EXAM #2- URINARY EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
When assessing a patient with renal colic, which findings would indicate the possibility of
urinary calculi? Select all that apply. - ANS -The patient has nausea and vomiting.
-The patient is unable to be in one position.
-The patient has sharp and severe pain in the flank area, back, or lower abdomen.
The patient who is two days postoperative ileal conduit loop informs the nurse that there is
mucus in the urine. Which is the correct response by the nurse? - ANS "This is a normal
occurrence."
A patient has undergone a lithotripsy procedure for removal of renal calculi. When teaching the
patient about postoperative care, what does the nurse include in the instructions? Select all
that apply. - ANS -Initial urine is bright red in color.
-Take antibiotics as per the prescription.
The patient questions why anesthesia is needed when the lithotripsy being done is noninvasive.
The nurse explains that the anesthesia is required to ensure the position is maintained during
the procedure. The nurse knows that this type of lithotripsy is called: - ANS Extracorporeal
shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL)
The nurse is attending to a patient with obstructing urinary calculi. The patient is treated with
tamsulosin to help ease passage of the stones. In addition, opioids are administered to relieve
colic pain. What actions should the nurse perform to ensure treatment effectiveness and
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patient safety? Select all that apply. - ANS Encourage the patient to move.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
When assessing a patient with renal colic, which findings would indicate the possibility of
urinary calculi? Select all that apply. - ANS -The patient has nausea and vomiting.
-The patient is unable to be in one position.
-The patient has sharp and severe pain in the flank area, back, or lower abdomen.
The patient who is two days postoperative ileal conduit loop informs the nurse that there is
mucus in the urine. Which is the correct response by the nurse? - ANS "This is a normal
occurrence."
A patient has undergone a lithotripsy procedure for removal of renal calculi. When teaching the
patient about postoperative care, what does the nurse include in the instructions? Select all
that apply. - ANS -Initial urine is bright red in color.
-Take antibiotics as per the prescription.
The patient questions why anesthesia is needed when the lithotripsy being done is noninvasive.
The nurse explains that the anesthesia is required to ensure the position is maintained during
the procedure. The nurse knows that this type of lithotripsy is called: - ANS Extracorporeal
shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL)
The nurse is attending to a patient with obstructing urinary calculi. The patient is treated with
tamsulosin to help ease passage of the stones. In addition, opioids are administered to relieve
colic pain. What actions should the nurse perform to ensure treatment effectiveness and
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patient safety? Select all that apply. - ANS Encourage the patient to move.
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