ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 31 : Urinary Elimination and Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following makes catheterization difficult but represents normal anatomy in older women?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atrophy of perineal tissues in older women can cause the urinary meatus to recede or appear within the vaginal opening, complicating catheterization.
Question 2 of 5
Circumcision is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Circumcision involves surgical removal of the foreskin in males.
Question 3 of 5
You will need to push back the foreskin before catheterizing uncircumcised males. After you catheterize the patient, you should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Replacing the foreskin over the glans after catheterization prevents paraphimosis, a condition where the retracted foreskin causes swelling.
Question 4 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 5 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.