ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 31 Questions
Question 1 of 5
You have removed an indwelling catheter from a postsurgical patient. Which of the following would need to be reported to the health-care provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failure to void 8 hours post-catheter removal suggests urinary retention, requiring provider notification.
Question 2 of 5
You are initiating a 24-hour urine specimen collection for a patient as ordered by her health-care provider. Which of the following will you do first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The first step is to have the patient void and discard the urine to start the 24-hour collection period accurately.
Question 3 of 5
When reviewing the UA results of a patient with the diagnosis of dehydration, which of the following would you expect to see?
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Dehydration causes concentrated urine (high specific gravity, 1.032) and may lead to ketonuria due to fat metabolism.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements made by a patient with incontinence would indicate a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kegel exercises should be continued long-term to maintain pelvic floor strength and prevent incontinence recurrence.
Question 5 of 5
Indicate the path of the flow of urine through the following structures by numbering them in order.
Order the Items
Source Container
Correct Answer: D,C,A,B,E
Rationale: Urine flows from the kidney to the bladder via the ureter, then through the urethra to the meatus.