Question 1

A client needs a test to determine the amount of residual urine.The nurse realizes that this assessment is used for which reason(s) ?
(Select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

A)  To evaluate the glomerular filtration rate
B)  To determine the extent of renal failure
C)  To determine the amount of retained urine after voiding
D)  To determine the need for medications
E)  To evaluate fluid volume statusF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

The nurse is performing urinary catheterization for a client.After using the nondominant hand to separate the client's labia for cleansing,the nurse will maintain this hand as being

Accepted Answer

A)  sterile.
B)  contaminated.
C)  able to evaluate the effectiveness of the catheter balloon.
D)  clean.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

A client is instructed on the care of an indwelling urinary catheter.Which returned demonstration by the client indicates that teaching has been effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  The client empties the drainage bag once a day.
B)  The client hangs the drainage bag on the towel rod.
C)  The client refuses drinks one to two 8-ounce glasses of fluid each day.
D)  The client takes a shower each day.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

A client is having issues with urinary elimination.What should the nurse instruct this client to promote urinary elimination?

Accepted Answer

A)  Don't interrupt your day by going to the bathroom;wait until you're at a good stopping place.
B)  Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily.
C)  Urine color changes are not important.
D)  Wash with soap and water every other day.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

A client is diagnosed with an elevated aldosterone level.The nurse realizes that this finding will affect what aspect of urinary elimination?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased urine output
B)  Urinary incontinence
C)  Decreased urine output
D)  Urinary retentionE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 6

The nurse is documenting the insertion of a retention catheter for a client.What should be included in this documentation?
(Select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

A)  Catheter size
B)  Location of the drainage bag
C)  Amount of urine that drained after insertion
D)  Name of the physician who prescribed the insertion of the catheter
E)  Client tolerance of the procedureF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

The nurse is instructing a client on ways to manage stress urinary incontinence.What should be included in this client's teaching?
(Select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

A)  Limit intake of caffeine.
B)  Limit intake of alcohol.
C)  Increase intake of citrus juices.
D)  Limit evening fluid intake.
E)  Increase intake of beverages with artificial sweeteners.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

The RN is admitting a client to the medical unit for a urinary disorder.Which physical assessment techniques should the nurse use in assessing this client's urinary system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Auscultation and inspection
B)  Inspection and percussion
C)  Observation and auscultation
D)  Palpation and observationE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

The nurse is reviewing kidney function with a client experiencing renal failure.Identify the area in the nephron where solutes such as glucose are reabsorbed.

Click on the correct area on the image.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

The nurse realizes that which client is at risk for difficulty in urinary elimination?

Accepted Answer

A)  A client who had bladder cancer and now has a newly created ileal conduit
B)  A 25-year-old female client with low self-esteem
C)  An 80-year-old male reporting frequent urination at night
D)  The client with hypertension who takes a diuretic every day for blood pressureE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

The nurse is applying an external urinary device to a client.Before attaching the device to the drainage bag,what should the nurse do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wash his or her hands.
B)  Document the client's tolerance of the procedure.
C)  Instruct the client about the drainage system.
D)  Ensure that the condom is not twisted.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

A client has a spinal cord injury at the cervical spine area.The nurse realizes that this injury will affect which aspect of urinary elimination in the client?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elimination of urine from the bladder
B)  Ability of the kidneys to absorb solutes
C)  Ureteral function
D)  Urethra functionE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

The nurse is concerned that an older client with a retention catheter is developing a urinary tract infection.What assessment finding caused this concern?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elevated blood pressure
B)  Elevated heart rate
C)  Confusion
D)  Leg painE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Exam 48: Urinary Elimination

A client has a spinal cord injury at the cervical spine area.The nurse realizes that this injury will affect which aspect of urinary elimination in the client?

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The nurse is performing urinary catheterization for a client.After using the nondominant hand to separate the client's labia for cleansing,the nurse will maintain this hand as being

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A client is diagnosed with an elevated aldosterone level.The nurse realizes that this finding will affect what aspect of urinary elimination?

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The nurse is concerned that an older client with a retention catheter is developing a urinary tract infection.What assessment finding caused this concern?

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A client needs a test to determine the amount of residual urine.The nurse realizes that this assessment is used for which reason(s) ? (Select all that apply)

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The nurse is instructing a client on ways to manage stress urinary incontinence.What should be included in this client's teaching? (Select all that apply)

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The RN is admitting a client to the medical unit for a urinary disorder.Which physical assessment techniques should the nurse use in assessing this client's urinary system?

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The nurse is reviewing kidney function with a client experiencing renal failure.Identify the area in the nephron where solutes such as glucose are reabsorbed. Click on the correct area on the image.

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A client is instructed on the care of an indwelling urinary catheter.Which returned demonstration by the client indicates that teaching has been effective?

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The nurse is applying an external urinary device to a client.Before attaching the device to the drainage bag,what should the nurse do?

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The nurse realizes that which client is at risk for difficulty in urinary elimination?

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The nurse is documenting the insertion of a retention catheter for a client.What should be included in this documentation? (Select all that apply)

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A client is having issues with urinary elimination.What should the nurse instruct this client to promote urinary elimination?

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Exam 48: Urinary Elimination

A client has a spinal cord injury at the cervical spine area.The nurse realizes that this injury will affect which aspect of urinary elimination in the client?

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The nurse is performing urinary catheterization for a client.After using the nondominant hand to separate the client's labia for cleansing,the nurse will maintain this hand as being

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A client is diagnosed with an elevated aldosterone level.The nurse realizes that this finding will affect what aspect of urinary elimination?

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The nurse is concerned that an older client with a retention catheter is developing a urinary tract infection.What assessment finding caused this concern?

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A client needs a test to determine the amount of residual urine.The nurse realizes that this assessment is used for which reason(s) ? (Select all that apply)

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The nurse is instructing a client on ways to manage stress urinary incontinence.What should be included in this client's teaching? (Select all that apply)

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The RN is admitting a client to the medical unit for a urinary disorder.Which physical assessment techniques should the nurse use in assessing this client's urinary system?

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The nurse is reviewing kidney function with a client experiencing renal failure.Identify the area in the nephron where solutes such as glucose are reabsorbed. Click on the correct area on the image.

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A client is instructed on the care of an indwelling urinary catheter.Which returned demonstration by the client indicates that teaching has been effective?

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The nurse is applying an external urinary device to a client.Before attaching the device to the drainage bag,what should the nurse do?

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The nurse realizes that which client is at risk for difficulty in urinary elimination?

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The nurse is documenting the insertion of a retention catheter for a client.What should be included in this documentation? (Select all that apply)

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A client is having issues with urinary elimination.What should the nurse instruct this client to promote urinary elimination?

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