The nurse is preparing a client for surgery and observes on the operative permit that the client will be having a double-barrel colostomy. What portion of the large intestine is the nurse aware that this is performed?
A) Descending
B) Ascending
C) Transverse
D) Sigmoid
C
Feedback:
A double-barrel colostomy, which is performed most often in the transverse section of the large intestine, contains both a proximal and distal stoma.
You might also like to view...
The first priority for the nurse caring for a patient with a history of falls is:
A) Placing the call light for easy access. B) Keeping the bed in the lowest possible position C) Instructing the patient not to get out of bed without assistance D) Keeping the bedpan available so the patient doesn't have to get out of bed
The nurse assesses a 7-year-old girl who has had problems at school lately with her behavior and mood
On the basis of the description provided by the child's mother, the nurse suspects either attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or bipolar disorder may be involved. Which behaviors—when occurring in all spheres of the child's life—would most strongly suggest ADHD rather than bipolar disorder in this client? A) Hyperactivity and impulsivity B) Mood and anxiety symptoms C) Irritability and impulsivity D) Anxiety and hyperactivity
Which of the following medication-administration systems protects the patient by identifying the rights of medication administration?
A) Unit dose system B) Self-administered medication system C) Automated medication-dispensing system D) Bar Code Medication Administration
While eating in the hospital cafeteria, the nurse sees a visitor display the "universal sign of choking." Her first action is to:
a. Page a "Code Blue" emergency. b. Immediately perform five abdominal thrusts. c. Assess for ineffective breathing by asking, "Are you choking?" d. Deliver four sharp back blows between the scapulae.