ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 31 : Urinary Elimination and Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
The urethra is a tube that, in males, is surrounded by prostate tissue. When the prostate enlarges, it encroaches on the urethra and narrows it. When catheterizing a male patient with an enlarged prostate, you may encounter resistance. How should you respond to this situation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gently twisting the catheter can help navigate past the obstruction caused by an enlarged prostate.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following represents an appropriate way to maintain a urinary drainage bag?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Keeping tubing free of kinks ensures proper urine flow and prevents obstruction or infection.
Question 3 of 5
You note that in the past 3 hours no urine has drained into your female patient's urinary collection bag. Which of the following is most likely responsible for this?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kinks in the tubing are the most common cause of no urine flow, as they obstruct drainage.
Question 4 of 5
You are teaching an aide to perform catheter care. Which of the following represents an accurate statement?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Cleaning downward from the meatus and separating the labia to clean thoroughly prevents infection by moving away from the insertion site.
Question 5 of 5
After discontinuing an indwelling urinary catheter, what should you assess for?
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Assessing for voiding within 8 hours ensures the patient can urinate naturally, and temporary urge incontinence is common after catheter removal.