ATI Urinary Elimination - practice assessment
1. A client who reports urinary frequency
Voiding a small amount of urine (less than 100 mL) frequently (2 to 3 times per hr), and
dribbling of urine are manifestations of urinary retention.: A client who has an elevated
BUN is most likely to have a manifestation of
a. A client who reports painful urination of a
b. A client who reports urinary frequency
c. A client who has glucose in his urine
2. Temporary urinary retention
Until the bladder regains its full tone, it is common for clients to develop urinary
retention, If a client does not urinate for 6 to 8 hr after catheter removal, reinsertion
might become necessary.: A nurse removes an indwellingurinary catheter that an older
adult client has had in place for 2 days. The nurse should assess the client for which of the
following expected outcomes after catheterremoval?
a. Temporary urinary retention
b. Urinary frequency for several days
c. Blood-tinged urine
d. Highly concentrated urine
3. Use soap and water to wash the catheter after each use.
The client should wash the catheter using soap and water and store it in a clean
container after each use.: A nurse is providing discharge teaching aboutclean
intermittent self-catheterization for a client who has benign prostatic hyper-plasia. Which
of the following instructions should the nurse include?
a. Perform catheterization when you recognize the urge to void.
b. Hold the penis at a 30° to 45° angle when inserting the catheter.
c. The client should Inflate the balloon when the urine flow stops.
d. Use soap and water to wash the catheter after each use.
4. Lubricates the first 2.5 to 5 cm (2 in) of the catheter.
The nurse should lubricate the first 2.5 to 5 cm (1 to 2 in) of the catheter when
inserting a catheter into a female client. The nurse should lubricate the first 15 to 17.5
cm (6 to 7 in) when inserting a catheter into a male client. cleaningthe client's
meatus.: A charge nurse is observing a newly-licensed nurse insert an
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indwelling urinary catheter for a male client. Which of the following actions by the
newly-licensed nurse requires intervention by the charge nurse?
a. Lubricates the first 2.5 to 5 cm (2 in) of the catheter.
b. Dons sterile gloves before cleaning the client's meatus.
c. Secures the tubing to the client's upper thigh.
d. Pulls gently on the catheter to check for resistance after inflating the balloon.
5. - "You should report any tendon discomfort you experience while taking this
medication,"
The nurse should instruct the client to report any tendon discomfort as well asswelling
or inflammation of the tendons due to the risk of tendon rupture.: A nurse is teaching
a client who has a urinary tract infection (UTI) and is taking ciprofloxacin. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse give to the client?
a. "If the medicine causes an upset stomach, take an antacid at the same time."
b. "Limit your daily fluid intake while taking this medication."
c. "This medication can cause photophobia, so be sure to wear sunglasses out-doors."
d. "You should report any tendon discomfort you experience while taking this med-
ication,"
6. "TIl use the cleansing wipe from front to back."
The client should cleanse the perineal area from front to back to avoid intro-ducing
bacteria from the anal area into the area of the urinary meatus.: A nurseinstructs a
female client about collecting a midstream urine sample. Which of the following client
statements indicates an understanding of the procedure?
a. "I'Il urinate a little then stop."
b. "I'Il use the cleansing wipe from front to back."
c. "I'Ill clean the inside of the container with a wipe."
d. "I'll use each cleansing wipe twice."
7. "After the procedure you will be encouraged to drink plenty of fluids."
The nurse should encourage fluid intake after the procedure to help promote
elimination of the dye used during the procedure.: A nurse is planning on teaching a
client who is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram (IVP). Which of thefollowing
statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
1. A client who reports urinary frequency
Voiding a small amount of urine (less than 100 mL) frequently (2 to 3 times per hr), and
dribbling of urine are manifestations of urinary retention.: A client who has an elevated
BUN is most likely to have a manifestation of
a. A client who reports painful urination of a
b. A client who reports urinary frequency
c. A client who has glucose in his urine
2. Temporary urinary retention
Until the bladder regains its full tone, it is common for clients to develop urinary
retention, If a client does not urinate for 6 to 8 hr after catheter removal, reinsertion
might become necessary.: A nurse removes an indwellingurinary catheter that an older
adult client has had in place for 2 days. The nurse should assess the client for which of the
following expected outcomes after catheterremoval?
a. Temporary urinary retention
b. Urinary frequency for several days
c. Blood-tinged urine
d. Highly concentrated urine
3. Use soap and water to wash the catheter after each use.
The client should wash the catheter using soap and water and store it in a clean
container after each use.: A nurse is providing discharge teaching aboutclean
intermittent self-catheterization for a client who has benign prostatic hyper-plasia. Which
of the following instructions should the nurse include?
a. Perform catheterization when you recognize the urge to void.
b. Hold the penis at a 30° to 45° angle when inserting the catheter.
c. The client should Inflate the balloon when the urine flow stops.
d. Use soap and water to wash the catheter after each use.
4. Lubricates the first 2.5 to 5 cm (2 in) of the catheter.
The nurse should lubricate the first 2.5 to 5 cm (1 to 2 in) of the catheter when
inserting a catheter into a female client. The nurse should lubricate the first 15 to 17.5
cm (6 to 7 in) when inserting a catheter into a male client. cleaningthe client's
meatus.: A charge nurse is observing a newly-licensed nurse insert an
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indwelling urinary catheter for a male client. Which of the following actions by the
newly-licensed nurse requires intervention by the charge nurse?
a. Lubricates the first 2.5 to 5 cm (2 in) of the catheter.
b. Dons sterile gloves before cleaning the client's meatus.
c. Secures the tubing to the client's upper thigh.
d. Pulls gently on the catheter to check for resistance after inflating the balloon.
5. - "You should report any tendon discomfort you experience while taking this
medication,"
The nurse should instruct the client to report any tendon discomfort as well asswelling
or inflammation of the tendons due to the risk of tendon rupture.: A nurse is teaching
a client who has a urinary tract infection (UTI) and is taking ciprofloxacin. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse give to the client?
a. "If the medicine causes an upset stomach, take an antacid at the same time."
b. "Limit your daily fluid intake while taking this medication."
c. "This medication can cause photophobia, so be sure to wear sunglasses out-doors."
d. "You should report any tendon discomfort you experience while taking this med-
ication,"
6. "TIl use the cleansing wipe from front to back."
The client should cleanse the perineal area from front to back to avoid intro-ducing
bacteria from the anal area into the area of the urinary meatus.: A nurseinstructs a
female client about collecting a midstream urine sample. Which of the following client
statements indicates an understanding of the procedure?
a. "I'Il urinate a little then stop."
b. "I'Il use the cleansing wipe from front to back."
c. "I'Ill clean the inside of the container with a wipe."
d. "I'll use each cleansing wipe twice."
7. "After the procedure you will be encouraged to drink plenty of fluids."
The nurse should encourage fluid intake after the procedure to help promote
elimination of the dye used during the procedure.: A nurse is planning on teaching a
client who is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram (IVP). Which of thefollowing
statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
