Exam 4 Study Questions (UTI)
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a manifestations of a urinary tract infection? A. Hematuria B. Temp C. Diuresis D. 2 Saturated perineal pads per hour
A. Hematuria
A nurse is caring for a female adolescent who is being treated for frequent UTI's. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a possible cause of the UTIs? A. I have bowel movements every 4-5 days B. My mom taught me to wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom C. I urinate every 2 to 3 hours during the day D. I don't wear nylon underwear
A. I have bowel movements every 4 to 5 days
A nurse is caring for a 2 year old child who has a history of frequent urinary tract infections. When reinforcing teaching with the parents about the prevention of urinary tract infections, which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. Teach the child to wipe from front to back B. Give the child frequent bubble baths C. Urge the child to urinate every 6 hours D. Administer oxybutynin daily
A. Teach the child to wipe front to back
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about UTI's with a client. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include? A. Weight gain B. Back pain C. Vaginal discharge D. Muscle cramps
B. Back pain
A female client who has recurrent cystitis asks the nurse about preventing future episodes. For which of the following statements should the nurse provide teaching reinforcement? A. I drink at least 2L of fluids per day B. I prefer tub baths to showering C. I urinate after sexual relations D. I wipe from front to back after urinating
B. I prefer tub baths to showering
A nurse is collecting a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity for a client who has a urinary tract infection. The client has an indwelling urinary catheter in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Withdraw the specimen from the drainage bag B. Cleanse the collection port with soap and water C. Place the specimen in a clean specimen cup D. Clamp the tubing below the collection port
D. Clamp the tubing below the collection port
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is pregnant and has been treated for a UTI twice during this pregnancy. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? A.
D. Empty your bladder before and after vaginal intercourse
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a urinary tract infection and a new prescriptions for phenazopyridine and ciprofloxcin. Which of the following statements by client indicates the need for further teaching? A. If phenazopyridine upsets my stomach, I can take it with meals B. Phenazopyridine will relieve my discomfort, but ciprofloxacin will get rid of the infection C. I need to drink 2 liters of fluid per day while I am taking ciprofloxacin D. I should notify my provider
I should notify the provider immediately if my urine turns orange
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a history of urinary tract infections (UTI's). Which of the following client statements indicates the need for additional instruction? A. I will empty my bladder every 2 to 4 hr B. I will drink 2 liters of fluids per day C. I will use a vaginal douche daily D. I will wear cotton underwear
I will use a vaginal douche daily
