Question 1

A patient has a catheter. Before cleaning the person's catheter, you need to

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A)   Give perineal care
B)   Empty the drainage bag
C)   Change the standard drainage bag to a leg bag
D)   Disconnect the catheter from the drainage bag

Question 2

The urinary system removes

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A)   Solid wastes
B)   Carbon dioxide
C)   Sweat
D)   Waste products from the blood

Question 3

Which statement about using the commode is incorrect?

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A)   Wheels are locked after the commode is positioned over the toilet.
B)   Commodes are always used in the bathroom.
C)   The person needs to wear non-skid footwear.
D)   The person is assisted with hand washing after using the commode.

Question 4

Unless directed otherwise, urinary drainage bags are emptied

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A)   Every morning
B)   At bedtime
C)   At the end of every shift
D)   At the start of every shift

Question 5

Urine leaks during exercise and certain movements that cause pressure on the bladder. This is

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A)   Overflow incontinence
B)   Reflex incontinence
C)   Urge incontinence
D)   Stress incontinence

Question 6

Which do men use to void?

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A)   Bedpans
B)   Fracture pans
C)   Urinals
D)   Commodes C

Question 7

The involuntary loss or leakage of urine is

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A)   Urinary urgency
B)   Urinary frequency
C)   Urinary incontinence
D)   Urge incontinence

Question 8

You are assigned to two residents with catheters. When emptying their drainage bags, which action is correct?

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A)   Use the same measuring container for both residents.
B)   Use a different measuring container for each person.
C)   Use the measuring container in the dirty utility room.
D)   Use whatever is handy.

Question 9

To properly use incontinence products, do the following

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A)   Follow OBRA guidelines and the care plan
B)   Follow the manufacturer's instructions and agency procedures
C)   Ask the person what to do
D)   Provide perineal care

Question 10

Which statement about incontinence is incorrect?

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A)   It affects the person emotionally.
B)   A catheter is needed.
C)   Good skin care is needed.
D)   Dry garments and linens are needed

Question 11

Hematuria means

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A)   Sugar in the urine
B)   Blood in the urine
C)   Scant amount of urine
D)   Difficult or painful urination B

Question 12

A resident has control of her bladder. The person could not get to the bathroom in time because her signal light was not answered promptly. The person was incontinent of urine. This is

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A)   Mixed incontinence
B)   Overflow incontinence
C)   Functional incontinence
D)   Stress incontinence

Question 13

To apply a condom catheter, do the following except

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A)   Follow the manufacturer's instructions
B)   Wash the penis with soap and water
C)   Use elastic tape
D)   Apply tape completely around the penis

Question 14

A resident has an indwelling catheter. Which is incorrect?

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A)   A closed drainage system is used.
B)   The drainage bag touches the floor.
C)   When the person walks, the drainage bag is held lower than the bladder.
D)   Drainage tubing is attached to the catheter.

Question 15

Catheters are used for the following purposes except

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A)   Promoting comfort for persons who are dying
B)   Protecting wounds and pressure ulcers from urine
C)   Hourly urinary output measurements
D)   Treating the cause of incontinence D

Question 16

When giving catheter care, hold the catheter near the

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A)   Vagina
B)   Genitals
C)   Meatus
D)   Perineum

Question 17

A resident has incontinence. Dry garments and linens are provided

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A)   Every shift
B)   Every day
C)   In the morning and at bedtime
D)   Whenever needed

Question 18

You assist a patient onto the bedpan. How should you position the person?

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A)   In a sitting position
B)   On the person's left side
C)   On the person's right side
D)   Supine

Question 19

A resident with dementia urinates in plants and the trash can. You can do the following except

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A)   Follow the person's bathroom routine as closely as possible
B)   Observe for signs that the person needs to void
C)   Insert an indwelling catheter
D)   Tell the nurse when the person is incontinent

Question 20

You are going to apply a condom catheter. Which action is incorrect?

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A)   Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
B)   Wash the penis with soap and water.
C)   Apply elastic tape in a spiral around the penis.
D)   Leave a 2-inch space between the penis and the end of the catheter.

Exam 17: Assisting With Urinary Elimination

A patient has a catheter. Before cleaning the person's catheter, you need to

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The urinary system removes

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Which statement about using the commode is incorrect?

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Unless directed otherwise, urinary drainage bags are emptied

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Urine leaks during exercise and certain movements that cause pressure on the bladder. This is

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Which do men use to void?

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The involuntary loss or leakage of urine is

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You are assigned to two residents with catheters. When emptying their drainage bags, which action is correct?

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To properly use incontinence products, do the following

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Which statement about incontinence is incorrect?

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Hematuria means

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A resident has control of her bladder. The person could not get to the bathroom in time because her signal light was not answered promptly. The person was incontinent of urine. This is

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To apply a condom catheter, do the following except

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A resident has an indwelling catheter. Which is incorrect?

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Catheters are used for the following purposes except

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A resident has incontinence. Dry garments and linens are provided

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You assist a patient onto the bedpan. How should you position the person?

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A resident with dementia urinates in plants and the trash can. You can do the following except

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