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4 Elimination and Continence Care Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 4 Elimination and Continence Care, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

True or false: Everyone should have a bowel movement at the same fixed frequency.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
True or false
1 point

True or false: Incontinence is an inevitable part of aging.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

03
Fill in the blank
1 point

For someone who benefits from a predictable bowel routine, offering the toilet after a may help.

04
Written response
1 point

What tool may help a clinician identify patterns in a person's urination?

05
Choose one
1 point

A person asks for help transferring to a commode. Which preparation best supports safety before the transfer?

  1. A

    Begin the transfer promptly, then move obstacles if they become a problem.

  2. B

    Clear the route, make needed mobility aids available, and check for stable footwear.

  3. C

    Ask the person to transfer without their usual aid so it is easier to maneuver.

  4. D

    Leave the person alone during the transfer so they can maintain independence.

06
Written response
1 point

When providing perineal care to a person with a vulva, in which direction should wiping proceed?

07
Fill in the blank
1 point

Give laxatives, enemas, or other treatments only when authorized by .

08
Choose one
1 point

A person with heart failure asks whether to drink extra fluids to reduce constipation. What is the safest response?

  1. A

    Recommend extra fluids because they are always helpful.

  2. B

    Restrict fluids to reduce the need to urinate.

  3. C

    Follow the care plan and seek clinician direction before advising a fluid change.

  4. D

    Create a fluid schedule independently based on the person's symptoms.

09
Choose all
1 point

A person has constipation. Which supportive measures may be appropriate as allowed by their care plan? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Support fiber-containing foods as allowed by the care plan.

  2. B

    Encourage mobility when appropriate.

  3. C

    Give a laxative whenever the person has not had a bowel movement that day.

  4. D

    Allow unhurried toileting.

10
Choose one
1 point

When checking an indwelling catheter's drainage system, which bag position is appropriate?

  1. A

    Place the bag on the bed beside the person's bladder.

  2. B

    Keep the bag below bladder level and off the floor.

  3. C

    Raise the bag above bladder level whenever the person is seated.

  4. D

    Rest the bag on the floor if the tubing is unkinked.

11
Choose one
1 point

When emptying a catheter drainage bag using the approved procedure, which action helps reduce contamination?

  1. A

    Let the outlet touch the container so no urine spills.

  2. B

    Disconnect the tubing to empty the bag more quickly.

  3. C

    Keep the outlet from touching the collection container.

  4. D

    Place the outlet on the floor between uses.

12
True or false
1 point

True or false: Catheter insertion and catheter changes should be performed only by trained, authorized personnel.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

13
Choose all
1 point

Which findings require following emergency procedures and promptly alerting the appropriate clinician? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Inability to pass urine.

  2. B

    A familiar, unchanged bowel pattern.

  3. C

    Visible blood in the urine or stool.

  4. D

    New severe abdominal pain.

  5. E

    Vomiting.

14
Open ended
1 point

After a person has soiled their clothing, describe how you would provide hygiene and skin care while protecting their dignity and following the care plan.

15
Choose one
1 point

A person sometimes has difficulty acting on the urge to use the toilet. Which approach best supports their toileting routine?

  1. A

    Wait until the person has an accident before offering toileting.

  2. B

    Offer a predictable opportunity to toilet after a meal, while responding to requests promptly.

  3. C

    Require the person to toilet at fixed times even if they refuse.

  4. D

    Limit fluids so the person will need the toilet less often.

16
Choose one
1 point

A person's bowel movements are less frequent than another resident's, but they report no discomfort. What is the best approach?

  1. A

    Everyone should have a bowel movement every day.

  2. B

    A person has constipation whenever their bowel pattern differs from another person's.

  3. C

    Learn the person's usual bowel pattern and note meaningful changes.

  4. D

    Bowel frequency matters only when the person reports pain.

17
Choose one
1 point

While cleaning a person with a vulva after soiling, which wiping direction should you use?

  1. A

    Wipe from front to back.

  2. B

    Wipe from back to front.

  3. C

    Use vigorous rubbing to remove all moisture.

  4. D

    Delay cleaning until the next scheduled bath.

18
Written response
1 point

What type of diary can help reveal patterns in a person's bowel elimination?

19
Choose one
1 point

Which action is appropriate when caring for a person with an indwelling urinary catheter?

  1. A

    Disconnect the tubing routinely to improve drainage.

  2. B

    Place the drainage bag on the floor so it stays below the bladder.

  3. C

    Allow the outlet to touch the collection container when emptying the bag.

  4. D

    Keep the system closed, tubing unkinked, and the bag below bladder level and off the floor.

20
Written response
1 point

What type of diary may help a clinician identify patterns in a person's urination?