NRSG 3323 Exam 4 Test Questions
and All Correct Answers.
quantity of sufficient hourly urine output - Answer 30mL
how many mL of urine in the bladder before the individual has the urge to void? - Answer
200mL
Most common healthcare acquired infection in the US - Answer CAUTIs
Biggest risk factor for development of a CAUTI - Answer length of time catheter is in place
Review Q: Which finding is more concerning for a patient with a nasogastric tube in place for
gastric decompression?
a.Gastric output is greenish-yellow with shreds of mucus
b.An external NG tube length measures longer than the original measurement when it was first
placed
c.NG Tube suction is set to low-intermittent suction
d.A patient complaining about abdominal bloating and nausea - Answer B
Review Q: What is the difference between the suction level and water level of a water seal chest
tube? - Answer Suction level: pressure applied to suck water or air from the pleural space
(20 cm)
Water level: Pertains to the water seal chamber; indicates the pressure within the chest cavity
(2cm)
ostomy - Answer surgically formed opening in organ of the body
stoma - Answer visible part of the ostomy that is sutured to the skin
indications for a temporary ostomy - Answer -repair after inflammatory disease
-various types of intestinal surgery
-injury
Indications for permanent ostomies - Answer -debilitating intestinal diseases (IBD,
diverticulitis)
-cancer
, -congenital
-trauma
when does colostomy typically produce drainage after being placed - Answer 2-5 days post
op
when does illeostomy typically produce drainage after being places - Answer 24-48 hours
regular stoma appearance - Answer -dark pink to red
-must remain moist
what size catheter is usually used for adults - Answer 16 French with 5-10mL saline balloon
-rule of thumb is to use the smallest appropriate size
indications for a suprapubic catheter - Answer BPH
urethral injury or obstruction
suprapubic catheter - Answer -used for long term continuous drainage
-minimally invasive procedure
-decreased risk for infection from fecal matter
straight catheter - Answer -short term
-lower riks of CAUTI
triple lumen foley catheter - Answer -can be used for bladder irrigation
-usually used after surgery to prostate gland or bladder to help remove blood or debris
-prevents and manages blood clots
coude catheter - Answer -curved tip catheter that is typically used for males who have some
sort of blockage or obstruction in the urethra
-but can be used for females typically after childbirth or with prolapsed uterus
-inserted curved tip up
irrigation for indwelling urinary catheters - Answer -to restore or maintain patency of
catheter or to deliver medication directly to bladder wall
-recommended to do with triple lumen indwelling catheter
and All Correct Answers.
quantity of sufficient hourly urine output - Answer 30mL
how many mL of urine in the bladder before the individual has the urge to void? - Answer
200mL
Most common healthcare acquired infection in the US - Answer CAUTIs
Biggest risk factor for development of a CAUTI - Answer length of time catheter is in place
Review Q: Which finding is more concerning for a patient with a nasogastric tube in place for
gastric decompression?
a.Gastric output is greenish-yellow with shreds of mucus
b.An external NG tube length measures longer than the original measurement when it was first
placed
c.NG Tube suction is set to low-intermittent suction
d.A patient complaining about abdominal bloating and nausea - Answer B
Review Q: What is the difference between the suction level and water level of a water seal chest
tube? - Answer Suction level: pressure applied to suck water or air from the pleural space
(20 cm)
Water level: Pertains to the water seal chamber; indicates the pressure within the chest cavity
(2cm)
ostomy - Answer surgically formed opening in organ of the body
stoma - Answer visible part of the ostomy that is sutured to the skin
indications for a temporary ostomy - Answer -repair after inflammatory disease
-various types of intestinal surgery
-injury
Indications for permanent ostomies - Answer -debilitating intestinal diseases (IBD,
diverticulitis)
-cancer
, -congenital
-trauma
when does colostomy typically produce drainage after being placed - Answer 2-5 days post
op
when does illeostomy typically produce drainage after being places - Answer 24-48 hours
regular stoma appearance - Answer -dark pink to red
-must remain moist
what size catheter is usually used for adults - Answer 16 French with 5-10mL saline balloon
-rule of thumb is to use the smallest appropriate size
indications for a suprapubic catheter - Answer BPH
urethral injury or obstruction
suprapubic catheter - Answer -used for long term continuous drainage
-minimally invasive procedure
-decreased risk for infection from fecal matter
straight catheter - Answer -short term
-lower riks of CAUTI
triple lumen foley catheter - Answer -can be used for bladder irrigation
-usually used after surgery to prostate gland or bladder to help remove blood or debris
-prevents and manages blood clots
coude catheter - Answer -curved tip catheter that is typically used for males who have some
sort of blockage or obstruction in the urethra
-but can be used for females typically after childbirth or with prolapsed uterus
-inserted curved tip up
irrigation for indwelling urinary catheters - Answer -to restore or maintain patency of
catheter or to deliver medication directly to bladder wall
-recommended to do with triple lumen indwelling catheter
