LPN LPN Urinary and Bowel Elimination

Question 1

What is the minimum acceptable urine output per hour for an adult patient?

Accepted Answer

30 mL/hr

Answer

10 mL/hr

Answer

20 mL/hr

Answer

50 mL/hr

Question 2

Which assessment finding is most consistent with urinary retention?

Accepted Answer

Frequent small voidings of less than 50 mL with a distended bladder

Answer

Large volumes of bright red urine

Answer

Decreased blood pressure and tachycardia

Answer

Urinary output greater than 200 mL/hr

Question 3

When performing urinary catheter insertion, which principle is most critical to prevent urinary tract infection?

Accepted Answer

Maintain strict sterile technique throughout the procedure

Answer

Use a warmed catheter to ease insertion

Answer

Insert the catheter quickly to reduce patient discomfort

Answer

Use a larger catheter size for better urine drainage

Question 4

A patient's urine is dark amber and concentrated. This finding most likely indicates which condition?

Accepted Answer

Dehydration and insufficient fluid intake

Answer

Adequate hydration

Answer

Urinary tract infection

Answer

Renal failure with anuria

Question 5

Which position should the nurse place a female patient in before offering a bedpan?

Accepted Answer

Semi-Fowler's or sitting upright with head of bed elevated

Answer

Left lateral (Sims') position

Answer

Supine with legs flat

Answer

Prone position

Question 6

What is often the first or most atypical sign of a urinary tract infection (UTI) in an elderly patient?

Accepted Answer

Sudden confusion or change in mental status

Answer

Dysuria and burning on urination

Answer

Fever above 103°F

Answer

Gross hematuria