AUA Test Review Exam Questions and Correct
Answers.
Flatulence may be caused by which of the following?
a. abdominal surgery
b. carbonated beverages
c. cabbage or beans
d. all of the above - Correct Answer d
Stoma output from which location could be less irritating to the skin because it is less
acidic?
a. cecum
b. descending colon
c. ileum
d. ascending colon - Correct Answer b
which of the following is not a routine reason that an enema would be given?
a. constipation management
b. pre-procedural colon cleansing
c. medication administration
d. replacement of fluids - Correct Answer d
because the ECG is the most common procedure used to diagnose cardiac disease, the
AUA must
a. know where electrodes and leads are to be placed to get the most accurate tracing
b. be able to recognize and correct the most common types of artifacts
c. be familiar with the proper use of the ECG machine available in his facility
d. all of the above - Correct Answer d
the ostomy pouch is typically emptied every
a. 12-24 hours
b. 1-2 days
c. 2-3 days
d. 3-5 days - Correct Answer a
Most patients should void within _____ hours of having the urinary catheter removed
a. 4
b. 8
c. 2
d. 6 - Correct Answer b
before adding anything to the enteral tube, you should
a. check placement to ensure tip is in the stomach
b. elevate the head 15 to 20 degrees
c. position the patient in the supine position
, d. flush the tube with at least 100 mL water - Correct Answer a
signs and symptoms of fecal impaction include
a. increased appetite
b. loose stools
c. distended neck veins
d. hyperactive bowel sounds - Correct Answer b
without a clot activator, whole blood typically clots in ____ minutes.
a. 30 to 60
b. 60 to 90
c. 5 to 10
d. 1 to 2 - Correct Answer a
the patient care technician should notify the nurse if the patient
a. does not have a BM daily
b. has no BM for seven days
c. has no BM for three days
d. has no BM for two days - Correct Answer c
what must the PCT do before applying a safety reminder device?
a. explain the SRD to the patient
b. assess patient's skin condition
c. get permission from the family
d. get a physician's order - Correct Answer d
when explaining the difference between a colostomy and an ileostomy, the PCT explains
which of the following about an ileostomy?
a. it is always permanent
b. it drains liquid to semi-liquid stool
c. it has a much larger stoma
d. it does not need a pouch - Correct Answer b
_____ occurs when the tissue layers of skin slide on each other causing resulting in an
interruption of blow flow to the skin
a. scarring
b. friction
c. shearing force
d. unrelieved pressure - Correct Answer c
when irrigating a colostomy, the water temperature should be approximately____
a. 140 degrees f
b. 120 degrees f
c. 80 degrees f
d. 100 degrees f - Correct Answer d
Answers.
Flatulence may be caused by which of the following?
a. abdominal surgery
b. carbonated beverages
c. cabbage or beans
d. all of the above - Correct Answer d
Stoma output from which location could be less irritating to the skin because it is less
acidic?
a. cecum
b. descending colon
c. ileum
d. ascending colon - Correct Answer b
which of the following is not a routine reason that an enema would be given?
a. constipation management
b. pre-procedural colon cleansing
c. medication administration
d. replacement of fluids - Correct Answer d
because the ECG is the most common procedure used to diagnose cardiac disease, the
AUA must
a. know where electrodes and leads are to be placed to get the most accurate tracing
b. be able to recognize and correct the most common types of artifacts
c. be familiar with the proper use of the ECG machine available in his facility
d. all of the above - Correct Answer d
the ostomy pouch is typically emptied every
a. 12-24 hours
b. 1-2 days
c. 2-3 days
d. 3-5 days - Correct Answer a
Most patients should void within _____ hours of having the urinary catheter removed
a. 4
b. 8
c. 2
d. 6 - Correct Answer b
before adding anything to the enteral tube, you should
a. check placement to ensure tip is in the stomach
b. elevate the head 15 to 20 degrees
c. position the patient in the supine position
, d. flush the tube with at least 100 mL water - Correct Answer a
signs and symptoms of fecal impaction include
a. increased appetite
b. loose stools
c. distended neck veins
d. hyperactive bowel sounds - Correct Answer b
without a clot activator, whole blood typically clots in ____ minutes.
a. 30 to 60
b. 60 to 90
c. 5 to 10
d. 1 to 2 - Correct Answer a
the patient care technician should notify the nurse if the patient
a. does not have a BM daily
b. has no BM for seven days
c. has no BM for three days
d. has no BM for two days - Correct Answer c
what must the PCT do before applying a safety reminder device?
a. explain the SRD to the patient
b. assess patient's skin condition
c. get permission from the family
d. get a physician's order - Correct Answer d
when explaining the difference between a colostomy and an ileostomy, the PCT explains
which of the following about an ileostomy?
a. it is always permanent
b. it drains liquid to semi-liquid stool
c. it has a much larger stoma
d. it does not need a pouch - Correct Answer b
_____ occurs when the tissue layers of skin slide on each other causing resulting in an
interruption of blow flow to the skin
a. scarring
b. friction
c. shearing force
d. unrelieved pressure - Correct Answer c
when irrigating a colostomy, the water temperature should be approximately____
a. 140 degrees f
b. 120 degrees f
c. 80 degrees f
d. 100 degrees f - Correct Answer d
