Deck 40: Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction

Question 1

A urine sample from a patient with pyelonephritis will show albuminuria and casts.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Hemodialysis is done once a week to maintain health.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The functional unit of the kidney is located in the renal medulla.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Azotemia occurs when nitrogen wastes build up in the bloodstream.

Question 5

Renal calculi may result in hydronephrosis.

Question 6

The glomerulus is a capillary extension of the renal artery.

Question 7

Patients receiving peritoneal dialysis must report to the hospital or dialysis center for the procedure.

Question 8

Polycystic kidney disease is caused by streptococcal bacteria.

Question 9

Prostatic hypertrophy may lead to cystitis.

Question 10

Viral STDs can be cured with the correct administration of antibiotics.

Question 11

Testicular tumors generally are benign.

Question 12

Lasix can be used to help control urinary incontinence.

Question 13

Stress incontinence occurs because of weak pelvic floor muscles.

Question 14

Testicular self-examination should be started at puberty.

Question 15

UTIs frequently are caused by Escherichia coli from the anal region.

Question 16

The HIV virus invades T lymphocytes, resulting in a weakened resistance to infection.

Question 17

Aging sedentary men, especially those in long-term care facilities, are prone to hydrocele formation.

Question 18

Cryptorchidism may result in sterility.

Question 19

In ESWL, lasers are used to destroy renal calculi.

Question 20

Individuals with HIV are treated with a single antiviral drug to control the spread of the virus.

Question 21

Most men are asymptomatic for STDs.

Question 22

ED medications are contraindicated in patients with a history of MI or CVA.

Question 23

No specific patient preparation is required for a KUB.

Question 24

An elevated PSA test result confirms the presence of cancer of the prostate.

Question 25

Part of the patient preparation for a cystoscopy is bowel cleansing to prevent interference from feces in the colon.

Question 26

Curing cystitis completely is difficult because of the rugae-shaped walls of the bladder.

Question 27

The American Cancer Society recommends that the PSA test be used in conjunction with a DRE annually for all men over age 40.

Question 28

Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic disorder that occurs only in male children.

Question 29

Syphilis is easily treated in the early stages with penicillin G.

Question 30

Urethritis in a male patient usually occurs because of an infection from a bacterial STD.

Question 31

Pelvic irradiation rather than radioactive seed implantation is the preferred method for treating cancer of the prostate.

Question 32

Children who have inherited polycystic kidney disease from a parent begin to show symptoms of renal disease as early as 5 years of age.

Question 33

Patients prescribed Pyridium for renal discomfort may appear to have hematuria.

Question 34

A positive DRE result indicates that the prostate gland is smooth and regular.

Question 35

One of the tests performed on sperm to determine whether a man is infertile is the sperm motility test.

Question 36

Flomax is used to treat the urinary frequency and urgency that can accompany BPH.

Question 37

The diagnostic criterion for a UTI is a urinalysis finding of more than 50,000 bacteria per milliliter (mL) of urine.

Question 38

Reabsorption of fluid needed to maintain homeostasis occurs between the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule.

Question 39

The male urethra is part of both the renal and reproductive systems.

Question 40

Most UTIs start in the kidney and work their way downward toward the urethra.

Question 41

Which of the following diagnostic studies is performed on a patient with symptoms of urinary tract obstruction?

A)Arteriography
B)Arthroscopy
C)Cholangiography
D)Myelography
E)Pyelography

Question 42

Which of the following refers to the passage of urine from the body?

A)Micturition
B)Urination
C)Voiding
D)All of the above

Question 43

Surgical removal of the prostate gland is called:

A)prostatitis
B)prostatocystitis
C)prostatolith
D)prostatectomy

Question 44

Which part of the urinary system is responsible for transporting urine from the kidneys to the bladder?

A)Proximal convoluted tubule
B)Distal convoluted tubule
C)Collecting tubule
D)Ureters

Question 45

Which of the following drugs is used to treat UTIs?

A)Ampicillin (Amoxil)
B)Cimetidine (Tagamet)
C)Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
D)Triamterene-hydrochlorothiazide (Dyazide)
E)Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Septra or Bactrim)

Question 46

Balanitis is an inflammation of the:

A)testes
B)meatus
C)glans penis
D)vas deferens

Question 47

Which of the following is a diagnostic tool for detecting prostate cancer?

A)AFP
B)HCG
C)CEA
D)PSA

Question 48

Which of the following items should be included on a urine specimen label?

A)Date of collection
B)Time of collection
C)Patient's name
D)All of the above

Question 49

The surgical procedure for male sterility cuts the epididymis so that it cannot mature sperm.

Question 50

Which of the following terms refers to scanty urine production?

A)Glycosuria
B)Anuria
C)Oliguria
D)Polyuria

Question 51

The primary predisposing factor for the development of testicular cancer is cryptorchidism.

Question 52

Surgical repair of the renal pelvis is called:

A)pyeloplasty
B)pyelitis
C)pyelonephritis
D)ureteropyelonephritis

Question 53

Which of the following is a nonsterile procedure usually performed before a urine culture and antibiotic susceptibility test?

A)Catheterization of the bladder
B)Collection of a midstream, clean-catch specimen
C)Collection of a random specimen
D)Suprapubic aspiration
E)Collection of a 24-hour specimen

Question 54

Alcohol abuse is the most common cause of cancer of the bladder.

Question 55

Patients are instructed to include potassium supplements in their diets if they are taking:

A)furosemide (Lasix)
B)triprolidine (Actifed)
C)bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
D)isoproterenol (Isuprel)
E)diphenoxylate (Lomotil)

Question 56

A noncancerous cause of urinary problems in older men is:

A)testicular carcinoma
B)BPH
C)PSA
D)torsion

Question 57

A KUB is an x-ray study of the:

A)kidneys, uterus, and bladder
B)kidneys, umbilicus, and back
C)kidneys, urethra, and bladder
D)kidneys, urethra, and back
E)kidneys, ureters, and bladder

Question 58

Inflammation of the kidney is called:

A)nephrectomy
B)nephritis
C)nephroplasty
D)nephrostomy

Question 59

Which of the following terms refers to production of large amounts of urine?

A)Glycosuria
B)Anuria
C)Oliguria
D)Polyuria

Question 60

A patient complains of acute back pain and blood in the urine.Which of the following procedures is most likely to be scheduled?

A)Upper gastrointestinal series
B)Gallbladder ultrasound
C)Hysterosalpingography
D)Intravenous cholangiography
E)Intravenous urography

Question 61

Which of the following medications is ordered to treat chronic incontinence?

A)Lasix
B)Actifed
C)Dulcolax
D)Isuprel
E)Ditropan

Question 62

The most successful kidney transplantations are done between:

A)mother and child
B)father and child
C)siblings
D)donors with the same blood type
E)donors with the same antibodies

Question 63

A patient calls to report renal symptoms that include pyuria and oliguria.How would you document these symptoms?

A)Pt reports a decrease in urine production; urine is cloudy and foul smelling.
B)Pt states she is having difficulty voiding with burning.
C)Pt reports no urinary output for 18 hours with severe flank pain.
D)Pt states she has a fever and flank pain.

Question 64

In the order of occurrence, the three processes that result in urine formation are:

A)medullary filtration, reabsorption, and transference
B)glomerular filtration, reabsorption in the medulla, and excretion in the ureters
C)filtration, reabsorption, and excretion in the nephron unit
D)reabsorption, filtration, and excretion into the renal pelvis

Question 65

What is the most common cause of UTIs in women?

A)Streptococci
B)E.coli
C)Staphylococci
D)H.pylori

Question 66

Which of the following medications is ordered to treat genital herpes simplex?

A)Wycillin
B)Cipro
C)Vibramycin
D)Aldara
E)Valtrex

Question 67

Peritoneal dialysis is performed by:

A)connecting the machine to a shunt that has been surgically implanted in the patient
B)transferring the patient's blood to the machine to be cleansed
C)using the abdomen as the filtering mechanism for waste
D)treating the patient with high doses of diuretics and antihypertensive medications

Question 68

Which of the following is not typically transmitted sexually?

A)HIV
B)Gonorrhea
C)Chlamydia
D)E.coli

Question 69

Treatment for cancer of the bladder includes:

A)radioactive implants
B)cystectomy
C)TURBT
D)all of the above

Question 70

Cryptorchidism is:

A)a hernia of the veins of the scrotum
B)the surgical procedure to repair an undescended testicle
C)a result of chronic STDs
D)an undescended testicle

Question 71

A patient undergoing hemodialysis will be prescribed what medication to prevent a CVA?

A)Heparin
B)Ativan
C)Cipro
D)Dyazide

Question 72

Renal scanning is contraindicated in which of the following patients?

A)Child with Wilms' tumor
B)Pregnant woman
C)Patient with chronic UTIs
D)Patient with an iodine allergy

Question 73

Patient education for renal angiography includes which of the following?

A)The patient must be NPO for at least 12 hours before the exam.
B)The exam is performed with the patient under anesthesia.
C)It is noninvasive and painless.
D)Patient history on shellfish allergies must be obtained.

Question 74

An increase in the size of the prostate gland that frequently occurs in older men is called:

A)BPH
B)prostatitis
C)prostatic atrophy
D)DRE

Question 75

Which of the following is an oral medication that acts as a topical anesthetic as it is released through the renal system?

A)Macrodantin
B)Pyridium
C)Furadantin
D)Levaquin
E)Valtrex

Question 76

Which statement is true about patient preparation for renal ultrasonography?

A)The patient must be kept NPO for at least 8 hours before the exam.
B)The patient should be prepared for the loud noises made by the equipment.
C)The procedure is noninvasive and painless.
D)Intravenous dye is used.

Question 77

Which of the following is true about the NMP22 diagnostic test?

A)It is a urine test that screens for bladder cancer recurrences.
B)It is a blood test used for patients being diagnosed with bladder cancer.
C)It is an x-ray film that identifies prostate cancer.
D)It is a cystoscopic view of the bladder.

Question 78

Chronic hydronephrosis may lead to which of the following complications?

A)Enuresis
B)Prostatitis
C)Renal failure
D)Hydrocele
E)Reflux disorder

Question 79

Urinary reflux disorder may be caused by:

A)a problem with a ureteral valve
B)neurologic damage to the bladder
C)an obstruction that causes blockage
D)all of the above

Question 80

All of the following are true about polycystic kidney disease except:

A)patients with polycystic disease have a family history of kidney disease
B)the problem can be cured with antihypertensive drugs and diuretics
C)symptoms include flank pain, hematuria, hypertension, UTIs and renal calculi
D)it is a chronic progressive disease of the kidneys