Basic Nursing Skills Urinary & Bowel Elimination 3

Question 1

A condom (external) catheter is most appropriate for:

Accepted Answer

Male patients with urinary incontinence who can voluntarily void

Answer

Condom catheters are designed for male anatomy and are suitable for men who have urinary incontinence but retain the ability to void voluntarily.

Question 2

Which nursing intervention is most effective in preventing constipation in a hospitalized patient?

Accepted Answer

Encouraging increased dietary fiber and fluid intake with ambulation

Answer

Dietary fiber increases stool bulk, and adequate fluid intake softens stool; combined with ambulation, this promotes regular peristalsis and bowel movements.

Question 3

A nurse notes that a patient's urine is cloudy with a foul odor. This finding most likely suggests:

Accepted Answer

Possible urinary tract infection

Answer

Cloudy, foul-smelling urine is a classic sign of a urinary tract infection, often caused by bacterial growth and inflammatory cells.

Question 4

The urinary catheter drainage bag must be positioned:

Accepted Answer

Below the bladder level and off the floor

Answer

Positioning the drainage bag below the bladder uses gravity to promote urine flow, while keeping it off the floor prevents contamination.

Question 5

When assessing a patient's bowel function, bright red blood in the stool most likely indicates bleeding from the:

Accepted Answer

Lower colon or rectum

Answer

Bright red blood (hematochezia) indicates lower GI bleeding close to the rectum, as the blood has not been digested and retains its red color.

Basic Nursing Skills Practice Test

Basic Nursing Skills Practice Test

Basic Nursing Skills Urinary & Bowel Elimination 3