obsolete dose form that is no longer manufactured as a result of the development of capsules and compressed tablets. |
| B | Capsules are small cylindrical gelatin containers that hold dry powder or liquid medicine. |
| C | Tablets are dried, powdered drugs that have been compressed into small disks. |
| D | Lozenges are small aromatic medicated candies, such as cough drops. |
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 127
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
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