ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 31 : Urinary Elimination and Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
You are about to catheterize a female patient who is experiencing a decline in her physical condition. In fact, she is being transferred from your unit to the ICU. As you get ready to insert the catheter, the tip lightly brushes against the patient's leg. Which of the following possible actions should you perform next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A catheter that touches the skin is contaminated and must be replaced to prevent infection.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Circumcision is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Circumcision involves surgical removal of the foreskin in males.
Question 4 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 5 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.