UNIT 6 MN566 PRACTICE TEST 2026
QUESTION BANK AND CORRECT ANSWERS
REVIEW
◉ What is the most important nursing action for a patient receiving
chlorothiazide (Diuril)? Answer: Assess for hypokalemia.
◉ What should a nurse explain to a patient taking phenazopyridine
(Pyridium) who has bright red-orange urine? Answer: This is a
normal side effect of the medication.
◉ What is a normal characteristic of urine for a patient with an ileal
conduit after cystectomy? Answer: Clear amber with mucus shreds.
◉ What nursing intervention should be included for a confused and
incontinent patient with dehydration? Answer: Apply absorbent
incontinence pads.
◉ What complementary therapy can help prevent urinary tract
infections (UTIs)? Answer: Cranberry juice.
◉ What action can reduce the risk of skin impairment due to urinary
incontinence? Answer: Frequent toileting and meticulous skin care.
,◉ Why are pediatric girls particularly susceptible to urinary tract
infections? Answer: They have a short and proximal urethra in
relation to the vagina.
◉ Which foods should hypokalemic patients include in their diet?
Answer: Bananas, oranges, cantaloupe.
◉ What medication is administered for pain management in a
patient with a renal calculus? Answer: Meperidine (Demerol) 100
mg IM q4h PRN.
◉ What is the recommended fluid intake for a patient with a renal
calculus? Answer: Encourage fluids to 4000 mL/day.
◉ What should a nurse do if a patient is voiding bright red-orange
urine while on Pyridium? Answer: Explain that this is a normal side
effect.
◉ What is a common symptom of cystitis that phenazopyridine
(Pyridium) treats? Answer: Pain during urination.
◉ What is the risk associated with thiazide diuretics like
chlorothiazide? Answer: Hypokalemia.
, ◉ What nursing action is important for a patient with urinary
incontinence and confusion? Answer: Assist the patient to the
bathroom every 2 hours.
◉ What dietary advice should be given to patients on diuretics to
prevent potassium depletion? Answer: Include potassium-rich foods
like bananas and oranges.
◉ What is the significance of mucus in the urine of a patient with an
ileal conduit? Answer: It is a normal finding due to intestinal
secretions.
◉ What is the effect of caffeine on urinary tract health? Answer: It
increases diuresis but does not prevent UTIs.
◉ What is the potential consequence of restricting fluids for a
confused patient? Answer: It may exacerbate dehydration and
electrolyte imbalance.
◉ What should be monitored in patients taking diuretics to prevent
complications? Answer: Electrolyte levels, especially potassium.
◉ What is the expected urine color for a patient taking
phenazopyridine? Answer: Bright red-orange.
QUESTION BANK AND CORRECT ANSWERS
REVIEW
◉ What is the most important nursing action for a patient receiving
chlorothiazide (Diuril)? Answer: Assess for hypokalemia.
◉ What should a nurse explain to a patient taking phenazopyridine
(Pyridium) who has bright red-orange urine? Answer: This is a
normal side effect of the medication.
◉ What is a normal characteristic of urine for a patient with an ileal
conduit after cystectomy? Answer: Clear amber with mucus shreds.
◉ What nursing intervention should be included for a confused and
incontinent patient with dehydration? Answer: Apply absorbent
incontinence pads.
◉ What complementary therapy can help prevent urinary tract
infections (UTIs)? Answer: Cranberry juice.
◉ What action can reduce the risk of skin impairment due to urinary
incontinence? Answer: Frequent toileting and meticulous skin care.
,◉ Why are pediatric girls particularly susceptible to urinary tract
infections? Answer: They have a short and proximal urethra in
relation to the vagina.
◉ Which foods should hypokalemic patients include in their diet?
Answer: Bananas, oranges, cantaloupe.
◉ What medication is administered for pain management in a
patient with a renal calculus? Answer: Meperidine (Demerol) 100
mg IM q4h PRN.
◉ What is the recommended fluid intake for a patient with a renal
calculus? Answer: Encourage fluids to 4000 mL/day.
◉ What should a nurse do if a patient is voiding bright red-orange
urine while on Pyridium? Answer: Explain that this is a normal side
effect.
◉ What is a common symptom of cystitis that phenazopyridine
(Pyridium) treats? Answer: Pain during urination.
◉ What is the risk associated with thiazide diuretics like
chlorothiazide? Answer: Hypokalemia.
, ◉ What nursing action is important for a patient with urinary
incontinence and confusion? Answer: Assist the patient to the
bathroom every 2 hours.
◉ What dietary advice should be given to patients on diuretics to
prevent potassium depletion? Answer: Include potassium-rich foods
like bananas and oranges.
◉ What is the significance of mucus in the urine of a patient with an
ileal conduit? Answer: It is a normal finding due to intestinal
secretions.
◉ What is the effect of caffeine on urinary tract health? Answer: It
increases diuresis but does not prevent UTIs.
◉ What is the potential consequence of restricting fluids for a
confused patient? Answer: It may exacerbate dehydration and
electrolyte imbalance.
◉ What should be monitored in patients taking diuretics to prevent
complications? Answer: Electrolyte levels, especially potassium.
◉ What is the expected urine color for a patient taking
phenazopyridine? Answer: Bright red-orange.
