Preparation Guide with Practice
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What is the name of the support group for patients on home dialysis founded in 1969? -
CORRECTANSWER The AAKP (American association of kidney patients) is the oldest
and largest fully independent kidney patient organization in the U.S. Founded in 1969
by six dialysis patients, with doctor encouragement, our Founders helped create the
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Program, saving more than one million lives since
1973.
Which group was established in 1950 as a voluntary, nonprofit organization dedicated to
preventing kidney and urinary tract disease? -CORRECTANSWER The National Kidney
Foundation-improving the health and well being of individuals and families affected by
these diseases, and increasing the availability of organs for transplantation.
A post TURP patient complains of spasm and pain. What should you check or
consider? -CORRECTANSWER -Check catheter drainage tubes frequently for kinks
that would cause bladder spasms.
-Advise the patient not to try and void around the catheter because this contributes to
bladder spams.
, -Belladonna and. Opus rectal suppositories are helpful to relieve bladder spasms but
are. Not used in the retro-pubic approach because rectal stimulation is contraindicated.
-Instruct him to void with the first urge to prevent increased bladder pressure against the
operative site.
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Why does a patient with nephrosis need bed rest? Positioning helps with what? -
CORRECTANSWER Maintaining bed rest in the presence of edema (recumbent
position may initiate diuresis (excessive urine)) and assessing electrolyte imbalance and
assessing skin integrity.
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A patient with cancer who has an ostomy is recovering from a cystectomy. What should
you check check to consider? -CORRECTANSWER Cystectomy-surgical removal of
the bladder.
Things to consider...
-ProMotion of urinary drainage via ideal conduit
-I&Os
-30mL of urinary output every hr
-Assess skin integrity around stoma
-Irrigate the ileal diversion catheter with 30 to 60 mL of normal saline every 4 hours or
as ordered
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