01
Written response
1 point
What is the clinical term for involuntary urine leakage?
Free Practice Quiz Question List
6 Urinary and Bowel Elimination Online Quiz Questions
Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 6 Urinary and Bowel Elimination, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.
20 questions
02
Written response
1 point
What is the clinical term for involuntary passage of stool or gas?
03
Fill in the blank
1 point
When urinary retention is suspected, assess for lower-abdominal or fullness and report the findings.
04
Fill in the blank
1 point
As part of a bowel assessment, record the of the last bowel movement.
05
True or false
1 point
True or false: Urine odor or appearance alone is enough to establish a urinary tract infection.
- A
True
- B
False
06
True or false
1 point
True or false: A nurse should always increase a patient’s fluids and fiber to support elimination, regardless of medical restrictions.
- A
True
- B
False
07
Choose one
1 point
A patient reports having bowel movements less often than a family member. Which assessment approach is most appropriate?
- A
Compare the patient’s frequency with one standard schedule used for everyone.
- B
Assess for changes from the patient’s usual bowel pattern.
- C
Treat any frequency other than daily as abnormal.
- D
Wait for a major symptom before asking about usual bowel habits.
08
Choose one
1 point
A patient needs help transferring to a commode and has a prescribed mobility aid. Which action best supports safe toileting?
- A
Ask the patient to transfer without an aid to preserve independence.
- B
Keep mobility aids out of reach until toileting is complete.
- C
Check transfer needs, use prescribed mobility aids, and keep the call light within reach.
- D
Leave the patient standing while retrieving supplies.
09
Choose one
1 point
A patient reports new painful urination. Which additional finding most clearly calls for prompt escalation?
- A
The patient has new urinary symptoms and now has a fever and flank pain.
- B
The urine has a stronger odor than usual, with no other changes.
- C
The patient reports no change in urinary pattern or comfort.
- D
The patient has a single episode of leakage when unable to reach the toilet.
10
Choose one
1 point
Which bowel-related finding requires urgent escalation according to facility procedure?
- A
A formed stool that matches the patient’s usual pattern.
- B
Mild straining that resolves after the bowel movement.
- C
A small change in routine without other symptoms.
- D
Black, tarry stool.
11
Choose all
1 point
Which details belong in a urinary assessment? Select all that apply.
- A
Usual voiding frequency and nighttime urination.
- B
A single urine odor observation as a definitive diagnosis.
- C
Urgency and difficulty starting or maintaining the stream.
- D
Fluid intake, relevant medications, mobility, and access to a toilet.
12
Choose all
1 point
A patient has urinary leakage. Which actions support continence care and skin protection? Select all that apply.
- A
Cleanse gently after episodes and keep the skin clean and dry.
- B
Change wet or soiled clothing and absorbent products promptly.
- C
Rely on absorbent products instead of scheduled toileting and skin checks.
- D
Apply a facility-approved moisture barrier when indicated.
13
Open ended
1 point
A patient who takes an opioid has become less mobile and now reports hard stools, straining, and discomfort. Describe the nursing assessment and supportive actions, including when to report the problem.
14
Choose one
1 point
A patient has diarrhea. Which additional finding calls for prompt clinical review?
- A
One loose stool without other symptoms.
- B
Loose stools accompanied by blood in the stool.
- C
A brief increase in frequency while the patient otherwise feels well.
- D
A change in timing that matches the patient’s usual pattern.
15
Choose one
1 point
A patient reports having bowel movements less often than during a recent stay at home. What is the best first step in assessing this change?
- A
Compare the patient’s bowel movements with a standard frequency and act only if it falls outside that range.
- B
Ask about the patient’s usual routine and assess whether the current pattern has changed.
- C
Assume that a change is expected whenever the patient is hospitalized.
- D
Focus on stool color and do not ask about the patient’s usual pattern.
16
Written response
1 point
A nurse wants to identify patterns in a patient’s voiding, leakage, urgency, and fluid intake. What record can help capture this information?
17
Choose one
1 point
A patient has urinary leakage and a wet absorbent product. Which response best protects the patient’s skin and dignity?
- A
Wait until the next scheduled toileting time before changing the wet product.
- B
Scrub the area firmly and leave it uncovered, regardless of the patient’s needs.
- C
Change the wet product promptly, cleanse gently, and check the skin.
- D
Use an absorbent product instead of performing skin checks.
18
Written response
1 point
A patient reports difficulty voiding and a persistent sense of bladder fullness. What tool may be used, according to orders and facility procedure, to help measure bladder contents?
19
Choose one
1 point
A patient asks for help reaching the toilet between scheduled toileting times. What should the care provider do?
- A
Offer the toilet or commode when the patient signals a need, as well as at regular intervals.
- B
Wait until the next scheduled interval even if the patient asks for help.
- C
Avoid offering toileting assistance unless the patient has leakage.
- D
Offer toileting only when a family member is present.
20
True or false
1 point
When assisting a patient with a bedpan, provide privacy while remaining available to help.
- A
True
- B
False