ATI URINARY ELIMINATION EXAM LATEST 2023-2024
ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK 200 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
|ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is planning on teaching a client who is scheduled for an intravenous
pyelogram (IVP). Which of the following statements should the nurse include in
the teaching?
- "The procedure will be cancelled if the urinalysis indicates the presence of red
blood cells."
- "High frequency sound waves will be used to identify renal system structures."
- "You will be able to resume your regular diet as soon as the test is complete."
- "After the procedure you will be encouraged to drink plenty of fluids." -
ANSWER--"After the procedure you will be encouraged to drink plenty of fluids."
The nurse should encourage fluid intake after the procedure to help promote
elimination of the dye used during the procedure.
A nurse is discussing indications for urinary catheterization with a newly licensed
nurse. Which of the following indications should the nurse include? Select all that
apply.
Relief of urinary retention
Convenience for the nursing staff or the client's family
Measurement of residual urine after urination
Routine acquisition of a urine specimen
An open perineal wound - ANSWER--Relief of urinary retention
Measurement of residual urine after urination
, ATI URINARY ELIMINATION EXAM LATEST 2023-2024
ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK 200 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
|ALREADY GRADED A+
An open perineal wound
Valid indications for urinary catheterization include urinary retention, bladder
distention, management of urinary elimination for clients who have spinal cord
injuries, and prevention of urethral obstruction from blood clots following
genitourinary surgery.
A nurse is teaching a client who is scheduled for a cystoscopy. Which of the
following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
"You should limit fluids for 12 hr following the procedure."
"You may have pink-tinged urine after this procedure."
"You can eat a full liquid meal up to 1 hour before the procedure." "You will be
placed on your right side during the procedure." - ANSWER--"You may have pink-
tinged urine after this procedure."
The client might have blood-tinged, or pink, urine after the procedure. The
client should report dark red urine because it is an indication of bleeding.
A nurse is caring for a client who has not voided for 8 hr following the removal of
an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following actions should be the nurse
take first?
Increase fluids.
, ATI URINARY ELIMINATION EXAM LATEST 2023-2024
ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK 200 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
|ALREADY GRADED A+
Perform a bladder scan.
Insert a straight catheter.
Provide assistance to bathroom, - ANSWER--Perform a bladder scan.
The first action the nurse should take using the nursing process is to assess the
client. The nurse should assess the post void residual (PVR) using a bladder
scanner.
A nurse is caring for a client who has undergone a transurethral prostatectomy.
Following catheter removal, the nurse should inform the client that he should
expect which of the following variations in the color of his urine?
Pale pink
Bright yellow
Bright red
Dark amber - ANSWER--Pale pink
The client should expect to pass some small clots and tissue in his urine for few
a days, which may give the urine a pale pink color. By 2 to 3 days after surgery,
around the time of discharge, his urine should be clear yellow.
A nurse is assessing a client who has a urine output of 250 mL in a 24-hr period.
Which of the following descriptive terms should the nurse place in the client's
electronic record?
, ATI URINARY ELIMINATION EXAM LATEST 2023-2024
ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK 200 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
|ALREADY GRADED A+
Enuresis
Anuria
Nocturia
Oliguria - ANSWER--Oliguria
The nurse should document the client has oliguria, which is urine output between
100 mL and 400 mL of urine in 24 hr.
A nurse in a clinic is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of interstitial
cystitis. The nurse should expect which of the following
Negative urine culture
Denies urgency
Denies pain with urination
Fever - ANSWER--Negative urine culture
A laboratory finding of a negative urine culture is consistent with a diagnosis of
interstitial cystitis since it is a non-infectious process.
A nurse is reviewing the medication record for a client who has chronic kidney
disease. Which of the following medications should the nurse identify as having
the potential to cause nephrotoxicity?
ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK 200 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
|ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is planning on teaching a client who is scheduled for an intravenous
pyelogram (IVP). Which of the following statements should the nurse include in
the teaching?
- "The procedure will be cancelled if the urinalysis indicates the presence of red
blood cells."
- "High frequency sound waves will be used to identify renal system structures."
- "You will be able to resume your regular diet as soon as the test is complete."
- "After the procedure you will be encouraged to drink plenty of fluids." -
ANSWER--"After the procedure you will be encouraged to drink plenty of fluids."
The nurse should encourage fluid intake after the procedure to help promote
elimination of the dye used during the procedure.
A nurse is discussing indications for urinary catheterization with a newly licensed
nurse. Which of the following indications should the nurse include? Select all that
apply.
Relief of urinary retention
Convenience for the nursing staff or the client's family
Measurement of residual urine after urination
Routine acquisition of a urine specimen
An open perineal wound - ANSWER--Relief of urinary retention
Measurement of residual urine after urination
, ATI URINARY ELIMINATION EXAM LATEST 2023-2024
ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK 200 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
|ALREADY GRADED A+
An open perineal wound
Valid indications for urinary catheterization include urinary retention, bladder
distention, management of urinary elimination for clients who have spinal cord
injuries, and prevention of urethral obstruction from blood clots following
genitourinary surgery.
A nurse is teaching a client who is scheduled for a cystoscopy. Which of the
following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
"You should limit fluids for 12 hr following the procedure."
"You may have pink-tinged urine after this procedure."
"You can eat a full liquid meal up to 1 hour before the procedure." "You will be
placed on your right side during the procedure." - ANSWER--"You may have pink-
tinged urine after this procedure."
The client might have blood-tinged, or pink, urine after the procedure. The
client should report dark red urine because it is an indication of bleeding.
A nurse is caring for a client who has not voided for 8 hr following the removal of
an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following actions should be the nurse
take first?
Increase fluids.
, ATI URINARY ELIMINATION EXAM LATEST 2023-2024
ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK 200 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
|ALREADY GRADED A+
Perform a bladder scan.
Insert a straight catheter.
Provide assistance to bathroom, - ANSWER--Perform a bladder scan.
The first action the nurse should take using the nursing process is to assess the
client. The nurse should assess the post void residual (PVR) using a bladder
scanner.
A nurse is caring for a client who has undergone a transurethral prostatectomy.
Following catheter removal, the nurse should inform the client that he should
expect which of the following variations in the color of his urine?
Pale pink
Bright yellow
Bright red
Dark amber - ANSWER--Pale pink
The client should expect to pass some small clots and tissue in his urine for few
a days, which may give the urine a pale pink color. By 2 to 3 days after surgery,
around the time of discharge, his urine should be clear yellow.
A nurse is assessing a client who has a urine output of 250 mL in a 24-hr period.
Which of the following descriptive terms should the nurse place in the client's
electronic record?
, ATI URINARY ELIMINATION EXAM LATEST 2023-2024
ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK 200 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
|ALREADY GRADED A+
Enuresis
Anuria
Nocturia
Oliguria - ANSWER--Oliguria
The nurse should document the client has oliguria, which is urine output between
100 mL and 400 mL of urine in 24 hr.
A nurse in a clinic is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of interstitial
cystitis. The nurse should expect which of the following
Negative urine culture
Denies urgency
Denies pain with urination
Fever - ANSWER--Negative urine culture
A laboratory finding of a negative urine culture is consistent with a diagnosis of
interstitial cystitis since it is a non-infectious process.
A nurse is reviewing the medication record for a client who has chronic kidney
disease. Which of the following medications should the nurse identify as having
the potential to cause nephrotoxicity?
