NURS 221 Test 1 Questions and
Answers
A person's cane should be used one what side of the body? - Answer-The strong side
What should the degree of that arm angle be at when using crutches? - Answer-30
degrees
Intermittent Catheter - Answer-Drain bladder when needed. Not constantly draining.
Indwelling Catheter - Answer-also known as Foley catheter. Remains in for a longer
period of time.
Only use what time of technique when collecting specimens from a closed drainage
system? - Answer-Sterile technique
The drainage catheter bag should always be in what position in relation to the body? -
Answer-The bag should remain lower than the bladder
Condom Catheter - Answer-Can wear depending on the needs of the patient and should
be changed daily
What is important to check for before applying a condom Catheter? - Answer-Latex
allergy
What catheterization does not help with urinary retention? - Answer-Condom catheter
What is special about urine collection in infants? - Answer-Sterile container attached to
hole in diaper
What is special about urine collection in adolescents/school aged children? - Answer-
They are usually able to cooperate but be caution of privacy.
What is special about urine collection in preschool and toddler children? - Answer-They
have difficulty voiding on request. Give water 30 mins before.
ADPIE - Answer-Acknowledge
Introduce
, Duration
Explanation
Thank you
RACE - Answer-Rescue
Alarm
Contain
Extinguish
PASS - Answer-Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep
Important things to document with a seizure - Answer-Time of start
Time ends
Patient behavior
What help can you give a patient's seizure? - Answer-Stay with the patient
Call for help
Guide patient to floor if they're standing
Turn patient on side with head tilted forward
Do no place anything in their mouth
Maintain airway, suction, and apply oxygen by nasal canal
What factors increase risk for falls? - Answer-Poor Vision
Cognitive dysfunction
Impaired mobility
Urinary frequency
Physical condition
Medications
Age
History of falls
What are fall risks scored by? - Answer-Morse Fall Risk Assessment
List some fall risk preventive measures - Answer-Side rails up
Bed low position
Wheels locked
Call bell in reach
Personal items in reach
Keep room clutter free
Clean spills
Electrical Safety
Good lighting
Non-skid footwear
Answers
A person's cane should be used one what side of the body? - Answer-The strong side
What should the degree of that arm angle be at when using crutches? - Answer-30
degrees
Intermittent Catheter - Answer-Drain bladder when needed. Not constantly draining.
Indwelling Catheter - Answer-also known as Foley catheter. Remains in for a longer
period of time.
Only use what time of technique when collecting specimens from a closed drainage
system? - Answer-Sterile technique
The drainage catheter bag should always be in what position in relation to the body? -
Answer-The bag should remain lower than the bladder
Condom Catheter - Answer-Can wear depending on the needs of the patient and should
be changed daily
What is important to check for before applying a condom Catheter? - Answer-Latex
allergy
What catheterization does not help with urinary retention? - Answer-Condom catheter
What is special about urine collection in infants? - Answer-Sterile container attached to
hole in diaper
What is special about urine collection in adolescents/school aged children? - Answer-
They are usually able to cooperate but be caution of privacy.
What is special about urine collection in preschool and toddler children? - Answer-They
have difficulty voiding on request. Give water 30 mins before.
ADPIE - Answer-Acknowledge
Introduce
, Duration
Explanation
Thank you
RACE - Answer-Rescue
Alarm
Contain
Extinguish
PASS - Answer-Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep
Important things to document with a seizure - Answer-Time of start
Time ends
Patient behavior
What help can you give a patient's seizure? - Answer-Stay with the patient
Call for help
Guide patient to floor if they're standing
Turn patient on side with head tilted forward
Do no place anything in their mouth
Maintain airway, suction, and apply oxygen by nasal canal
What factors increase risk for falls? - Answer-Poor Vision
Cognitive dysfunction
Impaired mobility
Urinary frequency
Physical condition
Medications
Age
History of falls
What are fall risks scored by? - Answer-Morse Fall Risk Assessment
List some fall risk preventive measures - Answer-Side rails up
Bed low position
Wheels locked
Call bell in reach
Personal items in reach
Keep room clutter free
Clean spills
Electrical Safety
Good lighting
Non-skid footwear
