ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 31 : Urinary Elimination and Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
Symptoms of UTI include dysuria, urinary frequency, urgency, nocturia, low abdominal pain, and incontinence.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: These are common UTI symptoms due to bladder irritation and inflammation.
Question 2 of 5
Fever, chills, malaise, nausea, vomiting, and flank pain mean the infection has most likely spread to the kidneys, causing pyelonephritis.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: These symptoms indicate pyelonephritis, a kidney infection resulting from an untreated or severe UTI.
Question 3 of 5
Treatment for a UTI includes rest, increased fluid intake, antibiotics, and urinary analgesics.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This combination addresses infection, symptoms, and promotes recovery.
Question 4 of 5
You are caring for a patient with an indwelling catheter. You have an order to discontinue the catheter this morning. The patient also has had an IV infusing at 100 mL/hr through the night. The patient is taking liquids and eating ice chips. At 7:00 a.m., you notice that the output on the previous shift was 290 mL of dark amber urine and the patient's intake totaled 960 mL. Which action will you take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low output (290 mL) compared to high intake (960 mL) and dark amber urine suggest possible retention or dehydration, warranting physician consultation.
Question 5 of 5
Which independent nursing measure would you implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Performing a bladder scan is an independent nursing action to assess for urinary retention in a patient with low voiding volumes.