Practice Question
What should nursing care focus on when caring for a patient with a ureteral catheter in place after the removal of a kidney stone?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Assessing for patency
Rationale:
🟠 After ureteral catheter insertion, ensuring the catheter remains unobstructed is critical to prevent backup of urine into the kidney.
🟠 Patency is assessed by monitoring urine output, checking for kinks, and observing signs of flank pain or infection.
🟠 Output from the ureteral catheter is measured separately from the bladder to identify abnormalities.
🟠 Irrigation is generally avoided due to risk of ureteral trauma unless specifically ordered.
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Answer Choices:
A. The sclera of the eye is yellow while on therapy.
B. Urine will have a foul smell while taking this medication.
C. Diarrhea and abdominal cramping are expected adverse effects.
D. Urine will appear reddish orange.
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Answer Choices:
A. Leaving the nephrostomy site open to air.
B. Instilling no more than 50 mL of sterile water if sterile irrigations are ordered.
C. Clamping every 2 hours to allow expansion of the kidney pelvis.
D. Being certain the tube is connected, not kinked, or not clamped to ensure that it continually drains.
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Answer Choices:
A. Pyuria
B. Hematuria
C. Confusion
D. Dysuria
A 14-year-old male is taking tolterodine (Detrol). What is the action of this drug?
Answer Choices:
A. Decreases the urge to void.
B. Acidifies urine
C. Prevents urinary retention.
D. Restores bladder tone and function.
What discharge teaching is appropriate for the nurse to provide to a patient who has had a lithotripsy?
Answer Choices:
A. Check for edema of the legs and ankles.
B. Watch for stone debris in the urine in 1 to 4 weeks
C. Remain on restricted activity for a week.
D. Decrease fluid intake to 1000 mL/day.
Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
- Answer Choices: 4
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