NSG 3100 Actual EXAM Questions all with
Correct Answers
What is overflow incontinence? - ANS Inability to empty bladder completely, resulting in
a constant dribbling of urine or frequency in urination
How does alcohol increase urination? - ANS Inhibits the production of ADH
What is the average daily fluid output for an adult? (mL) - ANS 1,400-1,500 mL
What is the average daily fluid intake for an adult? (mL) - ANS 1,200-1,500 mL
How much fluid are adults SUPPOSED to intake? (mL) - ANS 2,500 mL
What is insensible fluid loss? - ANS The amount of fluid lost on a daily basis from the lungs,
skin, respiratory tract, and water excreted in the feces; the exact amount cannot be measured
What is obligatory water loss? - ANS Fluid loss that is required to maintain normal
body function; necessary for temp regulation and elimination of waste products
How much fluid is lost through obligatory losses daily? (mL) - ANS 1,300 mL
How often do infants urinate a day? - ANS Around 20 times
How often does a school-aged child urinate? - ANS 6-8 times a day
,How does ADH increase water reabsorption into the blood? (5) - ANS 1. Blood
osmolality increases
2. Osmoreceptors in hypothalamus stimulate posterior pituitary to secrete ADH
3. ADH increases distal tubule permeability
4. Increase of water reabsorption of H2O
5. Urine output decreases
How does ADH decrease water reabsorption into the blood? - ANS 1. Blood
osmolality decreases
2. ADH is
3. ADH causes distal tubule to become less permeable to water
4. Decrease of water reabsorption of H2O
5. Urine output increases
Whats the normal range for urine specific gravity - ANS 1.005-1.030
True or False: When testing for fecal occult blood, a green color indicates a guaiac positive
result. - ANS False, should be blue
How do you obtain a sterile urine specimen from a patient with an indwelling catheter? - ANS
Use a syringe to withdraw urine from the catheter tubing
An x-ray of the abdomen visualizing the kidneys, ureters, and bladder is known as what? - ANS
KUB
What is an echcardiogram? - ANS Visualization of the structures of the heart by using
ultrasound
What does MRI stand for? - ANS Magnetic Resonance Imaging
, Thoracentesis is removal of fluid from where? - ANS Pleural space
A noninvasive method of estimating bladder volume would be what? - ANS Bladder scanner
Your urine should smell like what? - ANS Aromatic
What is normal BUN levels? - ANS 10-20
What is the normal urine output per hour? - ANS 30 mL
Urge incontinence is due to what? - ANS An overactive bladder
Stress incontinence is when what? - ANS Urine leaks when you laugh, cough, or sneeze
The presence of ketones in the urine indicates what? - ANS Rapid breakdown of fat
What is the normal creatinine level for males? - ANS 0.6-1.2 mg/dL
Why should you void immediately after sex? - ANS To avoid getting a UTI
True or False: CAUTI's are reimbursed by medicare/medicaid. - ANS False
After seeing the flow of urine through the tube, how much further should you insert the foley
catheter? - ANS 5cm (2in)
How much space should you leave from the tip of the penis and the drainage tube when
applying a condom catheter? - ANS 1 inch
Correct Answers
What is overflow incontinence? - ANS Inability to empty bladder completely, resulting in
a constant dribbling of urine or frequency in urination
How does alcohol increase urination? - ANS Inhibits the production of ADH
What is the average daily fluid output for an adult? (mL) - ANS 1,400-1,500 mL
What is the average daily fluid intake for an adult? (mL) - ANS 1,200-1,500 mL
How much fluid are adults SUPPOSED to intake? (mL) - ANS 2,500 mL
What is insensible fluid loss? - ANS The amount of fluid lost on a daily basis from the lungs,
skin, respiratory tract, and water excreted in the feces; the exact amount cannot be measured
What is obligatory water loss? - ANS Fluid loss that is required to maintain normal
body function; necessary for temp regulation and elimination of waste products
How much fluid is lost through obligatory losses daily? (mL) - ANS 1,300 mL
How often do infants urinate a day? - ANS Around 20 times
How often does a school-aged child urinate? - ANS 6-8 times a day
,How does ADH increase water reabsorption into the blood? (5) - ANS 1. Blood
osmolality increases
2. Osmoreceptors in hypothalamus stimulate posterior pituitary to secrete ADH
3. ADH increases distal tubule permeability
4. Increase of water reabsorption of H2O
5. Urine output decreases
How does ADH decrease water reabsorption into the blood? - ANS 1. Blood
osmolality decreases
2. ADH is
3. ADH causes distal tubule to become less permeable to water
4. Decrease of water reabsorption of H2O
5. Urine output increases
Whats the normal range for urine specific gravity - ANS 1.005-1.030
True or False: When testing for fecal occult blood, a green color indicates a guaiac positive
result. - ANS False, should be blue
How do you obtain a sterile urine specimen from a patient with an indwelling catheter? - ANS
Use a syringe to withdraw urine from the catheter tubing
An x-ray of the abdomen visualizing the kidneys, ureters, and bladder is known as what? - ANS
KUB
What is an echcardiogram? - ANS Visualization of the structures of the heart by using
ultrasound
What does MRI stand for? - ANS Magnetic Resonance Imaging
, Thoracentesis is removal of fluid from where? - ANS Pleural space
A noninvasive method of estimating bladder volume would be what? - ANS Bladder scanner
Your urine should smell like what? - ANS Aromatic
What is normal BUN levels? - ANS 10-20
What is the normal urine output per hour? - ANS 30 mL
Urge incontinence is due to what? - ANS An overactive bladder
Stress incontinence is when what? - ANS Urine leaks when you laugh, cough, or sneeze
The presence of ketones in the urine indicates what? - ANS Rapid breakdown of fat
What is the normal creatinine level for males? - ANS 0.6-1.2 mg/dL
Why should you void immediately after sex? - ANS To avoid getting a UTI
True or False: CAUTI's are reimbursed by medicare/medicaid. - ANS False
After seeing the flow of urine through the tube, how much further should you insert the foley
catheter? - ANS 5cm (2in)
How much space should you leave from the tip of the penis and the drainage tube when
applying a condom catheter? - ANS 1 inch
