Deck 45: Nursing Assessment: Urinary System

Question 1

The nurse uses auscultation during assessment of the urinary system to

A) check for ureteral peristalsis.
B) assess for bladder distention.
C) identify renal artery or aortic bruits.
D) determine the position of the kidneys.

Answer 1

identify renal artery or aortic bruits.

Question 2

A 26-year-old patient who is employed as a hairdresser and has a 10 pack-year history of cigarette smoking is scheduled for an annual physical examination. The nurse will plan to teach the patient about the increased risk for

A) renal failure.
B) kidney stones.
C) pyelonephritis.
D) bladder cancer.

Answer 2

bladder cancer.

Question 3

During assessment of a patient with decreased renal function, which of these medications taken by the patient at home will be of most concern to the nurse?

A) ibuprofen ( Motrin )
B) warfarin ( Coumadin )
C) folic acid ( vitamin B₉ )
D) penicillin ( Bicillin LA )

Answer 3

ibuprofen ( Motrin )

Question 4

A patient with diabetic nephropathy is admitted for a right renal biopsy. Immediately after the biopsy, which of these is an essential nursing action?

A) Monitor the blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine to assess renal function.
B) Check blood glucose to assess for hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia.
C) Insert a straight catheter to check for gross or microscopic hematuria.
D) Apply a pressure dressing and keep the patient on the affected side for 30 to 60 minutes.

Question 5

A hospitalized patient with a decreased glomerular filtration rate is scheduled to have an intravenous pyelogram ( IVP ). Which action will be included in the plan of care?

A) Monitor the urine output after the procedure.
B) Assist with monitored anesthesia care ( MAC ).
C) Give oral contrast solution before the procedure.
D) Insert a large size urinary catheter before the IVP.

Question 6

The health care provider orders a clean-catch urine specimen for culture and sensitivity testing for a patient with a suspected urinary tract infection (UTI). To obtain the specimen, the nurse will plan to

A) teach the patient to clean the urethral area, void a small amount into the toilet, and then void into a sterile specimen cup.
B) have the patient empty the bladder completely, and then obtain the next urine specimen that the patient is able to void.
C) insert a short, small "mini" catheter attached to a collecting container into the urethra and bladder to obtain the specimen.
D) clean the area around the meatus with a povidone-iodine (Betadine) swab, and then have the patient void into a sterile container.

Question 7

A patient with a possible urinary tract infection (UTI) gives the nurse in the clinic a urine specimen that is a red-orange color. Which action should the nurse take first?

A) Notify the patient's health care provider.
B) Ask the patient about use of any medications.
C) Question the patient about any UTI risk factors.
D) Teach about the correct procedure for midstream urine collection.

Question 8

A creatinine clearance test is ordered for a hospitalized patient with possible renal insufficiency. Which equipment will the nurse need to obtain?

A) Sterile specimen cup
B) Large container for urine
C) Foley catheter and drainage bag
D) Towelettes for perineal cleaning

Question 9

A patient with an elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine is scheduled for a renal arteriogram. The nurse should question an order from radiology for bowel preparation with the use of

A) a Fleet enema.
B) a tap-water enema.
C) bisacodyl (Dulcolax) tablets.
D) senna/docusate (Senokot-S).

Question 10

How will the nurse assess the flank area of a patient with pyelonephritis for tenderness?

A) Push gently into the two lowest intercostal spaces.
B) Palpate along both sides of the lumbar vertebral column.
C) Position one hand flat at the costovertebral angle ( CVA ) and strike it with the other fist.
D) Use two fingers to percuss the area between the iliac crest and ribs along the midaxillary line.

Question 11

An 82-year-old man has been admitted with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Which of the following is most appropriate to include in the nursing plan of care?

A) Limit fluid intake to no more than 1500 mL/day.
B) Leave a light on in the bathroom during the night.
C) Pad the patient's bed to accommodate overflow incontinence.
D) Ask the patient to use a urinal so that all urine can be measured.

Question 12

When reviewing the results of a patient's urinalysis, which information indicates that the nurse should notify the health care provider?

A) pH 6.2
B) Trace protein
C) WBC: 20-26/hpf
D) Specific gravity: 1.021

Question 13

The nurse informs the patient undergoing cystoscopy that following the procedure, the patient

A) will be NPO for 8 hours to prevent nausea and vomiting.
B) is expected to be on strict bed rest for about 4 to 6 hours.
C) should ask for the ordered narcotics as necessary for pain.
D) may experience blood-tinged urine and urinary frequency.

Question 14

When reading a patient's chart, the nurse notes that the patient has dysuria. To assess whether there is any improvement, which question will the nurse ask?

A) "Do you have any blood in your urine?"
B) "Do you have to urinate very frequently?"
C) "Do you have any pain when you urinate?"
D) "Do you have to get up at night to urinate?"

Question 15

When teaching a patient scheduled for a cystogram via a cystoscope about the procedure, the nurse tells the patient,

A) "Your doctor will insert a lighted tube into the bladder, and little catheters will be inserted through the tube into your kidney."
B) "Your doctor will place a catheter into an artery in your groin and inject a dye that will visualize the blood supply to the kidneys."
C) "Your doctor will inject a radioactive solution into a vein in your arm and the distribution of the isotope in your kidneys and bladder will be checked."
D) "Your doctor will insert a lighted tube into the bladder through your urethra, inspect the bladder, and instill a dye that will outline your bladder on x-ray."

Question 16

The result of a patient's creatinine clearance test is 60 mL/min. The nurse equates this finding to a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of _____ mL/min.

A) 30
B) 60
C) 120
D) 240

Question 17

Which of the following actions will the nurse plan to take first when admitting a patient who has a history of neurogenic bladder as a result of a spinal cord injury?

A) Ask about the usual urinary pattern and any measures used for bladder control.
B) Assist the patient to the toilet at scheduled times to help ensure bladder emptying.
C) Check the patient for urinary incontinence every 2 hours to maintain skin integrity.
D) Use intermittent catheterization on a regular schedule to avoid the risk of infection.

Question 18

A patient's urine dipstick indicates a small amount of protein in the urine. The next action by the nurse should be to

A) check which medications the patient is currently taking.
B) obtain a clean-catch urine for culture and sensitivity testing.
C) ask the patient about any family history of chronic renal failure.
D) send a urine specimen to the laboratory to test for ketones and glucose.

Question 19

A patient who is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram ( IVP ) gives the nurse the following information. Which information has the most immediate implications for the patient's care?

A) The patient describes allergies to shellfish and penicillin.
B) The patient has not had anything to eat or drink for 8 hours.
C) The patient complains of costovertebral angle ( CVA ) tenderness.
D) The patient used a bisacodyl ( Dulcolax ) tablet the previous night.

Question 20

While assessing a patient's urinary system, the nurse cannot palpate either kidney. Which action should the nurse take next?

A) Obtain a urine specimen to check for hematuria.
B) Document the information on the assessment form.
C) Ask the patient about any history of recent sore throat.
D) Ask the health care provider about scheduling a renal ultrasound.

Question 21

A patient who had a cystoscopy the previous day calls the urology clinic and gives the nurse all the following information. Which statement by the patient should be reported immediately to the health care provider?

A) "My urine still looks pink."
B) "My IV site is still bruised."
C) "I have a temperature of 101."
D) "I did not sleep well last night."

Question 22

Following an intravenous pyelogram (IVP), all of the following assessment data are obtained. Which one requires immediate action by the nurse?

A) The heart rate is 58 beats/minute.
B) The respiratory rate is 38 breaths/minute.
C) The patient complains of a dry mouth.
D) The urine output is 400 mL in the first 2 hours.