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2024 NUR 155 EXAM 2 WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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2024 NUR 155 EXAM 2 WITHCORRECT ANSWERS
what is holism - CORRECT-ANSWERStreating your patient as a whole (sleep
habits, eating habits, wellbeing)
what are the three levels of prevention - CORRECT-ANSWERSprimary,
secondary, tertiary
what is primary prevention and what are some examples: - CORRECT-
ANSWERSfocuses on health promotion and protection against specific health
problems. the purpose is to decrease the risk or exposure of the individual or
community to disease
(ex: health ed, immunizations, sanitation)
What is anuria? - CORRECT-ANSWERSabsence of urine
What is enuresis? - CORRECT-ANSWERSinvoluntary urination
what much is normal urine output for each hour? - CORRECT-ANSWERS30 ml
can you measure urine output in a catheter bag? - CORRECT-ANSWERSno,
must drain it to measure
what should you make sure of with catheter bags? - CORRECT-ANSWERSnot
kinked, draining properly, below bladder
urge incontinence: - CORRECT-ANSWERSdescribed as an urgent need to void
and the inability to stop micturition (passage of urine). The urine leakage can
range from a few drops to soaking of undergarments. Urge incontinence is a
major symptom of an overactive bladder.
stress incontinence: - CORRECT-ANSWERSweak pelvic floor muscles and/or
urethral hyper-mobility, causing urine leakage with such activities as
laughing, coughing, sneezing, or any body movement that puts pressure on
the bladder.
Is incontinence a normal part of aging? - CORRECT-ANSWERSnope
what can you do for stress incontinence? - CORRECT-ANSWERSKegels
, what two labs are used to evaluate renal function? - CORRECT-ANSWERSBUN
(10-20)
creatine (male=0.6-1.2, female=0.5-1.1)
what are some ways to prevent UTIs? - CORRECT-ANSWERSwipe front to
back
adequate fluids
avoid hard soaps
shower rather than bath
wear cotton for ventilation
pee after intercourse
why do females get UTIs more than males? - CORRECT-ANSWERSour urethra
is shorter
what is the first sign of a UTI in an older adult? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSconfusion
what does CAUTI stand for? - CORRECT-ANSWERScatheter associated urinary
tract infection
How to avoid CAUTI - CORRECT-ANSWERSdont break sterile technique, wash
hands
same as a foley catheter but with 3 different ports, one for irigation -
CORRECT-ANSWERS3 way foley
type of catheter for men that might have an enlarged prostate, same as
foley but curved - CORRECT-ANSWERScoude catheter
robinson, goes in and gets urine and comes out, dispose of after - CORRECT-
ANSWERSstraight catheter
retention catheter, stays in long term - CORRECT-ANSWERSfoley catheter
what factors help with normal deification? - CORRECT-ANSWERShave a high
fiber diet, lots of fluid, exercising
what happens if you ignore the urge to go to the bathroom? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSit will go away and can cause compaction
What is steatorrhea? - CORRECT-ANSWERSfat in the feces, will float at the
top and look oily/greasy
what are the major causes of diarrhea? - CORRECT-ANSWERSstress, anxiety,
meds, antibiotics, iron, allergy to foods, disease of colon
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