VN201 MS 1: Quiz 8 Incontinence and Falls (Unitek)
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Graded A+ | VN201 MS 1 (Unitek) MS 1 VN 201
Medical Surgical 1 Exam
1. Bladder training instructions are being given to a patient who has a history of
urinary incontinence. What initial instructions should the nurse five to the
patient?
a. "Wait until you feel the urge to void."
b. "Don't void any more than every 4 to 6 hours."
c. "Void every 2 to 3 hours while awake."
d. "Void any time you feel the urge."
c. "Void every 2 to 3 hours while awake."
2. A patient who uses a pessary to help control incontinence is given instruction
for its care. What should these instructions include?
a. Remove periodically for cleaning.
b. Douche daily with a cleansing solution.
c. Check for proper placement once a month.
d. Periodically deflate the cuff.
a. Remove periodically for cleaning.
3. What should a nurse include as an essential factor when providing patient
education about managing fecal overflow incontinence?
a. Daily use of mineral oil
b. Regular evacuation
, c. Daily administration of enemas
d. Long-term use of mineral oil
b. Regular evacuation
4. What education should a nurse provide to a patient diagnosed with anorectal
incontinence?
a. Take a daily laxative.
b. Increase fiber in the diet.
c. Perform pelvic muscle exercises.
d. Administer daily enemas.
c. Perform pelvic muscle exercises.
5. What is the cause of symptomatic incontinence?
a. Colorectal disease
b. Gastrocolic reflex
c. Constipation
d. Nerve damage
a. Colorectal disease
6. What should be the first intervention when a nurse finds that a patient has
fallen?
a. Ask the patient to stand up.
b. Document the fall according to agency policy.
c. Remove or correct the cause of the fall.
d. Assess the circumstances of the fall and any injuries sustained.
d. Assess the circumstances of the fall and any injuries sustained.
7. A nurse is caring for an older adult patient who has undergone a total hip
replacement. What is the best action to reduce the risk of further injury?
Questions and Answers | 100% Pass Guaranteed |
Graded A+ | VN201 MS 1 (Unitek) MS 1 VN 201
Medical Surgical 1 Exam
1. Bladder training instructions are being given to a patient who has a history of
urinary incontinence. What initial instructions should the nurse five to the
patient?
a. "Wait until you feel the urge to void."
b. "Don't void any more than every 4 to 6 hours."
c. "Void every 2 to 3 hours while awake."
d. "Void any time you feel the urge."
c. "Void every 2 to 3 hours while awake."
2. A patient who uses a pessary to help control incontinence is given instruction
for its care. What should these instructions include?
a. Remove periodically for cleaning.
b. Douche daily with a cleansing solution.
c. Check for proper placement once a month.
d. Periodically deflate the cuff.
a. Remove periodically for cleaning.
3. What should a nurse include as an essential factor when providing patient
education about managing fecal overflow incontinence?
a. Daily use of mineral oil
b. Regular evacuation
, c. Daily administration of enemas
d. Long-term use of mineral oil
b. Regular evacuation
4. What education should a nurse provide to a patient diagnosed with anorectal
incontinence?
a. Take a daily laxative.
b. Increase fiber in the diet.
c. Perform pelvic muscle exercises.
d. Administer daily enemas.
c. Perform pelvic muscle exercises.
5. What is the cause of symptomatic incontinence?
a. Colorectal disease
b. Gastrocolic reflex
c. Constipation
d. Nerve damage
a. Colorectal disease
6. What should be the first intervention when a nurse finds that a patient has
fallen?
a. Ask the patient to stand up.
b. Document the fall according to agency policy.
c. Remove or correct the cause of the fall.
d. Assess the circumstances of the fall and any injuries sustained.
d. Assess the circumstances of the fall and any injuries sustained.
7. A nurse is caring for an older adult patient who has undergone a total hip
replacement. What is the best action to reduce the risk of further injury?
