Elimination & Urine Part 1

A pt's creatinine clearance test results are lower than normal. What does this indicate about their kidneys?

When should diuretics be given?

Which of the following are interventions to help prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs)? Select all that apply

Which factor is most likely to increase the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in elderly patients?

Which intervention would most likely benefit a patient with stress incontinence?

The closer the urine specific gravity is to 1.035, the more concentrated the urine is.

Which of the following describes oliguria?

Why is it important to monitor GFR according to the slide?

Overflow incontinence is caused by an overdistended bladder due to urethral blockage.

Which of the following are part of a bladder elimination assessment?

What condition describes urinating more frequently during the night?

RN is providing care to a postop pt who had surgery on the lower abdomen. Pt is at risk for urinary retention due to:

Immobility increases the risk of UTI

Infants have no bladder control while elderly have less control or go more frequently

Which of the following are mechanical obstructions that can contribute to urinary retention?

Which findings in a urinalysis could indicate uncontrolled diabetes? (Select all that apply.)

A female patient is fitted with a pessary for urinary incontinence. The nurse explains that this device is used to:

Which urinary diversion is most appropriate for a patient with a functional bladder but a damaged ureter?

What is indicated by a urine specific gravity of 1.030?

What is the primary purpose of an ileal conduit?

If post-void residual urine volume exceeds 200-500 mL, catheterization may be indicated.

Anuria is defined as producing less than 30 mL of urine in an hour.

What does a low creatinine clearance rate indicate?

When a pt has gone w/out voiding post d/c of catheter after 6 hours, what should the RN do first?

When educating a patient about bladder training, the nurse includes which of the following strategies?

Which of the following describes a nephrostomy?

Which conditions can result in neurogenic bladder?

What are some diagnostic tests that are done to view the kidneys/bladder/ureter?

Timed voiding or habit training can help reduce episodes of urinary incontinence by retraining the bladder.

Prostatic hypertrophy can contribute to urinary retention.

Pt has labs drawn that show low creatinine clearance. What might this indicate?

Which conditions are associated with a high specific gravity in urine?

What is the most likely cause of urinary retention in a patient taking opioid medications?

Which findings would suggest acute kidney injury (AKI) rather than dehydration?

Genomycin and macrolide antibiotics are nephrotoxic and require close monitoring of renal function.

The presence of ketones in urine is a normal finding in individuals who eat a high-protein diet.

Which condition is characterized by a sudden, strong desire to void?

Which condition is associated with an inability to perceive bladder fullness and control urinary sphincters?

A urine pH level above 7 indicates:

A pt c/o urine leakage when they feel a sudden uncontrollable urge to urinate. What type of inc does this suggest?

During a bladder elimination assessment, the RN observes the pt's urine & notes a red tint. What could be the cause?

Pt c/o frequent pain when they try to urinate. Which of the following best describes this?

Which of the following conditions can cause frequency in urination?

Which findings in a urinalysis are abnormal and require further investigation? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following are potential causes of functional incontinence?

Which pathological condition can lead to decreased urine elimination?

Medications such as anticholinergics and antidepressants are associated with an increased risk of urinary retention.

Urinary retention may require the use of a ________catheter for relief

Which altered urine production (no urine) condition is most commonly seen in cases of renal failure?

A patient’s urinalysis reveals a pH of 8.2. Which condition could this indicate?

Which of the following are mechanical treatments for managing urinary incontinence?

Which of the following are characteristics of transient incontinence?

What can a urine culture help diagnose?

Low SG (under 1.010) can be an indicator of:

Hematuria is when there is blood in the urine

A vesicostomy involves an opening created directly into the bladder to allow urine to exit through a suprapubic catheter

Which of the following dietary factors can influence urine elimination?

Which of the following are symptoms associated with pyuria?

Nocturnal enuresis refers to bedwetting that occurs beyond the age of 4-5 years.

alcohol is a beverage that inhibits ADH and increases urine production, potentially leading to dehydration.

The _______ is a device that plugs the tip of the penis to prevent urinary accidents in male patients.

What type of incontinence has physical pressure on the bladder due to activities such as laughing, coughing or sneezing?

What is the most important question to ask during the assessment interview for bladder elimination?