LPN LPN Urinary and Bowel Elimination 2

Question 1

How frequently should a urinary catheter drainage bag be emptied to prevent infection and maintain accurate output measurement?

Accepted Answer

Every 8 hours or when the bag is two-thirds to three-quarters full

Answer

Only when completely full

Answer

Every 30 minutes regardless of volume

Answer

Once per day at the end of the shift

Question 2

Which dietary factor most commonly contributes to constipation?

Accepted Answer

Low-fiber diet with insufficient fluids

Answer

High fluid intake

Answer

High-fiber diet with fruits and vegetables

Answer

High protein intake

Question 3

What is the purpose of collecting a clean-catch midstream urine specimen?

Accepted Answer

To obtain an uncontaminated sample for culture and sensitivity testing

Answer

To measure the total volume of urine produced in 24 hours

Answer

To test urine for glucose and ketones only

Answer

To assess kidney function via creatinine clearance

Question 4

A patient has not had a bowel movement in 3 days and reports mild discomfort. What is the most appropriate initial nursing intervention?

Accepted Answer

Encourage increased fluid intake and ambulation if tolerated

Answer

Administer a Fleet enema immediately

Answer

Insert a rectal suppository without a physician order

Answer

Restrict dietary intake to clear liquids

Question 5

Which urine output finding requires immediate reporting to the RN or physician?

Accepted Answer

No urine output for the past 2 hours in a catheterized patient

Answer

Urine output of 50 mL over the last hour

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Urine that appears pale yellow

Answer

Urine output of 1,800 mL in 24 hours

Question 6

During urinary catheter insertion, the catheter touches a non-sterile surface and becomes contaminated. What should the nurse do?

Accepted Answer

Discard the contaminated catheter and obtain a new sterile catheter

Answer

Continue with the insertion since the contamination was minor

Answer

Wipe the catheter with an alcohol swab and continue

Answer

Flush the catheter with sterile saline before inserting