PNU 120 Exam 3 With
Correct Answers
Technique to collect a urine specimen from the catheter - ANSWER clean the
aches port with an antiseptic swab. connect a syringe and aspirate urine into
syringe
Procedure for removing an indwelling urinary catheter - ANSWER preform
hand hygiene, deflate the balloon, remove catheter, clean perennial area,
ensure patients fluid intake is generous and monitor I&O, instruct pt to void
in bedpan, inform pt it will take time for bladder to reestablish voluntary
control
Terms used to describe urine output - ANSWER color, oder, cloudy/clear
Procedure for obtaining a 24hr urine culture - ANSWER discard first urine
collection
Caring for a pt who has urinary incontinence - ANSWER initiate a regimented
toilet schedule, record I&O, limit fluids in the evening hours, avoid indwelling
catheters
Dietary teaching for a patient following the surgical placement of a
colostomy - ANSWER consume yogurt w/ probiotics to minimize odor
Priority assessment caring for a client with an ileostomy - ANSWER it should
be beefy red, pink
Priority assessment caring for a client post abdominal surgery - ANSWER
, assess for bowel sounds. if absent, it is an indication of a paralytic illeus.
withhold food and fluids and notify the HCP immediately
Plan of care for a client who had frequent diarrheal stools - ANSWER barrier
cleanser and cream
clear liquid diet - ANSWER - liquids that leave little residue
- examples: clear fruit juices, gelatin, broth
full liquid diet- ANSWER Foods liquid at room temp or melt at body
temperature. ie; yogurt, pudding, sherbert, ice cream (no reds)
soft diet- ANSWER similar to regular diet, but foods must require little
chewing and be easy to digest
puree diet- ANSWER All clear and full liquids in addition to pureed meats and
vegetables, scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes and gravy
Mechanically altered diet - ANSWER - Regular diet with modifications for
texture. EXCLUDES most raw fruits and vegetables and foods with seeds, nuts
and dried fruits. Foods are chopped, ground, mashed or soft
- Chewing and swallowing difficulties, after surgery to the head, neck or
mouth
administration of an enema - ANSWER left sims position with right leg
flexed, don gloves, lubricate rectal tube, insert 3 to 4 inches, hold bag 18
inches above
Guaiac test - ANSWER test for blood in stool
culture stool test - ANSWER test for bacteria
parasitic stool test - ANSWER test for parasites in stool
Correct Answers
Technique to collect a urine specimen from the catheter - ANSWER clean the
aches port with an antiseptic swab. connect a syringe and aspirate urine into
syringe
Procedure for removing an indwelling urinary catheter - ANSWER preform
hand hygiene, deflate the balloon, remove catheter, clean perennial area,
ensure patients fluid intake is generous and monitor I&O, instruct pt to void
in bedpan, inform pt it will take time for bladder to reestablish voluntary
control
Terms used to describe urine output - ANSWER color, oder, cloudy/clear
Procedure for obtaining a 24hr urine culture - ANSWER discard first urine
collection
Caring for a pt who has urinary incontinence - ANSWER initiate a regimented
toilet schedule, record I&O, limit fluids in the evening hours, avoid indwelling
catheters
Dietary teaching for a patient following the surgical placement of a
colostomy - ANSWER consume yogurt w/ probiotics to minimize odor
Priority assessment caring for a client with an ileostomy - ANSWER it should
be beefy red, pink
Priority assessment caring for a client post abdominal surgery - ANSWER
, assess for bowel sounds. if absent, it is an indication of a paralytic illeus.
withhold food and fluids and notify the HCP immediately
Plan of care for a client who had frequent diarrheal stools - ANSWER barrier
cleanser and cream
clear liquid diet - ANSWER - liquids that leave little residue
- examples: clear fruit juices, gelatin, broth
full liquid diet- ANSWER Foods liquid at room temp or melt at body
temperature. ie; yogurt, pudding, sherbert, ice cream (no reds)
soft diet- ANSWER similar to regular diet, but foods must require little
chewing and be easy to digest
puree diet- ANSWER All clear and full liquids in addition to pureed meats and
vegetables, scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes and gravy
Mechanically altered diet - ANSWER - Regular diet with modifications for
texture. EXCLUDES most raw fruits and vegetables and foods with seeds, nuts
and dried fruits. Foods are chopped, ground, mashed or soft
- Chewing and swallowing difficulties, after surgery to the head, neck or
mouth
administration of an enema - ANSWER left sims position with right leg
flexed, don gloves, lubricate rectal tube, insert 3 to 4 inches, hold bag 18
inches above
Guaiac test - ANSWER test for blood in stool
culture stool test - ANSWER test for bacteria
parasitic stool test - ANSWER test for parasites in stool
