Deck 13: Urinary System Diseases and Disorders

Question 1

Urethritis frequently occurs in conjunction with chlamydia.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Acute glomerulonephritis is an inflammation of the filtering unit of the kidney.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Uremia is a toxic condition of the kidneys.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

An in-and-out catheterization is performed when a catheter is placed for a longer period of time.

Question 5

Glomerulonephritis may be acute or chronic.

Question 6

Prevention of chronic glomerulonephritis is prompt treatment for acute glomerulonephritis.

Question 7

Chronic glomerulonephritis is caused by repeated bouts of acute glomerulonephritis.

Question 8

There is no chance of chronic pyelonephritis eventually leading to uremia and kidney failure.

Question 9

Prognosis for glomerulonephritis is poor.

Question 10

A cystoscopy is an invasive procedure.

Question 11

Glomerulonephritis is a rare disease of the kidney.

Question 12

When placing an indwelling catheter,you will choose a catheter with an inflatable balloon to keep the catheter in the bladder.

Question 13

The urethra is longer in the male.

Question 14

After completing treatment for cystitis,it is important to get a follow-up urine culture and sensitivity tests.

Question 15

The ureters are tubes that run from the kidneys to the urethra.

Question 16

Antibiotics and antispasmodic medications are not effective for treating cystitis.

Question 17

Glomerulonephritis is a type of allergic or immune disease caused by an antigen-antibody reaction.

Question 18

A urinalysis is performed to check the urine for pH,specific gravity,blood,protein,and sugar.

Question 19

Less than 100,000 bacteria per milliliter or cubic centimeter of urine is a positive indicator of a urinary tract infection.

Question 20

A urine culture and sensitivity test may be performed if the urinalysis shows an abnormal amount of white blood cells or bacteria in the urine.

Question 21

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Question 22

When obtaining a sterile urine specimen,the patient needs to get a _____ specimen.

A) random urine
B) catheterized urine
C) clean-catch urine
D) midstream urine

Question 23

The functions of the nephron are:

A) filter.
B) excrete.
C) reabsorb.
D) all of the above.

Question 24

A urine culture helps determine which _____ is causing the infection.

A) bacterium
B) virus
C) protein
D) parasite

Question 25

Chronic glomerulonephritis is preventable.

Question 26

Adenocarcinoma of the kidney is preventable.

Question 27

Urine is normally:

A) cloudy,coffee colored.
B) clear,coffee colored.
C) yellow and clear.
D) yellow and cloudy.

Question 28

Neurogenic bladder is frequently not preventable.

Question 29

There are no preventive measures against urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Question 30

Urinary stones are more common in females than in males.

Question 31

There are no preventive measures for polycystic disease.

Question 32

The kidney is about the size of a:

A) man's fist.
B) woman's fist.
C) teenager's fist.
D) child's fist.

Question 33

The accumulation of fluid in the renal pelvis causes a condition known as hydronephrosis.

Question 34

The bladder stores _____ of urine.

A) 500-750 mL
B) 750-1000 mL
C) 250-450 mL
D) 350-500 mL

Question 35

Uremia will not develop in the late stages of glomerulonephritis.

Question 36

When stones are present in the kidney,they always cause problems.

Question 37

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Question 38

Common signs and symptoms of diseases of the urinary system include:

A) polyuria,nocturia,and anuria.
B) hematuria,polyuria,and oliguria.
C) hematuria,oliguria,and pyuria.
D) hematuria,polyuria,and pyuria.

Question 39

Micturition is the process of:

A) defecating.
B) urinating.
C) voiding.
D) b and c

Question 40

Normal specific gravity of the urine is:

A) 1.000-1.005.
B) 1.005-1.030.
C) 1.005-1.025.
D) 1.010-1.030.

Question 41

If the obstruction in hydronephrosis is not relieved,there will not be permanent damage and the kidney pelvis will continue to function.

Question 42

Causes of obstructions in hydronephrosis include:

A) congenital defects in the urinary tract structure.
B) kidney stones.
C) an enlarged prostate.
D) all of the above.

Question 43

A person with which of the following conditions is at greater risk for developing pyelonephritis?

A) prostate enlargement
B) kidney stones
C) tumors
D) all of the above

Question 44

Prevention of UTIs include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) drink six to eight glasses of water per day.
B) wipe from front to back.
C) wear tight-fitting clothes.
D) urinate before and after sexual intercourse.

Question 45

Catheterization is performed to:

A) remove urine.
B) obtain a sterile urine specimen.
C) treat incontinence.
D) accomplish all of the above.

Question 46

Treatment for glomerulonephritis includes:

A) increased salt intake.
B) forced fluids.
C) diuretics.
D) increased protein in the diet.

Question 47

Blood tests performed to determine if waste products are being adequately filtered include:

A) CBC,ESR.
B) BUN,KUB.
C) BUN,FANA,creatinine.
D) creatinine,ESR,CBC.

Question 48

Diagnosis of hydronephrosis is confirmed by:

A) IVP.
B) pyelogram.
C) cystogram.
D) cystoscopy.

Question 49

Females are more prone to UTIs because:

A) their urethra is shorter.
B) their urethral opening being closer to the rectum.
C) improper wiping.
D) all of the above.

Question 50

Signs and symptoms of glomerulonephritis include:

A) afebrile.
B) increased appetite.
C) swollen eyes and ankles.
D) polyuria.

Question 51

A neurogenic bladder may be caused by:

A) a stroke.
B) a tumor.
C) a spinal cord accident.
D) all of the above.

Question 52

Symptoms of kidney stones include:

A) spasmodic abdominal pain.
B) chest pain.
C) left arm pain.
D) spasmodic flank pain.

Question 53

Signs and symptoms of urethritis may include:

A) urethral discharge.
B) swelling of the urethra.
C) dysuria.
D) all of the above.

Question 54

The most common cause of glomerulonephritis includes:

A) streptococcus.
B) Staphylococcus.
C) E.coli.
D) Klebsiella.

Question 55

The most common bacteria to cause urinary tract infections are:

A) E.coli.
B) Klebsiella.
C) Proteus.
D) Staphylococcus.

Question 56

What is it called when a catheter is placed through an incision into the pelvic wall?

A) suprapubic
B) indwelling
C) residual
D) in-and-out

Question 57

The purpose of performing a cystoscopy is to find all of the following EXCEPT:

A) normal tissue.
B) tumors.
C) stones.
D) infection.

Question 58

Males are less susceptible to UTIs because:

A) their urethra is longer.
B) the prostatic secretions have an antibacterial effect.
C) their urethral opening being farther away from the rectum.
D) all of the above.

Question 59

Which X-rays require the injection of dye into the bloodstream?

A) KUB
B) cystogram
C) chest
D) IVP

Question 60

Urinary tract infections may be caused by:

A) bacterium.
B) a virus.
C) a fungus.
D) all of the above.