RNRS 117 URINARY ELIMINATION SHERPATH EXAM II QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | RNRS 117 STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
How would the nurse position a female patient for examining the genitalia for inflammation and
infection related to urinary elimination problems?
Supine
Fowler's
Squatting
Dorsal recumbent - ANS ✔✔Dorsal recumbent
A nurse is assessing the severity of a patient's urinary elimination problem. Which question is most
appropriate for the nurse to ask?
"Does your urinary problem restrict you from doing your usual activities?"
"Do you dribble urine before voiding, after voiding, or at other times?"
"Have you been hospitalized or have you received a diagnosis of a new medical problem recently?"
"How often are you awakened with the urge to void while you are sleeping?" - ANS ✔✔"How often are
you awakened with the urge to void while you are sleeping?"
The nurse is caring for a patient with urinary incontinence. Which action would the nurse perform to
promote comfort for the patient? Select all that apply.
Change dressings & linens when wet.
Limit fluid intake.
Use absorbent pads.
Increase coffee intake.
Catheterize the patient. - ANS ✔✔Change dressings & linens when wet.
Use absorbent pads.
Catheterize the patient.
A male patient returned from the operating room 6 hours ago with a cast on his right arm. He has not yet
voided. Which action would be most beneficial in assisting the patient to void?
Suggest that he stand at the bedside.
Stay with the patient.
Give him the urinal to use in bed.
Tell him that if he does not urinate he will be catheterized. - ANS ✔✔Suggest that he stand at the
bedside.
The nurse receives a prescription to obtain a postvoid residual for a patient via catheterization. Which
method to obtain this measurement is best?
Intermittent catheterization
Long-term indwelling catheterization
, Short-term indwelling catheterization
Medium-term indwelling catheterization - ANS ✔✔Intermittent catheterization
A nurse is assisting the health care provider assess a patient with altered urinary elimination. After
assessing the patient, the health care provider suspects that the patient has an obstruction of the
ureters. Which diagnostic test does the nurse expect the patient to undergo?
Cystoscopy
Abdominal roentgenogram
Ultrasound of the urinary bladder
Axial computed tomography scan - ANS ✔✔Axial computed tomography scan
Which statement by a student nurse regarding urinary incontinence requires correction?
"Urinary incontinence is common in older adults."
"Urge incontinence and stress incontinence are common forms of urinary incontinence."
"Urinary incontinence is characterized by an involuntary loss of urine."
"Mixed incontinence is a combination of stress and functional incontinence." - ANS ✔✔"Mixed
incontinence is a combination of stress and functional incontinence."
The patient is incontinent, and a condom catheter is placed. The nurse should take which action?
Secure the condom with adhesive tape
Change the condom every 48 hours
Assess the patient for skin irritation
Use sterile technique for placement - ANS ✔✔Assess the patient for skin irritation
A 70-year-old woman complains about involuntary passage of urine. The leakage of urine occurs in small
amounts and is more frequent when she coughs. The nursing assessment reveals that the patient is
obese, has had 3 pregnancies, and has already gone through menopause. The nurse understands that
the patient is at an increased risk of developing a urinary tract infection. Which nursing intervention can
help prevent a urinary tract infection in the patient? Select all that apply.
Emphasize reduced fluid intake.
Emphasize wearing cotton underwear.
Emphasize the need for continuous bladder catheterization.
Promote complete emptying of bladder by double voiding.
Emphasize the importance of perineal hygiene. - ANS ✔✔Emphasize wearing cotton underwear.
Promote complete emptying of bladder by double voiding.
Emphasize the importance of perineal hygiene.
The nurse is reviewing laboratory results for patient and notices the urine tested positive for ketones.
Which underlying factor may lead to the presence of urinary ketone bodies? Select all that apply.
Epilepsy
Starvation
Dehydration
Hyperthyroidism
ANSWERS | RNRS 117 STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
How would the nurse position a female patient for examining the genitalia for inflammation and
infection related to urinary elimination problems?
Supine
Fowler's
Squatting
Dorsal recumbent - ANS ✔✔Dorsal recumbent
A nurse is assessing the severity of a patient's urinary elimination problem. Which question is most
appropriate for the nurse to ask?
"Does your urinary problem restrict you from doing your usual activities?"
"Do you dribble urine before voiding, after voiding, or at other times?"
"Have you been hospitalized or have you received a diagnosis of a new medical problem recently?"
"How often are you awakened with the urge to void while you are sleeping?" - ANS ✔✔"How often are
you awakened with the urge to void while you are sleeping?"
The nurse is caring for a patient with urinary incontinence. Which action would the nurse perform to
promote comfort for the patient? Select all that apply.
Change dressings & linens when wet.
Limit fluid intake.
Use absorbent pads.
Increase coffee intake.
Catheterize the patient. - ANS ✔✔Change dressings & linens when wet.
Use absorbent pads.
Catheterize the patient.
A male patient returned from the operating room 6 hours ago with a cast on his right arm. He has not yet
voided. Which action would be most beneficial in assisting the patient to void?
Suggest that he stand at the bedside.
Stay with the patient.
Give him the urinal to use in bed.
Tell him that if he does not urinate he will be catheterized. - ANS ✔✔Suggest that he stand at the
bedside.
The nurse receives a prescription to obtain a postvoid residual for a patient via catheterization. Which
method to obtain this measurement is best?
Intermittent catheterization
Long-term indwelling catheterization
, Short-term indwelling catheterization
Medium-term indwelling catheterization - ANS ✔✔Intermittent catheterization
A nurse is assisting the health care provider assess a patient with altered urinary elimination. After
assessing the patient, the health care provider suspects that the patient has an obstruction of the
ureters. Which diagnostic test does the nurse expect the patient to undergo?
Cystoscopy
Abdominal roentgenogram
Ultrasound of the urinary bladder
Axial computed tomography scan - ANS ✔✔Axial computed tomography scan
Which statement by a student nurse regarding urinary incontinence requires correction?
"Urinary incontinence is common in older adults."
"Urge incontinence and stress incontinence are common forms of urinary incontinence."
"Urinary incontinence is characterized by an involuntary loss of urine."
"Mixed incontinence is a combination of stress and functional incontinence." - ANS ✔✔"Mixed
incontinence is a combination of stress and functional incontinence."
The patient is incontinent, and a condom catheter is placed. The nurse should take which action?
Secure the condom with adhesive tape
Change the condom every 48 hours
Assess the patient for skin irritation
Use sterile technique for placement - ANS ✔✔Assess the patient for skin irritation
A 70-year-old woman complains about involuntary passage of urine. The leakage of urine occurs in small
amounts and is more frequent when she coughs. The nursing assessment reveals that the patient is
obese, has had 3 pregnancies, and has already gone through menopause. The nurse understands that
the patient is at an increased risk of developing a urinary tract infection. Which nursing intervention can
help prevent a urinary tract infection in the patient? Select all that apply.
Emphasize reduced fluid intake.
Emphasize wearing cotton underwear.
Emphasize the need for continuous bladder catheterization.
Promote complete emptying of bladder by double voiding.
Emphasize the importance of perineal hygiene. - ANS ✔✔Emphasize wearing cotton underwear.
Promote complete emptying of bladder by double voiding.
Emphasize the importance of perineal hygiene.
The nurse is reviewing laboratory results for patient and notices the urine tested positive for ketones.
Which underlying factor may lead to the presence of urinary ketone bodies? Select all that apply.
Epilepsy
Starvation
Dehydration
Hyperthyroidism
