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The client has an indwelling catheter. The nurse should obtain a sterile urine
specimen by - ANSWER-using a syringe to withdraw urine from the catheter
tubing port
An x-ray of the abdomen visualizing the kidneys, ureters and bladder is known
as: - ANSWER-KUB
What is an echocardiogram? - ANSWER-Visualization of the structures of the
heart by using ultrasound
What does MRI stand for? - ANSWER-Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Obtaining a capillary blood specimen to measure blood glucose, you should -
ANSWER-ensure there is good blood flow at the puncture site
True or False
When testing for fecal occult blood, a green color indicates a guaiac positive
result. - ANSWER-False
,A RN instructing a female patient on obtaining a clean catch urine specimen
should stress to: - ANSWER-Void a small amount of urine before collecting the
specimen
Thoracentesis is removal of fluid from: - ANSWER-pleural space
While assisting with a thoracentesis the nurse should do all of the following
EXCEPT: - ANSWER-Have the patient cough periodically during the procedure
A noninvasive method of estimating bladder volume would be: - ANSWER-
Bladder Scanner
Your urine should smell - ANSWER-aromatic
What is a normal urine output per hour? - ANSWER-30 mL
Urge incontinence is due to - ANSWER-an overactive bladder
Stress incontinence is when - ANSWER-urine leaks when you laugh, cough or
sneeze
The presence of ketones in the urine indicates - ANSWER-rapid breakdown of
fat
The nurse who teaches a client about preventing UTIs would include which
statement? - ANSWER-Void immediately after sexual intercourse
How much space should you leave from the tip of the penis and the drainage
tube when applying a condom cath? - ANSWER-1 Inch
, The nurse understands that a straight catheterization: - ANSWER-empties the
bladder and the catheter is immediately removed
The purpose of a three way Foley after a TURP is to - ANSWER-Irrigation
A nurse is inserting a Foley catheter in a female and obtains clear urine. What
next? - ANSWER-Advance the catheter another 2 inches (5 cm)
Where should Foley indwelling catheter drainage bag be positioned after
insertion of catheter? - ANSWER-Lower than the level of the bladder
What are the causes of constipation? - ANSWER-poor bowel habits
diet low in fiber
chronic use of laxatives
What indicates a correct understanding of the use of laxatives for constipation?
- ANSWER-Laxatives should only be taken for a few days.
Which position is the patient placed in for the administration of an enema? -
ANSWER-Sims
When giving an enema, you should insert the tube 7-10 cm (3-4 inches). True
or False? - ANSWER-True
When changing the colostomy appliance, cut the opening in the skin barrier no
more than ____ larger than the stoma. - ANSWER-1/8 inch