ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 31 : Urinary Elimination and Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
also known as overactive bladder, is the inability to keep urine in the bladder long enough to get to the restroom.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urge incontinence is characterized by a sudden, intense urge to urinate followed by involuntary loss of urine, often due to an overactive bladder.
Question 2 of 5
A blood test called measures a waste product normally eliminated from the body by the kidneys. Elevated levels may reflect infection or some degree of kidney impairment.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Creatinine is a waste product filtered by the kidneys, and elevated levels in a blood test indicate kidney impairment or infection.
Question 3 of 5
A tube that remains in the bladder is an , also known as a double lumen catheter or a Foley catheter.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An indwelling catheter, such as a Foley catheter, is designed to remain in the bladder for continuous urine drainage.
Question 4 of 5
A single tube with holes at the end that is used to empty the bladder of residual urine or to obtain a sterile urine specimen from the bladder is a
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A straight catheter is inserted temporarily to drain urine or obtain a sterile specimen and is removed after use.
Question 5 of 5
A is used for urine to be eliminated by an alternate route rather than traveling through the bladder.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A nephrostomy tube diverts urine directly from the kidney to an external collection system, bypassing the bladder.