Urinary and Bowel Elimination Practice Questions with Guaranteed Correct Answers

A nurse must measure the intake and output of a patient who has a urinary retention catheter. Which equipment is most appropriate to use to measure urine output from a urinary retention catheter accurately? A) Urinal B) Graduated cylinder C) Large syringe D) Urine collection bag - correct answer B) Graduated cylinder A patient's urine is cloudy, is amber, and has an unpleasant odor. Which problem may this information indicate that requires the nurse to make a focused assessment? A) Urinary retention B) Ketone bodies in the urine C) Urinary tract infection D) High urinary calcium level - correct answer C) Urinary tract infection A nurse is caring for a debilitated female patient with nocturia. Which nursing intervention is the priority when planning to meet this patient's needs? A) Encouraging the use of bladder training exercises B) Providing assistance with toileting every 4 hours C) Positioning a bedside commode near the bed D) Teaching the avoidance of fluids after 5 pm - correct answer C) Positioning a bedside commode near the bed A primary health care provider orders a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity via a straight catheter for a patient. Which should the nurse do when collecting this urine specimen? A) Use a sterile specimen container B) Collect urine from the catheter port C) Inflate the balloon with sterile water D) Have the patient void before collecting the specimen - correct answer A) Use a sterile specimen container A nurse reviews the results of a patient's urinalysis. Which constituent found in urine indicates the presence of an abnormality? A) Electrolytes B) Protein C) Water D) Urea - correct answer B) Protein A patient is reporting burning on urination. Which should the nurse ask to best obtain information about the patient's dysuria? A) "Can you tell me about the problems you have been having with urination?" B) "How would you describe your experience with incontinence?" C) "What are your usual bowel habits?" D) "What color is your urine?" - correct answer A) "Can you tell me about the problems you have been having with urination?" A nurse is caring for a group of patients with a variety of urinary problems. Which patient's physical response should cause the most concern? A) Anuria B) Dysuria C) Diuresis D) Enuresis - correct answer A) Anuria A nurs