NUR 242 Ch 66 Urinary Problems | 85 Q&A | Stress & Urge Incontinence, UTI, Stones, CAUTI, Anticholinergics

This document contains 85 expert-verified questions and answers based on Chapter 66 of Ignatavicius & Workman: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care, focused on the care of patients with urinary problems. It is tailored for NUR 242 and other nursing courses covering genitourinary conditions, and is aligned with 2026 academic standards. Key topics include: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) and Cystitis, including causes, symptoms (dysuria, urgency, frequency), diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies. Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs), including risk factors, prevention protocols, and sterile technique. Incontinence types (stress, urge, overflow, functional), with interventions such as Kegel exercises, bladder training, medication (e.g., anticholinergics like oxybutynin), and surgical options (sling procedures). Urolithiasis (urinary stones), including causes (dehydration, high urine acidity), symptoms (renal colic, hematuria), diagnostic imaging, pain management, and lithotripsy. Coverage of urethritis, urosepsis, and urinary tract obstruction, with a focus on emergency care, pharmacological management, and long-term nursing interventions. This material is ideal for: Undergraduate nursing students (ADN, BSN) LPN-to-RN bridge students Candidates preparing for NCLEX-RN, NCLEX-PN, ATI, or HESI exams Learners in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Adult Health, or Fundamentals of Nursing courses Organized in a high-yield Q&A format, this resource enables efficient studying, quick memorization, and focused exam prep—whether for coursework or licensure exams. Keywords: urinary problems, cystitis, UTI, incontinence, stress incontinence, urge incontinence, overflow incontinence, functional incontinence, CAUTI, catheter care, bladder training, Kegel exercises, anticholinergics, oxybutynin, lithotripsy, renal colic, urinary tract obstruction, nursing urinary care, NUR 242, med-surg nursing, NCLEX prep