NU NSG240 Exam 2 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Urinary System Urine travels through the urinary system (tract), which consists of the kidneys,
ureters, bladder, and urethra.
Dehiscence The need to splint surgical incision to decrease pain and prevent opening of
surgical would
Indications of complications for surgery Nausea and vomiting
POCD
Pulmonary embolism
Hypotension/ Hypovolemia
Atelectasis
Wound infection
Wound dehiscence
Illeus
Oliguria or Acute Kidney Injury
How can you help prevent surgery complications during Ensure proper healing
the postoperative phase Rule out potential complications
Head-to-toe assessment of the body systems
Safety considerations for the surgical client -Fall Risks
-Aspiration
-Precautions
-Impaired Cognition
Average urine output 30 mL/hr
240 mL per 8-hr shift
Types of Urinary incontinence Stress
Urge
Overflow
Functional
Reflex
Bedwetting
Stress Urinary incontinence coughing, sneezing, laughing, or physical activity that increases pressure on the
bladder
Urge Urinary Incontinence strong urge to urinate, but leaking occurs before getting to the toilet
Overflow Urinary Incontinence incomplete bladder emptying, which results in the bladder overfilling when full
, Functional Urinary Incontinence physical inability to reach the toilet in time
Reflex Urinary Incontinence urinary leakage as a result of nerve damage
Bedwetting Urinary Incontinence Nocturnal enuresis
Why are UTI's more common in women Shorter Urethra (1.5 inches)
What are UTI's and Pyelonephritis caused by Bacteria entering the urinary tract
If a UTI is untreated what can occur? May result in a kidney infection called phelonephritis
Risk factors for pyelonephritis include: sexual activity, menopause, urinary retention, urinary obstruction, frequent urinary
catheter use, diabetes, urinary tract abnormalities.
clinical manifestations of pyelonephritis: Burning or painful urination
Frequent urgency to urinate despite not having a lot of urine to pass
Urinary Retention occurs when the bladder cannot fully empty.
Symptoms of Urinary Retention The inability to urinate
pain
Abdominal distention
Urinary frequency
Urinary hesitancy
Weak or slow urine stream
Urinary leakage
What does CAUTI stand for? Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection
What is CAUTI? urinary tract infection that develops in patients with a urinary catheter in place,
caused by bacteria entering the urinary tract through the catheter.
What is one of the most common healthcare-associated CAUTI
infections, but preventable with proper care?
What does the digestive system do? Breaking down food so the body can absorb nutrients.
GI Tract includes: mouth
pharynx
esophagus
stomach
small intestine
large intestine
GI accessory organs include: Salivary glands
Teeth and Tongue
Liver
Pancreas
Gallbladder
CORRECT Answers
Urinary System Urine travels through the urinary system (tract), which consists of the kidneys,
ureters, bladder, and urethra.
Dehiscence The need to splint surgical incision to decrease pain and prevent opening of
surgical would
Indications of complications for surgery Nausea and vomiting
POCD
Pulmonary embolism
Hypotension/ Hypovolemia
Atelectasis
Wound infection
Wound dehiscence
Illeus
Oliguria or Acute Kidney Injury
How can you help prevent surgery complications during Ensure proper healing
the postoperative phase Rule out potential complications
Head-to-toe assessment of the body systems
Safety considerations for the surgical client -Fall Risks
-Aspiration
-Precautions
-Impaired Cognition
Average urine output 30 mL/hr
240 mL per 8-hr shift
Types of Urinary incontinence Stress
Urge
Overflow
Functional
Reflex
Bedwetting
Stress Urinary incontinence coughing, sneezing, laughing, or physical activity that increases pressure on the
bladder
Urge Urinary Incontinence strong urge to urinate, but leaking occurs before getting to the toilet
Overflow Urinary Incontinence incomplete bladder emptying, which results in the bladder overfilling when full
, Functional Urinary Incontinence physical inability to reach the toilet in time
Reflex Urinary Incontinence urinary leakage as a result of nerve damage
Bedwetting Urinary Incontinence Nocturnal enuresis
Why are UTI's more common in women Shorter Urethra (1.5 inches)
What are UTI's and Pyelonephritis caused by Bacteria entering the urinary tract
If a UTI is untreated what can occur? May result in a kidney infection called phelonephritis
Risk factors for pyelonephritis include: sexual activity, menopause, urinary retention, urinary obstruction, frequent urinary
catheter use, diabetes, urinary tract abnormalities.
clinical manifestations of pyelonephritis: Burning or painful urination
Frequent urgency to urinate despite not having a lot of urine to pass
Urinary Retention occurs when the bladder cannot fully empty.
Symptoms of Urinary Retention The inability to urinate
pain
Abdominal distention
Urinary frequency
Urinary hesitancy
Weak or slow urine stream
Urinary leakage
What does CAUTI stand for? Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection
What is CAUTI? urinary tract infection that develops in patients with a urinary catheter in place,
caused by bacteria entering the urinary tract through the catheter.
What is one of the most common healthcare-associated CAUTI
infections, but preventable with proper care?
What does the digestive system do? Breaking down food so the body can absorb nutrients.
GI Tract includes: mouth
pharynx
esophagus
stomach
small intestine
large intestine
GI accessory organs include: Salivary glands
Teeth and Tongue
Liver
Pancreas
Gallbladder
