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What is the primary reason the nurse ensures that a patient's
indwelling urinary catheter drainage tubing is free of kinks?
a. Kinks in the tubing cause the patient unnecessary discomfort.
b. Kinks allow the drainage bag to become overly full.
c. Kinks are associated with the development of urinary tract
infection (UTI).
d. Kinks result in scant, dark amber-colored urine. - answer c. Kinks
are associated with the development of urinary tract infection (UTI).
Which action promotes infection control when assisting a patient
with a urinal?
a. Placing a clean urinal on the overbed table
b. Using a waterproof pad to protect the linen from urine spillage
c. Applying gloves before emptying and cleaning the patient's urinal
d. Asking if the patient would like to clean the genitals after using
the urinal - answer c. Applying gloves before emptying and cleaning
the patient's urinal
Which instruction would the nurse give to nursing assistive
personnel (NAP) to ensure the patient's comfort when a condom
catheter is applied?
a. Wash the penis before applying the catheter.
, b. Clip the drainage bag to the bed.
c. Wear gloves when applying the condom catheter.
d. Use a hair guard before applying the condom catheter. - answer
d. Use a hair guard before applying the condom catheter.
The nurse is preparing to administer an enema. How can the nurse
best facilitate insertion of the rectal tube?
a. Place the patient in a side-lying position with the right knee
flexed.
b. Lubricate the first 6 to 8 cm (2.5 to 3 inches) of the tip of the
tube.
c. Flush the tube with the solution
d. Hold the tube in the rectum until all of the fluid has been
instilled. - answer b. Lubricate the first 6 to 8 cm (2.5 to 3 inches) of
the tip of the tube.
A dependent, confused patient is being given a bedpan. How can
the nurse best ensure the patient's safety?
a. Respond promptly to the call light.
b. Raise the side rails on the bed before leaving the room.
c. Slide one hand under the patient's sacrum to help the patient lift
off the bedpan.
d. Check in on the patient every 5 minutes until the bedpan can be
removed. - answer b. Raise the side rails on the bed before leaving
the room.
Which action would the nurse take to reduce the risk of infection
among patients and staff when administering an enema to an older
adult patient with dementia?
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