NRSG 4580 | Urinary Disorders Exam II Questions With
Complete Solutions
Antibiotics may have a negative interaction with which other
medication? Correct Answer Birth control
For a three-way catheter, where should the irrigation solution be
hung? Correct Answer ABOVE the patient
How can we increase pelvic strength & address urinary
incontinence? Correct Answer Kegel exercises
How can we treat pain for a UTI? Correct Answer Low dose
Tylenol
Phenazopyridine (Pyridium)
How do we collect a sample from a catheter? Correct Answer
1) CLAMP THE LINE & wait for reservoir to fill
2) Scrub anti-reflux port with chlorhexidine before using a
syringe to pull out sample
3) Cap syringe, label, and send to the lab
How do we lower uric acid? Correct Answer Diet LOW IN
PURINES!!
- Limit shellfish, anchovies, asparagus, mushrooms, potted
meats.
How do we manage pain for calculi? Correct Answer Tylenol
or low-level narcotics
AVOID NSAIDS -- filtered through kidney
, How do we treat complicated UTIs? Correct Answer
Hospitalization & IV antibiotics
How do we treat uncomplicated UTIs? Correct Answer - PO
broad spectrum antibiotics (until culture comes back with
specific organism)
How do we treat urinary retention? (Nursing considerations)
Correct Answer - Bladder training & voiding schedules
- Regular exercise
- Low Na+ diet
- Catheterization
How much bacteria in the urine is indicative of a TRUE
bacterial infection/UTI? Correct Answer > 10 of bacteria
How often should we clean a catether? Correct Answer At
LEAST 1x/day
True or false: Urinary incontinence is a normal consequence of
aging. Correct Answer FALSE!!!
What allergy must we monitor for prior to a cystography &
intravenous pyelography (IVP)? Correct Answer Shellfish &
iodine
(Involves contrast material)
What are behavioral interventions we can use for incontinence?
Correct Answer Stress-reduction
Lifestyle changes (diet, sleep)
Complete Solutions
Antibiotics may have a negative interaction with which other
medication? Correct Answer Birth control
For a three-way catheter, where should the irrigation solution be
hung? Correct Answer ABOVE the patient
How can we increase pelvic strength & address urinary
incontinence? Correct Answer Kegel exercises
How can we treat pain for a UTI? Correct Answer Low dose
Tylenol
Phenazopyridine (Pyridium)
How do we collect a sample from a catheter? Correct Answer
1) CLAMP THE LINE & wait for reservoir to fill
2) Scrub anti-reflux port with chlorhexidine before using a
syringe to pull out sample
3) Cap syringe, label, and send to the lab
How do we lower uric acid? Correct Answer Diet LOW IN
PURINES!!
- Limit shellfish, anchovies, asparagus, mushrooms, potted
meats.
How do we manage pain for calculi? Correct Answer Tylenol
or low-level narcotics
AVOID NSAIDS -- filtered through kidney
, How do we treat complicated UTIs? Correct Answer
Hospitalization & IV antibiotics
How do we treat uncomplicated UTIs? Correct Answer - PO
broad spectrum antibiotics (until culture comes back with
specific organism)
How do we treat urinary retention? (Nursing considerations)
Correct Answer - Bladder training & voiding schedules
- Regular exercise
- Low Na+ diet
- Catheterization
How much bacteria in the urine is indicative of a TRUE
bacterial infection/UTI? Correct Answer > 10 of bacteria
How often should we clean a catether? Correct Answer At
LEAST 1x/day
True or false: Urinary incontinence is a normal consequence of
aging. Correct Answer FALSE!!!
What allergy must we monitor for prior to a cystography &
intravenous pyelography (IVP)? Correct Answer Shellfish &
iodine
(Involves contrast material)
What are behavioral interventions we can use for incontinence?
Correct Answer Stress-reduction
Lifestyle changes (diet, sleep)
