ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 31 : Urinary Elimination and Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the minimum acceptable hourly urine output?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The minimum acceptable hourly urine output is 30 mL to indicate adequate kidney function.
Question 2 of 5
A frail elderly patient with a hip fracture has to void before surgery. Which of the following is the best way to handle this?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A fracture pan is designed for patients with mobility limitations, such as a hip fracture, to facilitate voiding with minimal movement.
Question 3 of 5
Which emotional response do you think most people will experience when they need to ask for assistance with urinating?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Needing assistance with urination often causes shame or embarrassment due to the loss of privacy and autonomy.
Question 4 of 5
One quick and common way to get a lot of data about urine is by
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A multiple-pad reagent stick (dipstick) provides rapid data on urine pH, glucose, protein, blood, and other parameters.
Question 5 of 5
One important nursing intervention for patients with suspected renal calculi is to
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Straining urine detects passed stones, and assessing for hematuria identifies blood in the urine, a common sign of renal calculi.