PN 3006 MIDTERM EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Question: Which technique is appropriate for the nurse to use
in applying a condom catheter for an adult male client in an extended care facility?
CORRECT ANSWER : Leaving a 2.5- to 5-cm space
between the tip of the penis and the end of the catheter
Question: Which technique is appropriate for the nurse to
implement to obtain a clean-voided urine specimen?
CORRECT ANSWER : Collect the specimen after the initial
stream of urine has passed.
Question: A timed urine specimen collection is ordered. The
test will need to be restarted if which one of the following occurs?
CORRECT ANSWER : The client voids in the toilet.
Question: While observing the new staff nurse implementing
an order to discontinue a client's indwelling urinary catheterization, the unit manager determines further
instruction is required if the new nurse does which one of the following?
CORRECT ANSWER : Cuts the catheter to deflate the
balloon
Question: What is included in the plan of care for a client
with a urinary diversion?
CORRECT ANSWER : Special skin care is a priority.
Question: Immediately after an intravenous pyelogram (IVP),
the nurse should observe the client for which symptom?
CORRECT ANSWER : An allergic reaction to the contrast
material
Question: The nurse suspects a urinary tract infection (UTI)
based on the client exhibiting which early sign or symptom?
CORRECT ANSWER : Dysuria
Question: What is the anticipated urinary output for an
average adult?
CORRECT ANSWER : 1500 to 1600 mL per day
Question: For a client with diabetes mellitus, which initial
urinary sign or symptom does the nurse anticipate?
CORRECT ANSWER : Polyuria
Question: Which nursing measure would be beneficial
initially for a postpartum client unable to void since delivery?
CORRECT ANSWER : Pour warm water over the client's
perineum.
Question: Which method is appropriate for obtaining a urine
specimen from a 3-year-old child suspected of having a UTI?
CORRECT ANSWER : Offer fluids 30 minutes in advance.
Question: In assessing a client with reflex incontinence, what
does the nurse expect to find?
CORRECT ANSWER : The client has no urge to void and
an unawareness of bladder filling.
Question: Which measure should be included in a bladder-
retraining program for a client in an extended care facility?
CORRECT ANSWER : Initiating a voiding schedule
Question: What does the nurse teach the nursing student to do
when caring for a client with an indwelling urinary catheter?
CORRECT ANSWER : Empty the drainage bag at least q8h.
Question: Which statement or question reflects the correct
information to be taught or obtained before a cystoscopy?
CORRECT ANSWER : "You will probably be given
sedatives before the procedure."
Question: For a client with a nursing diagnosis of Alteration
in urinary elimination, retention, what symptom does the nurse anticipate?
CORRECT ANSWER : A feeling of pressure and voiding of
small amounts