CHAPTER 57 INTRODUCTION TO THE
URINARY SYSTEM COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
AREADY GRADED A+.
A client with recurrent urinary tract infections has just undergone a
cystoscopy and reports slight hematuria during the first void after the
procedure. What is the nurse's most appropriate action? - CorreCt Answers
-Reassure the client that this is not unexpected and then monitor the client
for further bleeding.
The nurse is caring for a client who is going to have an open renal biopsy.
What nursing action should the nurse prioritize when preparing this client
for the procedure? - CorreCt Answers -keep the pt NPO prior to the
procedure
The nurse is reviewing the electronic health record of a client with a history
of incontinence. The nurse reads that the health care provider assessed the
client's deep tendon reflexes. What condition of the urinary/renal system
does this assessment address? - CorreCt Answers -Bladder dysfunction
A client with a history of incontinence will undergo urodynamic testing in
the health care provider's office. Because voiding in the presence of others
can cause situational anxiety, the nurse should perform what action? -
CorreCt Answers -Help the client to relax before and during the test.
A nurse is working with a client who will undergo invasive urologic testing.
The nurse has informed the client that slight hematuria may occur after the
testing is complete. The nurse should recommend what action to help
, resolve hematuria? - CorreCt Answers -increased fluid intake following the
test
A patient is being seen in the clinic for possible kidney disease. What major
sensitive indicator of kidney disease does the nurse anticipate the patient
will be tested for? - CorreCt Answers -Creatinine clearance level
A 24-hour urine collection is scheduled to begin at 8:00 am. When should
the nurse initiate the procedure? - CorreCt Answers -After discarding the
8:00 am specimen
A client is scheduled for a creatinine clearance test. The nurse should
explain that this test is done to assess the kidneys' ability to remove a
substance from the plasma in: - CorreCt Answers -1 min
A client develops decreased renal function and requires a change in
antibiotic dosage. On which factor should the physician base the dosage
change? - CorreCt Answers -Creatinine clearance
Retention of which electrolyte is the most life-threatening effect of renal
failure? - CorreCt Answers -Potassium
A patient has undergone a renal biopsy. After the test, while the patient is
resting, the patient complains of severe pain in the back, arms, and
shoulders. Which of the following appropriate nursing interventions should
be offered by the nurse? - CorreCt Answers -Asses the patient's back and
shoulder areas for signs of internal bleeding.
URINARY SYSTEM COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
AREADY GRADED A+.
A client with recurrent urinary tract infections has just undergone a
cystoscopy and reports slight hematuria during the first void after the
procedure. What is the nurse's most appropriate action? - CorreCt Answers
-Reassure the client that this is not unexpected and then monitor the client
for further bleeding.
The nurse is caring for a client who is going to have an open renal biopsy.
What nursing action should the nurse prioritize when preparing this client
for the procedure? - CorreCt Answers -keep the pt NPO prior to the
procedure
The nurse is reviewing the electronic health record of a client with a history
of incontinence. The nurse reads that the health care provider assessed the
client's deep tendon reflexes. What condition of the urinary/renal system
does this assessment address? - CorreCt Answers -Bladder dysfunction
A client with a history of incontinence will undergo urodynamic testing in
the health care provider's office. Because voiding in the presence of others
can cause situational anxiety, the nurse should perform what action? -
CorreCt Answers -Help the client to relax before and during the test.
A nurse is working with a client who will undergo invasive urologic testing.
The nurse has informed the client that slight hematuria may occur after the
testing is complete. The nurse should recommend what action to help
, resolve hematuria? - CorreCt Answers -increased fluid intake following the
test
A patient is being seen in the clinic for possible kidney disease. What major
sensitive indicator of kidney disease does the nurse anticipate the patient
will be tested for? - CorreCt Answers -Creatinine clearance level
A 24-hour urine collection is scheduled to begin at 8:00 am. When should
the nurse initiate the procedure? - CorreCt Answers -After discarding the
8:00 am specimen
A client is scheduled for a creatinine clearance test. The nurse should
explain that this test is done to assess the kidneys' ability to remove a
substance from the plasma in: - CorreCt Answers -1 min
A client develops decreased renal function and requires a change in
antibiotic dosage. On which factor should the physician base the dosage
change? - CorreCt Answers -Creatinine clearance
Retention of which electrolyte is the most life-threatening effect of renal
failure? - CorreCt Answers -Potassium
A patient has undergone a renal biopsy. After the test, while the patient is
resting, the patient complains of severe pain in the back, arms, and
shoulders. Which of the following appropriate nursing interventions should
be offered by the nurse? - CorreCt Answers -Asses the patient's back and
shoulder areas for signs of internal bleeding.
