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NRSG 317 EXAM #3 CLASS QUESTIONSAND ANSWERS GRADED A+
n Which nursing intervention is most important before attempting to catheterize a patient?
A.Determine the patient's history of catheter use
B.Evaluate the patient's level of anxiety
C.Verify the patient's allergies
D.Assess the patient's sensation level and ability to void - C
You are preparing to insert a urinary catheter for a male patient. Considering the anatomical path of the
urethra, what technique may facilitate catheter advancement?
A.Gently apply downward traction to the penis.
B.Place the patient's pelvis on a pillow to elevate the hips.
C.Hold the penis at a 90-degree angle to the patient's body.
D.Ask the patient his preferred angle for voiding. - C
To prevent catheter associated urinary tract infections the nurse should do which of the following?
A.Change the catheter daily
B.Provide perineal care per protocol and as needed
C.Assess the patient for signs of infection
D.Recommended the health care provider prescribe antibiotics - B
The nurse is observing an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) who is caring for a patient with an
indwelling urinary catheter. What would warrant immediate intervention by the nurse?
A.The UAP secures the tubing to the patient's leg with tape.
B.The UAP provides catheter care during the patient's bed bath.
C.The UAP puts the collection bag on the patient's bed.
, D.The UAP washes hands before providing catheter care. - C
Which of the following assessments would not be appropriate when caring for a patient with suspected
urinary retention?
A.Inquire if the patient has the sensation of fullness.
B.Scan the bladder with the ultrasound scanner.
C.Palpate from the umbilicus to the suprapubic area.
D.Auscultate the two lower abdominal quadrants. - D
The nurse finds a container with the patient's urine specimen sitting on a counter in the bathroom. The
patient states that the specimen has been sitting in the bathroom for at least 2 hours. The nurse should:
A.Discard the urine and obtain a new specimen
B.Send the urine to the lab as quickly as possible
C.Add fresh urine to the collected specimen & send the specimen to the lab
D.Refrigerate the specimen until it can be transported to the lab - A
Which intervention has the highest priority when caring for a patient with a nephrostomy tube?
A.Assess the tube for kinks to prevent obstruction.
B.Empty the drainage bag when completely full.
C.Wrap the tubes before swimming.
D.Keep the drainage bag lower than the level of your heart. - A
The nurse is preparing to administer insulin by subcutaneous injection. Which site should the nurse
select?
A.Abdomen
B.Deltoid
C.Inner forearm
D.Vastus lateralis - A
A healthcare provider prescribes two units of blood for a patient. Which nursing action could
compromise patient safety?
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