Answer Guide NSG-3850 EXAM 3
NSG-3850 EXAM 3
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1. Creatinine range 0.6-1.2
2. BUN range 10-20
3. RBC range male 4.7-6.1
4. RBC range females 4.2-5.4
5. Hgb range 14-18 male
12-16 female
6. Hct range Male: 42-52%
Female: 37-47%
7. Kidneys excrete _________ erythropoietin
8. Erythropoietin goes to the bone marrow
_______________ which signals to
create more RBCs
9. Involuntary or uncontrolled loss incontinence
of urine from the bladder
10. Rule out __________ with a urinaly- UTI
sis
11. Risk factors for urinary inconti- Cognitive impairment, limitations in daily activities, in-
nence stitutionalization, stroke, diabetes, obesity, poor general
health, comorbidities
12. Monitor the elderly due to decreased GFR
13. How to avoid incontinence Caffeine, carbonation, alcohol, or artificial sweetener
Establish a voiding schedule
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14. Avoid taking diuretics after 4pm
15. Void about _____________ times a 5 to 8
day which is every 2-3 hours
16. Causes of transient incontinence -Atrophic vaginitis, urethritis, prostatitis
-Delirium or confusion
-Excessive urine production (increased intake, diabetes,
diabetic ketoacidosis)
-Limited or restricted activity
-Pharmacologic agents (anticholinergic agents, seda-
tives, alcohol, analgesic agents, diuretics, muscle relax-
tants, adrenergic agents
-Psychological factors (depression, regression)
-Stool impaction or constipation
-Urinary tract infections (UTI)
17. Adequate fluid intake 1500-1600ml
taken in small increments
18. Best fluid is __________ water
19. Encourage to limit the bad fluids not take it away entirely
20. Inhibit bladder contraction and Anticholinergics (oxybutnin)
are considered first line medica-
tions for urge incontinence
21. Decrease bladder contractions as Tricyclic antidepressants (Amitriptyline, Imipramine)
well as increase bladder neck re-
sistance
22. Adrenergic Agonist
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NSG-3850 EXAM 3
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acts on alpha-adrenergic recep-
tors, causing urinary retention,
may be used to treat stress incon-
tinence
It needs to be used with caution
in men with prostatic hyperpla-
sia and patients with hyperten-
sion (can exacerbate these issues)
23. Decreased bladder muscle tone
___________________ predisposes
the older person to incontinence.
24. Incontinence is ____________ an age not
related change
25. Is the involuntary loss of urine Stress incontinence
through an intact urethra as a
result of sneezing, coughing, or
changing position
Predominantly affects women
who have had vaginal deliver-
ies and is thought to be the re-
sult of decreasing ligament and
pelvic floor support of the urethra
and decreasing or absent estro-
gen levels within the urethral walls
and bladder base.
26. Involuntary loss of urine associat- Urge incontinence
ed with a strong urge to void that
cannot be suppressed
The patient is aware of the need to
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NSG-3850 EXAM 3
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1. Creatinine range 0.6-1.2
2. BUN range 10-20
3. RBC range male 4.7-6.1
4. RBC range females 4.2-5.4
5. Hgb range 14-18 male
12-16 female
6. Hct range Male: 42-52%
Female: 37-47%
7. Kidneys excrete _________ erythropoietin
8. Erythropoietin goes to the bone marrow
_______________ which signals to
create more RBCs
9. Involuntary or uncontrolled loss incontinence
of urine from the bladder
10. Rule out __________ with a urinaly- UTI
sis
11. Risk factors for urinary inconti- Cognitive impairment, limitations in daily activities, in-
nence stitutionalization, stroke, diabetes, obesity, poor general
health, comorbidities
12. Monitor the elderly due to decreased GFR
13. How to avoid incontinence Caffeine, carbonation, alcohol, or artificial sweetener
Establish a voiding schedule
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, Answer Guide NSG-3850 EXAM 3
NSG-3850 EXAM 3
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14. Avoid taking diuretics after 4pm
15. Void about _____________ times a 5 to 8
day which is every 2-3 hours
16. Causes of transient incontinence -Atrophic vaginitis, urethritis, prostatitis
-Delirium or confusion
-Excessive urine production (increased intake, diabetes,
diabetic ketoacidosis)
-Limited or restricted activity
-Pharmacologic agents (anticholinergic agents, seda-
tives, alcohol, analgesic agents, diuretics, muscle relax-
tants, adrenergic agents
-Psychological factors (depression, regression)
-Stool impaction or constipation
-Urinary tract infections (UTI)
17. Adequate fluid intake 1500-1600ml
taken in small increments
18. Best fluid is __________ water
19. Encourage to limit the bad fluids not take it away entirely
20. Inhibit bladder contraction and Anticholinergics (oxybutnin)
are considered first line medica-
tions for urge incontinence
21. Decrease bladder contractions as Tricyclic antidepressants (Amitriptyline, Imipramine)
well as increase bladder neck re-
sistance
22. Adrenergic Agonist
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NSG-3850 EXAM 3
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acts on alpha-adrenergic recep-
tors, causing urinary retention,
may be used to treat stress incon-
tinence
It needs to be used with caution
in men with prostatic hyperpla-
sia and patients with hyperten-
sion (can exacerbate these issues)
23. Decreased bladder muscle tone
___________________ predisposes
the older person to incontinence.
24. Incontinence is ____________ an age not
related change
25. Is the involuntary loss of urine Stress incontinence
through an intact urethra as a
result of sneezing, coughing, or
changing position
Predominantly affects women
who have had vaginal deliver-
ies and is thought to be the re-
sult of decreasing ligament and
pelvic floor support of the urethra
and decreasing or absent estro-
gen levels within the urethral walls
and bladder base.
26. Involuntary loss of urine associat- Urge incontinence
ed with a strong urge to void that
cannot be suppressed
The patient is aware of the need to
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