9 Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) NCLEX Style Questions

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Question 1 of 9

The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. Which of the following isolation precautions should be implemented?


Question 2 of 9

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with cystitis. What signs and symptoms are expected with this diagnosis? Select all that apply.


Question 3 of 9

A client delivered her third baby via cesarean section 1 day ago. The client needed an indwelling urinary catheter placed because she had an epidural for the procedure. Which nursing intervention would best prevent a catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) in this client?


Question 4 of 9

An 89-year old client has been diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. Which of the following is the first sign of a urinary tract infection in the older adult?


Question 5 of 9

An 80-year-old client is confused because he has developed a urinary tract infection. The client cowers and screams when the nurse enters the room. Which action of the nurse best demonstrates that she is attempting to minimize the client’s fear in this situation?


Question 6 of 9

The nurse is caring for a client who has had an indwelling urinary catheter for 2 weeks. The nurse suspects that the client is developing a urinary tract infection. Which of the following assessment findings is inconsistent with this disease process?


Question 7 of 9

A client who had an indwelling catheter has developed a urinary tract infection that has spread to the kidneys. The nurse should include which of the following information as part of her teaching?


Question 8 of 9

A nurse is assessing a client with an indwelling urinary catheter for signs of a catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI). Which assessment finding would best help to identify a CAUTI?


Question 9 of 9

The nurse is assessing a client in the urgent care clinic who is complaining of burning with urination. The urinalysis shows that the client has a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which of the following medications is an appropriate medication to treat this client’s UTI?