Nurs 2002 Midterm Exam Questions With Correct Answers
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Nurs 2002 Midterm Exam Questions With
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When is a straight catheter used? - answerwhen it is to be inserted and removed immediately
when is an indwelling catheter used? - answerwhen the catheter is to be left in place
what are the types of incontinence? - answerstress, urge, funct...
Nurs 2002 Midterm Exam Questions With
Correct Answers
When is a straight catheter used? - answer✔when it is to be inserted and removed immediately
when is an indwelling catheter used? - answer✔when the catheter is to be left in place
what are the types of incontinence? - answer✔stress, urge, functional, overflow, and reflex
stress incontinence - answer✔the inability to control the voiding of urine under physical stress
such as running, sneezing, laughing, or coughing
urge incontinence - answer✔involuntary leakage of urine with a sudden, strong desire to urinate
functional incontinence - answer✔urine loss caused by the inability to reach the toilet because of
environmental barriers, physical limitations, loss of memory, or disorientation
overflow incontinence - answer✔involuntary loss of urine associated with overdistention and
overflow of the bladder
reflex incontinence - answer✔emptying of the bladder without the sensation of the need to void
what nursing interventions help promote normal urination? - answer✔-maintaining normal
voiding habits: schedule, urge to void, privacy, position, hygiene
-promoting fluid intake
-strengthening muscle tone
-assisting with toileting
what are some patient goals regarding urinary elimination? - answer✔-producing sufficient
quantity of urine to to maintain fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance
-empty bladder completely at regular intervals without discomfort
-provide care for urinary diversion and know when to notify physician
-develop plan to modify factors contributing to current or future urinary problems
-correct unhealthy urinary habits
how might older age affect GI and GU health? - answer✔-risk for nutritional deficits: poor diet,
living alone, social isolation, not preparing meals, etc
-dec appetite, leading to constipation
-lots of GI effects associated with many medications
-prostate pathologies in older men that may cause obstructions
how might race/ethnicity affect GI and GU health? - answer✔-certain populations at higher risk
of diseases that can affect GI/GU health
-ex: African Americans and sickle cell disease, alcoholism in Native American populations,
lactose intolerance has familial predisposition
what urine findings would require urgent assesment? - answer✔-blood in the urine
-cloudy/foamy urine
-foul odor
-low urine production (low GFR)
what urine is considered normal? - answer✔-straw yellow
-clear, transparent
-no sediment
-no odor
what patients are at high risk for UTIs? - answer✔-sexually active
-postmenopausal
-indwelling catheter
-diabetes
-elderly
-physical/cognitive impairment (inadequate self-care)
-women
what nursing interventions help prevent UTIs? - answer✔-avoiding bath tubs
-perineal hygiene
-increased fluid intake
-encouraging patient to void frequently
-administering antibiotics as prescribed
-educating patient on proper wiping
-hand hygiene
-proper catheter insertion/care
what are possible methods for collecting urine? - answer✔-bed pan
-commode
-toilet hat
-urinal
what are possible methods for collecting stool? - answer✔-hat
-bed pan
-commode
what components are included in a GI and GU health assessment? - answer✔-inspection:
abdomen, urine, vomit, stool
-auscultation: listening for hyper/hypoactive/present bowel sounds
-light palpation: abdomen (overall impression), kidneys, liver, bladder
what nursing interventions promote improved GI outcomes? - answer✔-diarrhea: answering call
bells immediately, removing cause (ex: meds), rectal examination if there is an impaction, giving
special care to region around anus
-preventing food poisoning:
-encouraging recommended diet and exercising
-using medications only as needed
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