ATI RN
Assessment of the Genitourinary System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which intervention should you delegate to the nursing assistant for a patient with cystitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reviewing the nursing care plan and adding nursing interventions can be delegated to the nursing assistant as it does not involve any complex medical procedures or decision-making.
Question 2 of 5
Symptoms of prostate cancer include:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prostate cancer can cause a variety of urinary symptoms due to the enlargement or obstruction of the prostate gland. These include nocturia (frequent nighttime urination)
Question 3 of 5
What information should be taught to a patient taking oxybutynin chloride (Ditropan) for incontinence?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: It is important to monitor heart rate, as oxybutynin can cause cardiac side effects.
Question 4 of 5
Which characteristic is more likely with acute pyelonephritis than with a lower UTI?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because fever is more commonly associated with acute pyelonephritis, which is an infection of the renal parenchyma, compared to lower UTIs that primarily affect the bladder and urethra. Dysuria, urgency, and frequency can occur in both types of UTIs but may be more severe in acute pyelonephritis.
Question 5 of 5
Water intoxication may result from absorption of excessive bladder irrigation solution after surgery. Which of the following symptoms might indicate water intoxication is developing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Confusion and restlessness are common symptoms of water intoxication. Monitoring for these signs is crucial in detecting and managing water intoxication promptly to prevent further complications.