What is a primary cause for urinary alteration and UTIs in men? - Answers An enlarged prostate
can obstruct the bladder outlet and cause urinary retention and urgency, which can lead to
incontinence and urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Why causes the most difficulty for a client who needs to lie down or be slightly elevated when a
bowel movement is needed on a bed pan? - Answers Gravity!
What are some characteristics of transient incontinence? - Answers Delirium and/or acute
confusion, Inflammation (e.g., urinary tract infection [UTI], urethritis), Medications (e.g., diuretics)
What is hyperventilation?
What are the signs & symptoms of hyperventilation? - Answers lungs remove carbon dioxide
faster than it is produced by cellular metabolism
S&S: Severe (or) acute anxiety, infection, drugs, acid-base imbalance, increased body
temperature (fever)
How do we assess a client's oxygenation status? - Answers Respiratory rate (know normal
range)
SpO2 (oxygen saturation [of what?] know normal range)
Can a nurse administer oxygenation without an order from the primary healthcare provider?
Is oxygen considered a medication? - Answers No. There must be a prescribed order for
administration.
Yes, oxygen is considered a medication.
Which rights of medication administration does the nurse use for administration of oxygen?
Understand the steps of obtaining a midstream urine sample for a female client. - Answers
Potter et al. (2023), p.1255
When would the nurse use a simple face mask to administer oxygen? - Answers Used for short
, periods of time (i.e. patient transportation)
What are characteristics of stress incontinence? - Answers Result of weakness or injury to the
urinary sphincter or pelvic floor muscles; common after birth of baby
Underlying result: urethra cannot stay closed as pressure increases in the bladder because of
increased abdominal pressure (e.g., a sneeze or cough)
List some changes in the older adult that affect respiratory status. - Answers Osteoporosis
leads to changes in the size and shape of the thorax.
The trachea and large bronchi become enlarged from the calcification of the airways.
The alveoli enlarge, decreasing the surface area available for gas exchange.
The number of functional cilia is reduced, causing a decrease in the effectiveness of the cough
mechanism, putting the older adult at increased risk for respiratory infections.
Which of the following can a nurse delegate to assistive personnel when administering oxygen
to a client?
a. Applying a non-rebreather mask that has shifted off of the client's face.
b. Increasing oxygen from 2L to 4L, per the primary healthcare provider's order.
c. Auscultating the client's left lung sounds.
d. Initial set up of oxygen flow and oxygen delivery system. - Answers a. Applying a non-
rebreather mask that has shifted off of the client's face.
b. Increasing oxygen from 2L to 4L, per the primary healthcare provider's order.
c. Auscultating the client's left lung sounds.