A PT who has an idwelling catheter reports a need to urinate. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

check to see whether the catheter is patent

Which outcome is most appropriate for a PT with constipation

Have a BM without the use of laxative

The nurse suggests to a PT with ostearthritis to participate in Pilates. What are the benefits of pilates for this PT

It may improve flexibility, joint health, and relieve muscle aches

Which of the following is an effective nursing intervention to prevent UTI?

Encourage PT to drink several liters of fluid daily

Which of the following genres of music are used to induce relaxation and distract PT from pain?

piano and flute melody playing quietly

Which of the following statements about pain is true?

Severe pain is viewed as an emergency situation

A nurse is collecting bowel elimation HX from a PT admitted with possible bowel obstruction Which question is priority

When was the last time you moved your bowels?

During discharge the nurse is teaching the PT how to prevent sensory disturbances. Which of the following is correct

Wear protective eye goggle when using power tools

A PT requested pain medication for severe pain. Which should the nurse do first when responding to this PT request?

Assess the various aspects of the PT pain

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1
A PT who has an idwelling catheter reports a need to urinate. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Recatheterize the bladder with a larger-gauze catheter
Reassure the PT that it is not possible for them to urinate
Collect a urine specimen for analysis
check to see whether the catheter is patent
2
Which outcome is most appropriate for a PT with constipation
Drink 8 glasses of water per day
Verbalize rational for the use of laxatives
Defecate every day
Have a BM without the use of laxative
3
The nurse suggests to a PT with ostearthritis to participate in Pilates. What are the benefits of pilates for this PT
It encourages a spiritual connection
It may improve flexibility, joint health, and relieve muscle aches
It cleanses the colon and promotes a healthly feeling
It will give the PT an activity to perform to lessen boredom
4
1 hour after receiving pain meds, the PT is ambulating for 20 mins, This indicate that the dosage of medication is
Incorrect
Insufficient
Excessive
Appropriate
5
Which of the following is an effective nursing intervention to prevent UTI?
Advise PT to report buring on urination to health care providers
Teach female PT to wipe from back to front after urinating
Instruct PT to use bath powder to absorb perineal perspiration
Encourage PT to drink several liters of fluid daily
6
Which of the following genres of music are used to induce relaxation and distract PT from pain?
Country music with yodeling
Opera music
piano and flute melody playing quietly
Rap music
7
Which of the following statements about pain is true?
Pain is a low priority problem
Severe pain is viewed as an emergency situation
Pain is not what the patient says it it
Pain presents only physiological dangers to health and recovery
8
A nurse is collecting bowel elimation HX from a PT admitted with possible bowel obstruction Which question is priority
When was the last time you moved your bowels?
How often do you have a bowel movement?
Do you use anything to help you move your bowels?
What color are your usual bowel movements?
9
A PT is admitted with lower GI track bleeding. Which characteristic of stool supports this diagnosis?
Tarry stool
Orange stool
Bright red-tinged stool
Green mucoid stool
10
Which of the following factors contributes to constipation
Irregular defecation habits
Excessive exercise
bland diet
High sugar intake
11
Normal bladder capacity is between _____ ML of urine
1200ml-1500ml
600ml-900ml
900-1200ml
250ml-450ml
12
A nurse is caring for a PT with diarrhea. Which physiological response to diarrhea should the nurse be most concerned
Dehydration
Malnutrition
Excoriated skin
Urinary incontinence
13
During discharge the nurse is teaching the PT how to prevent sensory disturbances. Which of the following is correct
Have a health exam every 5-10 years
Wear ear protectors working in an enviroment with low noise
Wear protective eye goggle when using power tools
When wearing sunglasses, look directly into the sun
14
Which statement is true regarding urinary elimination and the aging process
Fewer nephrons
The number of functioning nephrons remains the same
Efficient bladder emptying
Strengthened muscle tone of the bladder
15
A PT requested pain medication for severe pain. Which should the nurse do first when responding to this PT request?
Assess the various aspects of the PT pain
Adminster pain medication to the PT quickly
Place the PT in the most comfortable position possible
Use distraction to minimize the PT perception of pain

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