Deck 16: The Urinary System

Question 1

The functional unit of a kidney is a (n)

A) nephron
B) calculus
C) hilum
D) artery

Answer 1

nephron

Question 2

The outer portion of the kidneys are the

A) medulla
B) nephron
C) cortex
D) hilum

Answer 2

cortex

Question 3

The collecting area for urine in the center of the kidney is (are) the:

A) kidneys
B) bladder
C) meatus
D) ureters

Answer 3

bladder

Question 4

The normal pH range of urine is:

A) 1.3-5.6
B) 1.001-1.035
C) 5-9
D) 9-12

Question 5

A urinary tract infection or UTI refers to an infection in the:

A) Kidneys
B) Bladder
C) Ureters
D) Nephrons

Question 6

Hematuria is

A) Blood in the urine
B) Lack of urine production
C) Decreased urine production
D) Pus in urine

Question 7

This group of drugs when given to the patient increases the secretion of urine.

A) Antibiotics
B) Antispasmodics
C) Diuretics
D) Anticholinergics

Question 8

Dysuria is:

A) Lack of urine
B) Painful urination
C) Lack of bladder control
D) Frequent urination

Question 9

Oliguria is:

A) Scanty urine
B) Painful urination
C) Lack of bladder control
D) Frequent urination

Question 10

A urostomy is the

A) removal of a kidney.
B) removal of a ureter.
C) surgical opening into the abdomen to drain urine.
D) use of a scope to retrieve urinary stones.

Question 11

The inner portion of the kidney is the ____________________.

Question 12

Dialysis done outside the body is ____________________.

Question 13

Kidney stones are also known as ____________________.

Question 14

Any kidney tumor is called a (n) ____________________.

Question 15

Painful urination is ____________________.

Question 16

Pus in the urine is ____________________.

Question 17

The physician would order this blood test to determine the level of urea in the blood ____________________.

Question 18

This is formed when protein accumulates in the urine ____________________.