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3 Urinary Retention and Integrated Postoperative Risk Review Online Quiz Questions

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After surgery, a patient cannot urinate and reports lower-abdominal pressure. What is the safest initial response?

A
Wait until morning because difficulty urinating is expected after surgery.
B
Ask when the patient last urinated, assess symptoms, and follow the unit’s bladder-assessment protocol.
C
Tell the patient to strain forcefully.
D
Insert an indwelling catheter without assessment or an order.

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Anesthesia, pain, shallow breathing, and immobility can contribute to after surgery.

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Besides being unable to urinate, name one symptom that can occur with postoperative urinary retention.

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A postoperative patient has voided only a small amount and still feels bladder pressure. What can a bladder scan help the care team determine?

A
It confirms whether the patient has a urinary infection.
B
It estimates bladder volume or urine remaining after a void to help guide whether catheterization is needed.
C
It directly measures kidney function.
D
It replaces the need to measure or document urine output.

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A patient is checking a surgical wound at home. Select all changes that warrant prompt contact with the surgical team.

A
The wound is becoming more swollen.
B
The incision is closed and soreness is gradually improving.
C
The wound has begun to open or deepen.
D
The dressing remains clean and dry.
E
Pain at the wound is new or worsening.

True or false

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True or false: Sudden difficulty breathing with chest pain after surgery may indicate a pulmonary embolism and requires emergency response.

A
True
B
False

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A patient develops one-sided calf swelling, warmth, and pain after surgery. What possible condition should the care team evaluate?

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A postoperative patient has a new change at the incision. Select all findings that may indicate a surgical-site infection.

A
Increasing redness or pain at the incision
B
A clean, dry dressing with no change
C
Brief drowsiness after pain medicine
D
Drainage from the incision
E
Gradually improving incisional soreness

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Because indwelling catheters can increase infection risk, remove them as soon as they are no longer .

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After surgery, a dressing stain is rapidly enlarging and the patient feels faint. What is the appropriate response?

A
Wait for the next routine appointment, even if the stain continues to grow.
B
Report the concerning bleeding promptly; seek emergency response for severe bleeding or collapse.
C
Remove the dressing and leave the wound uncovered without contacting the care team.
D
Encourage the patient to walk until the bleeding stops.

True or false

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True or false: If a postoperative patient feels weak or dizzy, they should get up alone to maintain mobility.

A
True
B
False

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A postoperative patient feels weak and dizzy after taking pain medicine. Explain what they should do before getting up and how the medicine relates to fall risk.

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A postoperative patient remains unable to urinate after initial assessment. Which approach best balances evaluation and catheter-related risk?

A
Follow the organization’s assessment and escalation protocol; catheterize only when indicated and as ordered or authorized by protocol.
B
Insert an indwelling catheter immediately for every patient who cannot urinate.
C
Restrict all fluids without clinical direction.
D
Leave a urinary catheter in place indefinitely once inserted.

True or false

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True or false: If a patient feels weak or dizzy after surgery, they should ask for help before getting up.

A
True
B
False

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A patient is recovering after surgery and is permitted to mobilize. Which plan best supports respiratory recovery and reduces risks related to immobility?

A
Remain in bed and avoid deep breaths.
B
Follow instructions for getting upright, moving, coughing, and taking deep breaths.
C
Skip movement until all pain has resolved.
D
Avoid coughing after surgery, even when instructed to cough.

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A patient reports nausea and drowsiness after surgery. Which medication-related response is safest?

A
Take an extra dose if nausea occurs.
B
Stop all prescribed medicines without consulting the care team.
C
Take medicines only as directed and report concerning effects.
D
Use another person's medicine if constipation develops.

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After surgery, a dressing stain is rapidly enlarging and the patient feels weak. What should happen?

A
Wait to report it unless the dressing becomes completely soaked.
B
Report the increasing stain and the patient's weakness promptly.
C
Remove the dressing and leave the site uncovered without seeking advice.
D
Encourage the patient to walk so the bleeding can be reassessed.

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A patient has not urinated since surgery and reports lower-abdominal pressure. What is the best initial response?

A
Assess the last void and symptoms, then follow the unit's bladder-assessment protocol.
B
Insert an indwelling catheter immediately without assessment or an order.
C
Assume retention is harmless if the patient has no severe pain.
D
Ask the patient to strain forcefully and wait without further assessment.

Written response

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What is the term for the urine remaining in the bladder after a patient has voided?

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What condition occurs when a blood clot travels to the lungs?

3 Urinary Retention and Integrated Postoperative Risk Review Online Quiz Questions

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