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Define urinary retention correct answers Urinary retention is a condition in which you are unable
to empty all the urine from your bladder. Urinary retention is not a disease, but a condition that
may be related to other health problems, such as prostate problems in men or a cystocele in
women.
While taking a health history from your client, a 53-year-old female, she discloses to you that she
sometimes experiences urinary incontinence when she sneezes and laughs. What would be the
most appropriate response to this information?? (3) correct answers Let them know they're not
alone and that urinary incontinence is not something they have to live with.
Provide education about pelvic floor muscle training exercises, timed voiding, lifestyle
modification, and incontinence products.
Encourage them to learn more about their condition so they can optimally manage it and improve
their quality of life.
The nurse notes that a patient has had a black, tarry stool and recalls that a possible cause would
be: (2) correct answers Melena - bleeding somewhere inside the upper gastrointestinal
tractConsumption of iron supplements
An elderly patient states that she is worried because she has not had a bowel movement each day.
The nurse's best response concerning defecation patterns is correct answers "The number of
bowel movements per week varies greatly between people. What is your usual bowel pattern?"
An elderly patient states that she is worried because she has not had a bowel movement each day.
The nurse's best response concerning defecation patterns is correct answers "The number of
bowel movements per week varies greatly between people. What is your usual bowel pattern?"
MEDS? DIET? EXERCISE?
, Which of the following statements regarding ageing adults and abdominal assessments is true?
correct answers It decreases with the GI tract, not functioning as well anymore.
What is a normal finding on palpation of the abdomen? correct answers Abdomen soft to touch
with no masses, swelling, pain, and rigidity
During report the student nurse hears that a patient has 'hepatomegaly' and recognises that the
term refers to: correct answers Hepatomegaly is enlargement of the liver beyond its normal size.
When inspecting a client's abdominal contour, the nurse observes the abdomen to be swollen and
distended. The nurse describes and documents this as: correct answers Visual inspection finds the
abdomen to be swollen and distended.
Ascites?
A patient tells the nurse that she is having a hard time bringing her hand to her mouth when she
eats or tries to brush her teeth. The nurse knows that for her to move her hand to her mouth, she
must perform the following movement: correct answers Flexion of elbow
Define Scoliosis correct answers lateral curvature of the thorcic spine
Normal finding of Shoulder ROM correct answers Full active ROM of the shoulder with smooth
movement
You are caring for Mr Smith who has been admitted following a mechanical fall. You are
reviewing his nursing care plan. Which component of the care plan indicates that the objective
has been achieved? correct answers Evaluation
When using a mobile hoist with a dependent patient, which of the following statements is
correct? correct answers Always use a hoist with the brakes of the hoist 'off' to ensure stability.
Define urinary retention correct answers Urinary retention is a condition in which you are unable
to empty all the urine from your bladder. Urinary retention is not a disease, but a condition that
may be related to other health problems, such as prostate problems in men or a cystocele in
women.
While taking a health history from your client, a 53-year-old female, she discloses to you that she
sometimes experiences urinary incontinence when she sneezes and laughs. What would be the
most appropriate response to this information?? (3) correct answers Let them know they're not
alone and that urinary incontinence is not something they have to live with.
Provide education about pelvic floor muscle training exercises, timed voiding, lifestyle
modification, and incontinence products.
Encourage them to learn more about their condition so they can optimally manage it and improve
their quality of life.
The nurse notes that a patient has had a black, tarry stool and recalls that a possible cause would
be: (2) correct answers Melena - bleeding somewhere inside the upper gastrointestinal
tractConsumption of iron supplements
An elderly patient states that she is worried because she has not had a bowel movement each day.
The nurse's best response concerning defecation patterns is correct answers "The number of
bowel movements per week varies greatly between people. What is your usual bowel pattern?"
An elderly patient states that she is worried because she has not had a bowel movement each day.
The nurse's best response concerning defecation patterns is correct answers "The number of
bowel movements per week varies greatly between people. What is your usual bowel pattern?"
MEDS? DIET? EXERCISE?
, Which of the following statements regarding ageing adults and abdominal assessments is true?
correct answers It decreases with the GI tract, not functioning as well anymore.
What is a normal finding on palpation of the abdomen? correct answers Abdomen soft to touch
with no masses, swelling, pain, and rigidity
During report the student nurse hears that a patient has 'hepatomegaly' and recognises that the
term refers to: correct answers Hepatomegaly is enlargement of the liver beyond its normal size.
When inspecting a client's abdominal contour, the nurse observes the abdomen to be swollen and
distended. The nurse describes and documents this as: correct answers Visual inspection finds the
abdomen to be swollen and distended.
Ascites?
A patient tells the nurse that she is having a hard time bringing her hand to her mouth when she
eats or tries to brush her teeth. The nurse knows that for her to move her hand to her mouth, she
must perform the following movement: correct answers Flexion of elbow
Define Scoliosis correct answers lateral curvature of the thorcic spine
Normal finding of Shoulder ROM correct answers Full active ROM of the shoulder with smooth
movement
You are caring for Mr Smith who has been admitted following a mechanical fall. You are
reviewing his nursing care plan. Which component of the care plan indicates that the objective
has been achieved? correct answers Evaluation
When using a mobile hoist with a dependent patient, which of the following statements is
correct? correct answers Always use a hoist with the brakes of the hoist 'off' to ensure stability.
