CONTINENCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

The first step in managing large volume liquid stool is which of the following? external fecal collection pouch •internal bowel management system •rectal tube •rectal trumpet - Answer-external fecal collection pouch External fecal pouches are designed to collect and contain fecal material in order to quantify stool volume and protect the skin. The are considered the "first step" in management of large volume liquid stool. The recommendations for catheter associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) prevention in short-term use (2 weeks or less) of urinary catheters includes: use of antibiotic meatal ointments •use of silver alloy catheter •irrigate catheter twice daily with acidic solution •use of silicone coated catheter - Answer-use of silver alloy catheter Silicone catheters are more frequently used in long-term care, and there is no evidence to show that its use reduces CAUTI. Doughty & Moore, pg. 234. The reduction in bacteriuria lasts up to 14 days when silver alloy catheters are used A 78-year-old man presents to the clinic with complaints of inability to void and urine dribbling. These symptoms have been present for one week. Which of the following should the nurse initially suspect as the cause of this patient's symptoms? urinar