NURS 1871 Exam 2- Elimination UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
What is the primary function of the kidneys? To remove waste products and regulate fluid and electrolytes.
How much urine do the kidneys typically produce per 1-2 liters.
day?
What triggers micturition in the bladder? The bladder stores urine until it reaches 400-600 mL.
What is urinary retention? The inability of the bladder to partially or completely empty.
What are common symptoms of urinary retention? Suprapubic tenderness, decreasing voiding volumes, straining to void, frequency,
urgency, incontinence, and sensations of incomplete emptying.
What is post-void residual? The volume of urine remaining in the bladder after voiding.
What is a common cause of acute urinary retention? Obstruction or infection.
What is the major sign of a urinary tract infection (UTI) in Altered mental status (delirium).
older adults?
What is moisture-associated dermatitis? Skin erosion that occurs in incontinent patients, leading to burning, itching, and
pain.
What factors can influence bowel elimination? Diet, fluid intake, physical activity, and stress.
What is Clostridium difficile (C. diff)? A common causative agent of diarrhea that can lead to severe colitis or sepsis.
What should be done to prevent C. diff transmission? Wash hands with soap and water and implement contact precautions.
What is the purpose of a nasogastric tube? To decompress the stomach, remove gastric secretions, or provide enteral
feeding.
What is the preferred type of nasogastric tube for Salem sump tube.
stomach decompression?
What should be monitored in patients with cardiac Pulse rate due to the risk of vagal response.
disease when performing rectal procedures?
and CORRECT Answers
What is the primary function of the kidneys? To remove waste products and regulate fluid and electrolytes.
How much urine do the kidneys typically produce per 1-2 liters.
day?
What triggers micturition in the bladder? The bladder stores urine until it reaches 400-600 mL.
What is urinary retention? The inability of the bladder to partially or completely empty.
What are common symptoms of urinary retention? Suprapubic tenderness, decreasing voiding volumes, straining to void, frequency,
urgency, incontinence, and sensations of incomplete emptying.
What is post-void residual? The volume of urine remaining in the bladder after voiding.
What is a common cause of acute urinary retention? Obstruction or infection.
What is the major sign of a urinary tract infection (UTI) in Altered mental status (delirium).
older adults?
What is moisture-associated dermatitis? Skin erosion that occurs in incontinent patients, leading to burning, itching, and
pain.
What factors can influence bowel elimination? Diet, fluid intake, physical activity, and stress.
What is Clostridium difficile (C. diff)? A common causative agent of diarrhea that can lead to severe colitis or sepsis.
What should be done to prevent C. diff transmission? Wash hands with soap and water and implement contact precautions.
What is the purpose of a nasogastric tube? To decompress the stomach, remove gastric secretions, or provide enteral
feeding.
What is the preferred type of nasogastric tube for Salem sump tube.
stomach decompression?
What should be monitored in patients with cardiac Pulse rate due to the risk of vagal response.
disease when performing rectal procedures?
