Nur 1100 Week 6 Quiz Questions With Complete Solutions
(Select all that apply)What are the functions of electrolytes in
the body?
A. Fluid balance
B. Neuromuscular activity
C. Cardiovascular activity
D. Enzyme reactions
E. Acid-Base balance Correct Answers A. Fluid balance
B. Neuromuscular activity
C. Cardiovascular activity
D. Enzyme reactions
E. Acid-Base balance
A 70-year-old client who has four children and six
grandchildren states that she "wets" herself when she sneezes or
laughs. She reports that sometimes this also occurs when rising
from a sitting to standing position. Which type of incontinence
does the nurse anticipate?
total
stress
reflect
urge Correct Answers Stress
A client reports to the nurse that after delivering a baby, she
loses small amounts of urine each time she sneezes or laughs
hard. Which type of incontinence does the nurse anticipate?
total
urge
reflex
,stress Correct Answers stress
A client who has an indwelling catheter reports a need to
urinate. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Check to see whether the catheter is patent.
B. reassure the client that it is not possible for her to urinate.
C. recatheterize the bladder with a larger-gauge catheter.
D. Collect a urine specimen for analysis Correct Answers a. a
clogged or kinked catheter causes the bladder to fill and
stimulates the need to urinate
A dialysis unit nurse caring for a patient with renal failure will
expect the patient to exhibit which fluid and electrolyte
imbalances?
A. fluid volume deficit and acidosis
B. fluid volume excess and alkalosis
C. fluid volume deficit and alkalosis
D. fluid volume excess and acidosis Correct Answers D. fluid
volume excess and acidosis
A female client has a UTI. Which teaching points by the nurse
would be helpful to the client? Select ALL that apply
1. Limit fluids to avoid the burning sensation on urination
2. review symptoms of UTI with the client.
3. wipe the perineal area from back to front
4. wear cotton underclothes
5. take baths rather than showers Correct Answers 2 & 4
, A nurse in a provider's office is evaluating a client who reports
losing control of urine whenever she coughs, laughs, or sneezes.
the client relates a history of three vaginal births, but no serious
accidents or illnesses.Which of the following interventions
should the nurse suggest for helping to control or eliminate the
client'sincontinence? (Select all that apply.)
a. limit total daily fluid intake.
B.Decrease or avoid caffeine.
C. take calcium supplements.
D. avoid drinking alcohol.
E.Use the Credé maneuver. Correct Answers a.Because stress
incontinence results from weak pelvic muscles and other
structures, limiting fluids will not resolve the problem.
B. CORRECT: Caffeine is a bladder irritant and can worsen
stress incontinence.
C. Calcium has no effect on stress incontinence.
D. CORRECT: alcohol is a bladder irritant and can worsen
stress incontinence.
E. the Credé maneuver helps manage reflex incontinence, not
stress incontinence
A nurse is assessing a client who has a serum calcium level of
8.1 mg/dL. Which of the following findings is the priority for
the nurse to assess?
A. Deep-tendon reflexes
B. Cardiac rhythm
C. Peripheral sensation
D. Bowel sounds Correct Answers B. Cardiac rhythm
(Select all that apply)What are the functions of electrolytes in
the body?
A. Fluid balance
B. Neuromuscular activity
C. Cardiovascular activity
D. Enzyme reactions
E. Acid-Base balance Correct Answers A. Fluid balance
B. Neuromuscular activity
C. Cardiovascular activity
D. Enzyme reactions
E. Acid-Base balance
A 70-year-old client who has four children and six
grandchildren states that she "wets" herself when she sneezes or
laughs. She reports that sometimes this also occurs when rising
from a sitting to standing position. Which type of incontinence
does the nurse anticipate?
total
stress
reflect
urge Correct Answers Stress
A client reports to the nurse that after delivering a baby, she
loses small amounts of urine each time she sneezes or laughs
hard. Which type of incontinence does the nurse anticipate?
total
urge
reflex
,stress Correct Answers stress
A client who has an indwelling catheter reports a need to
urinate. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Check to see whether the catheter is patent.
B. reassure the client that it is not possible for her to urinate.
C. recatheterize the bladder with a larger-gauge catheter.
D. Collect a urine specimen for analysis Correct Answers a. a
clogged or kinked catheter causes the bladder to fill and
stimulates the need to urinate
A dialysis unit nurse caring for a patient with renal failure will
expect the patient to exhibit which fluid and electrolyte
imbalances?
A. fluid volume deficit and acidosis
B. fluid volume excess and alkalosis
C. fluid volume deficit and alkalosis
D. fluid volume excess and acidosis Correct Answers D. fluid
volume excess and acidosis
A female client has a UTI. Which teaching points by the nurse
would be helpful to the client? Select ALL that apply
1. Limit fluids to avoid the burning sensation on urination
2. review symptoms of UTI with the client.
3. wipe the perineal area from back to front
4. wear cotton underclothes
5. take baths rather than showers Correct Answers 2 & 4
, A nurse in a provider's office is evaluating a client who reports
losing control of urine whenever she coughs, laughs, or sneezes.
the client relates a history of three vaginal births, but no serious
accidents or illnesses.Which of the following interventions
should the nurse suggest for helping to control or eliminate the
client'sincontinence? (Select all that apply.)
a. limit total daily fluid intake.
B.Decrease or avoid caffeine.
C. take calcium supplements.
D. avoid drinking alcohol.
E.Use the Credé maneuver. Correct Answers a.Because stress
incontinence results from weak pelvic muscles and other
structures, limiting fluids will not resolve the problem.
B. CORRECT: Caffeine is a bladder irritant and can worsen
stress incontinence.
C. Calcium has no effect on stress incontinence.
D. CORRECT: alcohol is a bladder irritant and can worsen
stress incontinence.
E. the Credé maneuver helps manage reflex incontinence, not
stress incontinence
A nurse is assessing a client who has a serum calcium level of
8.1 mg/dL. Which of the following findings is the priority for
the nurse to assess?
A. Deep-tendon reflexes
B. Cardiac rhythm
C. Peripheral sensation
D. Bowel sounds Correct Answers B. Cardiac rhythm
