EXAM 4: NUR242/ NUR 242 (2025)
MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING EXAM |
QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS|
What is the recommended size of catheters in both females and males -
CORRECT-ANSWER-Female length:
IDC-27cm, IMC-16cm.
Male length
ONLY. IDC - 44cm, IMC - 40cm.
Catheter size should be the smallest possible to avoid risk of trauma
List 3 different types of bags available for patients with indwelling
catheter and why
you may use them - CORRECT-ANSWER-Types of bags available:
• Hourly measure chamber for strict FBC
,• Large capacity bags which avoid over-distension of the bladder are
placed on a stand or
bedside hanging device below the level of the bladder
These bags can be attached to the drainage tap of the leg bag
overnight.
• Leg bags - which are held in place by leg straps or 'stocking type' leg
bag holder. Used for ambulatory patients
List two evidence based points relating to catheterization - CORRECT-
ANSWER--Drainage bags regardless of types should be placed below
the level of the bladder to facilitate drainage
-Use of an antimicrobial catheter, either silver alloy or antimicrobial
coated, is recommended for patients with short-term urethral
catheters to reduce infection
What are you first 5 nursing actions for Susan Akers? - CORRECT-
ANSWER--ADDS Score
-Full blood work up
-Abdominal Ax
,-Collect pre op data
-Ensure patient documentation is correct
What is the recovery room criteria? - CORRECT-ANSWER--They are
conscious and oriented
-Able to maintain a clear and stable airway
-Vital signs are stable or consistent with preoperative vital signs for at
least 30 mins
-Pretective reflexes are in tact
-They are able to move all of their extremities
-Intake and output is satisfactory (30mL/hr)
-They are afebrile or a febrile condition is being managed
-Dressings are dry and intact
Susan Akers three nursing diagnoses - CORRECT-ANSWER--Acute pain
-Impaired nutrition
-Risk of infection
, What are your nursing diagnosis for Hussien Khan? - CORRECT-
ANSWER--Risk of urinary retention
-Risk of developing UTI
-Risk of TURP syndrome
What are your nursing diagnosis for Tom Burgundy? - CORRECT-
ANSWER--Risk of urinary retention
-Risk of systemic infection
-Risk of falls
What are your 5 nursing actions for Tom Burgundy? - CORRECT-
ANSWER--Resp Ax
-Vitals
-Bladder scan
-Neurovascular Ax
-Falls risk Ax
MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING EXAM |
QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS|
What is the recommended size of catheters in both females and males -
CORRECT-ANSWER-Female length:
IDC-27cm, IMC-16cm.
Male length
ONLY. IDC - 44cm, IMC - 40cm.
Catheter size should be the smallest possible to avoid risk of trauma
List 3 different types of bags available for patients with indwelling
catheter and why
you may use them - CORRECT-ANSWER-Types of bags available:
• Hourly measure chamber for strict FBC
,• Large capacity bags which avoid over-distension of the bladder are
placed on a stand or
bedside hanging device below the level of the bladder
These bags can be attached to the drainage tap of the leg bag
overnight.
• Leg bags - which are held in place by leg straps or 'stocking type' leg
bag holder. Used for ambulatory patients
List two evidence based points relating to catheterization - CORRECT-
ANSWER--Drainage bags regardless of types should be placed below
the level of the bladder to facilitate drainage
-Use of an antimicrobial catheter, either silver alloy or antimicrobial
coated, is recommended for patients with short-term urethral
catheters to reduce infection
What are you first 5 nursing actions for Susan Akers? - CORRECT-
ANSWER--ADDS Score
-Full blood work up
-Abdominal Ax
,-Collect pre op data
-Ensure patient documentation is correct
What is the recovery room criteria? - CORRECT-ANSWER--They are
conscious and oriented
-Able to maintain a clear and stable airway
-Vital signs are stable or consistent with preoperative vital signs for at
least 30 mins
-Pretective reflexes are in tact
-They are able to move all of their extremities
-Intake and output is satisfactory (30mL/hr)
-They are afebrile or a febrile condition is being managed
-Dressings are dry and intact
Susan Akers three nursing diagnoses - CORRECT-ANSWER--Acute pain
-Impaired nutrition
-Risk of infection
, What are your nursing diagnosis for Hussien Khan? - CORRECT-
ANSWER--Risk of urinary retention
-Risk of developing UTI
-Risk of TURP syndrome
What are your nursing diagnosis for Tom Burgundy? - CORRECT-
ANSWER--Risk of urinary retention
-Risk of systemic infection
-Risk of falls
What are your 5 nursing actions for Tom Burgundy? - CORRECT-
ANSWER--Resp Ax
-Vitals
-Bladder scan
-Neurovascular Ax
-Falls risk Ax
