NSG 3100 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
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Obtaining a capillary blood specimen to measure blood glucose, you should -
ANSWER ensure there is good blood flow at the puncture site
True or False
When testing for fecal occult blood, a green color indicates a guaiac positive
result. - ANSWER False
A RN instructing a female patient on obtaining a clean catch urine specimen
should stress to: - ANSWER Void a small amount of urine before collecting the
specimen
The client has an indwelling catheter. The nurse should obtain a sterile urine
specimen by - ANSWER using a syringe to withdraw urine from the catheter
tubing port
An x-ray of the abdomen visualizing the kidneys, ureters and bladder is known
as: - ANSWER KUB
What is an echocardiogram? - ANSWER Visualization of the structures of the
heart by using ultrasound
What does MRI stand for? - ANSWER Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Thoracentesis is removal of fluid from: - ANSWER pleural space
While assisting with a thoracentesis the nurse should do all of the following
EXCEPT: - ANSWER Have the patient cough periodically during the procedure
A noninvasive method of estimating bladder volume would be: - ANSWER
Bladder Scanner
Your urine should smell - ANSWER aromatic
What is a normal urine output per hour? - ANSWER 30 ml
Urge incontinence is due to - ANSWER an overactive bladder
Stress incontinence is when - ANSWER urine leaks when you laugh, cough or
sneeze
The presence of ketones in the urine indicates - ANSWER rapid breakdown of fat
, The nurse who teaches a client about preventing utis would include which
statement? - ANSWER Void immediately after sexual intercourse
How much space should you leave from the tip of the penis and the drainage tube
when applying a condom cath? - ANSWER 1 Inch
The nurse understands that a straight catheterization: - ANSWER empties the
bladder and the catheter is immediately removed
The purpose of a three way Foley after a TURP is to - ANSWER Irrigation
A nurse is inserting a Foley catheter in a female and obtains clear urine. What
next? - ANSWER Advance the catheter another 2 inches (5 cm)
Where should Foley indwelling catheter drainage bag be positioned after
insertion of catheter? - ANSWER Lower than the level of the bladder
What are the causes of constipation? - ANSWER poor bowel habits
Diet low in fiber
Chronic use of laxatives
What indicates a correct understanding of the use of laxatives for constipation? -
ANSWER Laxatives should only be taken for a few days.
Which position is the patient placed in for the administration of an enema? -
ANSWER Sims
When giving an enema, you should insert the tube 7-10 cm (3-4 inches). True or
False? - ANSWER True
When changing the colostomy appliance, cut the opening in the skin barrier no
more than ____ larger than the stoma. - ANSWER 1/8 inch
The best time to change a pouching system is in the morning or 2 to 4 hours after
meals. True or False - ANSWER True
An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) reports to the nurse that a client being
fed experienced coughing and choking when swallowing. The client states, "It
feels like the food is stuck in my throat." What does the nurse suspect is
happening with this client? - ANSWER The client is having dysphagia.
While undergoing a soapsuds enema, the client complains of mild abdominal
cramping. The nurse should: - ANSWER lower the bag
100% VERIFIED 2026-2027!!
Obtaining a capillary blood specimen to measure blood glucose, you should -
ANSWER ensure there is good blood flow at the puncture site
True or False
When testing for fecal occult blood, a green color indicates a guaiac positive
result. - ANSWER False
A RN instructing a female patient on obtaining a clean catch urine specimen
should stress to: - ANSWER Void a small amount of urine before collecting the
specimen
The client has an indwelling catheter. The nurse should obtain a sterile urine
specimen by - ANSWER using a syringe to withdraw urine from the catheter
tubing port
An x-ray of the abdomen visualizing the kidneys, ureters and bladder is known
as: - ANSWER KUB
What is an echocardiogram? - ANSWER Visualization of the structures of the
heart by using ultrasound
What does MRI stand for? - ANSWER Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Thoracentesis is removal of fluid from: - ANSWER pleural space
While assisting with a thoracentesis the nurse should do all of the following
EXCEPT: - ANSWER Have the patient cough periodically during the procedure
A noninvasive method of estimating bladder volume would be: - ANSWER
Bladder Scanner
Your urine should smell - ANSWER aromatic
What is a normal urine output per hour? - ANSWER 30 ml
Urge incontinence is due to - ANSWER an overactive bladder
Stress incontinence is when - ANSWER urine leaks when you laugh, cough or
sneeze
The presence of ketones in the urine indicates - ANSWER rapid breakdown of fat
, The nurse who teaches a client about preventing utis would include which
statement? - ANSWER Void immediately after sexual intercourse
How much space should you leave from the tip of the penis and the drainage tube
when applying a condom cath? - ANSWER 1 Inch
The nurse understands that a straight catheterization: - ANSWER empties the
bladder and the catheter is immediately removed
The purpose of a three way Foley after a TURP is to - ANSWER Irrigation
A nurse is inserting a Foley catheter in a female and obtains clear urine. What
next? - ANSWER Advance the catheter another 2 inches (5 cm)
Where should Foley indwelling catheter drainage bag be positioned after
insertion of catheter? - ANSWER Lower than the level of the bladder
What are the causes of constipation? - ANSWER poor bowel habits
Diet low in fiber
Chronic use of laxatives
What indicates a correct understanding of the use of laxatives for constipation? -
ANSWER Laxatives should only be taken for a few days.
Which position is the patient placed in for the administration of an enema? -
ANSWER Sims
When giving an enema, you should insert the tube 7-10 cm (3-4 inches). True or
False? - ANSWER True
When changing the colostomy appliance, cut the opening in the skin barrier no
more than ____ larger than the stoma. - ANSWER 1/8 inch
The best time to change a pouching system is in the morning or 2 to 4 hours after
meals. True or False - ANSWER True
An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) reports to the nurse that a client being
fed experienced coughing and choking when swallowing. The client states, "It
feels like the food is stuck in my throat." What does the nurse suspect is
happening with this client? - ANSWER The client is having dysphagia.
While undergoing a soapsuds enema, the client complains of mild abdominal
cramping. The nurse should: - ANSWER lower the bag
