Nursing Quiz on Urinary Health

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What is a common indication for the use of continuous bladder irrigation (CBI)?

Frequent urinary incontinence

Patient convenience

Diagnostic urine collection

Genitourinary surgery recovery (correct)

Which factor would be considered an inappropriate use of an indwelling catheter?

Bladder outlet obstruction

Accurate urine output measurement

Acute urinary retention

Patient voluntary voiding ability (correct)

What is a key nursing implication when assessing a patient’s elimination pattern?

Evaluate psychological factors influencing elimination (correct)

Focus solely on physical symptoms

Assume all patients have normal elimination

Monitor bowel movements only after surgery

Which alternative is considered when looking for options other than catheterization for urinary retention?

Intermittent catheterization Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following strategies is NOT effective for patient education related to urinary health?

Ignoring patient comfort concerns Signup and view all the answers

What is a physiological factor that can influence the bowel elimination process?

Fluid intake levels Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding complications of urinary tract infections (UTIs)?

They can cause systemic infections if untreated. Signup and view all the answers

Which nursing procedure is important when performing intermittent catheterization?

Ensuring sterile technique is observed Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of pyelonephritis when infection spreads to the upper urinary tract?

Flank pain Signup and view all the answers

Which type of urinary incontinence is directly caused by external factors such as altered mobility?

Functional incontinence Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of overflow urinary incontinence?

Bladder outlet obstruction Signup and view all the answers

Which nursing assessment technique is essential for a patient with urinary retention?

Assessing for flank pain Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a nephrostomy tube?

To drain the renal pelvis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following strategies is important for patient education regarding urinary diversions?

Instructing on site care and infection signs Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant result of stress incontinence?

Urine leaks during moments of increased abdominal pressure Signup and view all the answers

Which type of incontinence is characterized by a strong sense of urgency and involuntary leaks?

Urge incontinence Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of creating a stoma during surgical procedures?

To provide a temporary or permanent artificial opening for waste elimination Signup and view all the answers

Which type of stoma is created when the surgical opening is made in the ileum?

Ileostomy Signup and view all the answers

Which factor influences the quality and consistency of output from a colostomy?

Location of the stoma within the gastrointestinal tract Signup and view all the answers

What is an appropriate nursing action for a patient with a stoma?

Keep the skin around the stoma clean and dry Signup and view all the answers

What represents a normal appearance of a stoma?

Bright red, moist, and round with some mucus Signup and view all the answers

Which lifestyle change may promote normal defecation?

Establishing a regular diet and exercise routine Signup and view all the answers

What procedure can help with decompression of the gastrointestinal tract?

Insertion of a large-bore nasogastric tube Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal for a patient regarding stool consistency post-surgery?

Regular pain-free defecation of soft formed stools Signup and view all the answers