Question 1

A nurse is observing a nursing assistant offering a bedpan to a patient. The nurse will intervene if the nursing assistant:

Accepted Answer

A)  closes the bedside curtain. 
B)  dons clean gloves. 
C)  keeps the head of the bed flat after placing the bedpan. 
D)  asks the patient to bend his knees and press down with his feet. 
A)  closes the bedside curtain. 
B)  dons clean gloves. 
C)  keeps the head of the bed flat after placing the bedpan. 
D)  asks the patient to bend his knees and press down with his feet.

Question 2

The nurse is admitting a patient with suspected urolithiasis. An appropriate nursing intervention in the care of such a patient would be to:

Accepted Answer

A)  place a sieve over the commode. 
B)  obtain an order for indwelling urinary catheter. 
C)  place a graduated cylinder near the commode. 
D)  attach a urinary leg bag. 
A)  place a sieve over the commode. 
B)  obtain an order for indwelling urinary catheter. 
C)  place a graduated cylinder near the commode. 
D)  attach a urinary leg bag.

Question 3

A nurse would modify the urine collection technique when a urine sample is needed from an infant by:

Accepted Answer

A)  placing the infant on a bedpan after removing the diaper. 
B)  removing the diaper after the infant voids and send the diaper to the laboratory. 
C)  attaching a bag with adhesive backing to the skin surrounding the genitals. 
D)  applying a very small condom catheter. 
A)  placing the infant on a bedpan after removing the diaper. 
B)  removing the diaper after the infant voids and send the diaper to the laboratory. 
C)  attaching a bag with adhesive backing to the skin surrounding the genitals. 
D)  applying a very small condom catheter.

Question 4

The nurse caring for a severely dehydrated patient who has a Foley catheter in place assesses the patient to confirm adequate urine perfusion by the urine output of _____ mL.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  30 
C)  45 
D)  60 
A)  15 
B)  30 
C)  45 
D)  60

Question 5

A nurse is documenting the removal of a urinary drainage catheter from an assigned patient. If the catheter is removed at 9:00 AM, the nurse recognizes that the patient is due to void by:

Accepted Answer

A)  11:00 AM. 
B)  12 noon. 
C)  5:00 PM. 
D)  9:00 PM. 
A)  11:00 AM. 
B)  12 noon. 
C)  5:00 PM. 
D)  9:00 PM.

Question 6

The nurse should provide enough hydration for the patient so that the patient can void at least every _______ hours.

Accepted Answer

8
eight
Each patient

Question 7

The nurse is aware that in the elderly, a urinary infection may cause the patient to:

Accepted Answer

A)  run an exceptionally high temperature. 
B)  have foul urine and diarrhea. 
C)  become disoriented and confused. 
D)  become irritable. 
A)  run an exceptionally high temperature. 
B)  have foul urine and diarrhea. 
C)  become disoriented and confused. 
D)  become irritable.

Question 8

A patient is being assessed for a possible urinary tract infection in the outpatient clinic. Before sending a urinalysis specimen to the laboratory, the nurse collects a small amount of urine in order to perform a dipstick test in order to detect:

Accepted Answer

A)  protein. 
B)  glucose. 
C)  leukocytes. 
D)  ketones. 
A)  protein. 
B)  glucose. 
C)  leukocytes. 
D)  ketones.

Exam 29: Promoting Urinary Elimination

A nurse is observing a nursing assistant offering a bedpan to a patient. The nurse will intervene if the nursing assistant:

The nurse is admitting a patient with suspected urolithiasis. An appropriate nursing intervention in the care of such a patient would be to:

A nurse would modify the urine collection technique when a urine sample is needed from an infant by:

The nurse caring for a severely dehydrated patient who has a Foley catheter in place assesses the patient to confirm adequate urine perfusion by the urine output of _____ mL.

A nurse is documenting the removal of a urinary drainage catheter from an assigned patient. If the catheter is removed at 9:00 AM, the nurse recognizes that the patient is due to void by:

The nurse should provide enough hydration for the patient so that the patient can void at least every _______ hours.

The nurse is aware that in the elderly, a urinary infection may cause the patient to:

A patient is being assessed for a possible urinary tract infection in the outpatient clinic. Before sending a urinalysis specimen to the laboratory, the nurse collects a small amount of urine in order to perform a dipstick test in order to detect:

Nursing and the Health Care System

Concepts of Health, Illness, Stress, and Health Promotion

Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing

Nursing Process and Critical Thinking

Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, and Planning

Implementation and Evaluation

Documentation of Nursing Care

Communication and the Nurse-Patient Relationship

Patient Teaching for Health Promotion

Delegation, Leadership, and Management

Growth and Development: Infancy Through Adolescence

Adulthood and the Family

Promoting Healthy Adaptation to Aging

Cultural and Spiritual Aspects of Patient Care

Loss, Grief, the Dying Patient, and Palliative Care

Infection Prevention and Control: Protective Mechanisms and Asepsis

Infection Prevention and Control in the Hospital and Home

Lifting, Moving, and Positioning Patients

Assisting with Hygiene, Personal Care, Skin Care, and the Prevention of Pressure Ulcers

Patient Environment and Safety

Measuring Vital Signs

Assessing Health Status

Admitting, Transferring, and Discharging Patients

Diagnostic Tests and Specimen Collection

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Balance

Concepts of Basic Nutrition and Cultural Considerations

Diet Therapy and Assisted Feeding

Assisting with Respiration and Oxygen Delivery

Promoting Bowel Elimination

Pain, Comfort, and Sleep

Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Pharmacology and Preparation for Drug Administration

Administering Oral, Topical, and Inhalant Medications

Administering Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular Injections

Administering Intravenous Solutions and Medications

Care of the Surgical Patient

Providing Wound Care and Treating Pressure Ulcers

Promoting Musculoskeletal Function

Common Physical Care Problems of the Elderly

Common Psychosocial Care Problems of the Elderly

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