ADULT HEALTH 1 FINAL EXAM | 175 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
100% RATED EXPERT SOLUTIONS |2026 LATEST UPDATED
A patient is suspected to have a UTI. Which lab tests are appropriate in the diagnosis? -
(answer)Urinalysis for culture and sensitivity
The nurse administers which of the following prescribed medications to a client with recurrent
UTIs caused by E. Coli? - (answer)Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethaprim (Bactrim DS)
The nurse instructs a client with pyelonephritis to drink 2.5 to 3L of fluid per day. The nurse
understands the rationale for this self care intervention as? - (answer)To prevent stasis of urine
The nurse is presenting a class on urinary tract infections. Which of the following should be
included in the presentation? (select all that apply) - (answer)- Males and females over the age of
65 are equally prone to UTIs
- Women of menopausal age have an increased risk of UTIs
- E. Coli is the most common cause of bacterial UTIs
The nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. An intervention that needs
to be followed by the client includes? - (answer)Avoid tight-fitting pants or clothing
,Which medication taken at home by a patient with decreased renal function will be of most
concern to the nurse? - (answer)Ibuprofen (motrin)
The nurse completing a physical assessment for a newly admitted patient is unable to feel either
kidney on palpation. Which action should the nurse take? - (answer)Document the information
on the assessment form
The nurse is assessing the urinary system of an older adult female client. Which of the following
findings would be an expected age related change? Select all that apply. - (answer)- palpable
bladder after urination
- stress incontinence
- nocturia
The nurse is assessing a client who states, "I feel like I am not emptying my bladder completely."
Which of the following would be the best action for the nurse to take? - (answer)Percuss for
dullness over the area of the symphysis pubis.
,The nurse is developing the plan of care for a client with urge incontinence. Which of the
following should the nurse understand when developing the plan of care for this client? -
(answer)The client will have the inability to stop urine flow long enough to get to the toilet
The nurse is caring for a client who reports seeing a reddish colored tint in the urine. Which of
the following questions would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask? - (answer)"Do you take
prescribed anticoagulants?"
The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with acute pyelonephritis. Which of the following
assessment findings should the nurse expect? - (answer)Costovertebral tenderness
The nurse is assessing a group of assigned clients. Which of the following clients has the highest
risk of developing a urinary tract infection? - (answer)56-year-old female client with poorly
controlled type 2, diabetes mellitus.
How do you test for suspected pyelonephritis? - (answer)Check for flank pain by percussion of
the CVA and asking the patient about pain- strike a flat hand covering the costovertebral angle
CVA
, The nurse is assessing a client who reports having a sharp pain along the costovertebral angles.
The nurse recognizes that this assessment finding might be due to which of the following? -
(answer)kidney inflammation
What is the most common cause of healthcare associated infections? - (answer)Urinary
catheterization
The nurse is preparing a staff education program about urinary tract infections (UTIs). Which of
the following information should the nurse include in the education program? Select all that
apply. - (answer)- "Uncomplicated UTIs can occur in a normal urinary tract."
- "Diabetes mellitus is a risk factor for urinary tract infections."
- "Nitrates on a urine dipstick can indicate the presence of a UTI."
A 72-yr-old patient with a history of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is admitted with acute
urinary retention and elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels. What action
should the nurse take? - (answer)Insert a urinary catheter
The nurse has taught nutrition management for a client diagnosed with oxalate kidney stones.
Which of the following food choices by the client would indicate that the client requires more
teaching? - (answer)Spinach salad and rhubarb pie
100% RATED EXPERT SOLUTIONS |2026 LATEST UPDATED
A patient is suspected to have a UTI. Which lab tests are appropriate in the diagnosis? -
(answer)Urinalysis for culture and sensitivity
The nurse administers which of the following prescribed medications to a client with recurrent
UTIs caused by E. Coli? - (answer)Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethaprim (Bactrim DS)
The nurse instructs a client with pyelonephritis to drink 2.5 to 3L of fluid per day. The nurse
understands the rationale for this self care intervention as? - (answer)To prevent stasis of urine
The nurse is presenting a class on urinary tract infections. Which of the following should be
included in the presentation? (select all that apply) - (answer)- Males and females over the age of
65 are equally prone to UTIs
- Women of menopausal age have an increased risk of UTIs
- E. Coli is the most common cause of bacterial UTIs
The nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. An intervention that needs
to be followed by the client includes? - (answer)Avoid tight-fitting pants or clothing
,Which medication taken at home by a patient with decreased renal function will be of most
concern to the nurse? - (answer)Ibuprofen (motrin)
The nurse completing a physical assessment for a newly admitted patient is unable to feel either
kidney on palpation. Which action should the nurse take? - (answer)Document the information
on the assessment form
The nurse is assessing the urinary system of an older adult female client. Which of the following
findings would be an expected age related change? Select all that apply. - (answer)- palpable
bladder after urination
- stress incontinence
- nocturia
The nurse is assessing a client who states, "I feel like I am not emptying my bladder completely."
Which of the following would be the best action for the nurse to take? - (answer)Percuss for
dullness over the area of the symphysis pubis.
,The nurse is developing the plan of care for a client with urge incontinence. Which of the
following should the nurse understand when developing the plan of care for this client? -
(answer)The client will have the inability to stop urine flow long enough to get to the toilet
The nurse is caring for a client who reports seeing a reddish colored tint in the urine. Which of
the following questions would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask? - (answer)"Do you take
prescribed anticoagulants?"
The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with acute pyelonephritis. Which of the following
assessment findings should the nurse expect? - (answer)Costovertebral tenderness
The nurse is assessing a group of assigned clients. Which of the following clients has the highest
risk of developing a urinary tract infection? - (answer)56-year-old female client with poorly
controlled type 2, diabetes mellitus.
How do you test for suspected pyelonephritis? - (answer)Check for flank pain by percussion of
the CVA and asking the patient about pain- strike a flat hand covering the costovertebral angle
CVA
, The nurse is assessing a client who reports having a sharp pain along the costovertebral angles.
The nurse recognizes that this assessment finding might be due to which of the following? -
(answer)kidney inflammation
What is the most common cause of healthcare associated infections? - (answer)Urinary
catheterization
The nurse is preparing a staff education program about urinary tract infections (UTIs). Which of
the following information should the nurse include in the education program? Select all that
apply. - (answer)- "Uncomplicated UTIs can occur in a normal urinary tract."
- "Diabetes mellitus is a risk factor for urinary tract infections."
- "Nitrates on a urine dipstick can indicate the presence of a UTI."
A 72-yr-old patient with a history of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is admitted with acute
urinary retention and elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels. What action
should the nurse take? - (answer)Insert a urinary catheter
The nurse has taught nutrition management for a client diagnosed with oxalate kidney stones.
Which of the following food choices by the client would indicate that the client requires more
teaching? - (answer)Spinach salad and rhubarb pie
