Deck 12: Urinary System

Question 1

A urinometer is used to test urine for:

A)specific gravity.
B)pH.
C)glucose.
D)protein.

Answer 1

specific gravity.

Question 2

In the term stricture,the root strict means :

A)to tighten,contraction.
B)to draw,to bind.
C)to filter.
D)to drain.

Answer 2

to tighten,contraction.

Question 3

The ________ transport(s)urine from the kidney to the bladder.

A)kidneys
B)nephron
C)ureters
D)urethra

Answer 3

ureters

Question 4

All of the following terms refer to the process of emptying the bladder except:

A)micturition.
B)urochrome.
C)void.
D)urination.

Question 5

Difficult or painful urination is called:

A)anuria.
B)dysuria.
C)enuresis.
D)nocturia.

Question 6

The precipitate that settles at the bottom of a liquid is called a/an:

A)urochrome.
B)urea.
C)uric acid.
D)sediment.

Question 7

The inner portion of the kidney is called the:

A)cortex.
B)glomerulus.
C)Bowman's capsule.
D)medulla.

Question 8

Inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis is:

A)glomerulonephritis.
B)pyelonephritis.
C)nephritis.
D)pyelitis.

Question 9

In the term lithotripsy,the suffix -tripsy means :

A)stone.
B)calculus.
C)removal.
D)crushing.

Question 10

A small,triangular area near the base of the bladder is the:

A)trigone.
B)meatus.
C)pelvis.
D)hilum.

Question 11

Tofranil is a drug that used to treat:

A)edema.
B)frequency of urination.
C)a urinary infection.
D)nocturnal enuresis in children.

Question 12

What is excessive urination during the night called?

A)nocturia
B)oliguria
C)polyuria
D)pyuria

Question 13

The structural and functional unit of the kidney that removes waste products from the blood is the:

A)trigone.
B)nephron.
C)meatus.
D)capsule.

Question 14

Pus in the urine is called:

A)pyuria.
B)uremia.
C)hematuria.
D)proteinuria.

Question 15

Which of the following is an abnormal characteristic of urine?

A)pH of 6
B)protein negative
C)blood negative
D)glucose positive

Question 16

A chronically irritable and painful inflammation of the bladder wall is known as:

A)renal colic.
B)nephritis.
C)cystitis.
D)interstitial cystitis.

Question 17

Urine is secreted and travels through the following organs in which order?

A)kidneys,urethra,bladder,ureters
B)kidneys,ureters,bladder,urethra
C)kidneys,bladder,ureters,urethra
D)kidneys,bladder,urethra,ureters

Question 18

The external opening of the urethra is the:

A)medulla.
B)meatus.
C)cortex.
D)trigone.

Question 19

An abnormal condition in which the body tissues contain an accumulation of fluid is known as:

A)ascites.
B)residual urine.
C)stricture.
D)edema.

Question 20

A medication that increases urine production is called a/an:

A)antidiuretic.
B)diuretic.
C)antibiotic.
D)antiemetic.

Question 21

Urine that has glucose in a sample may indicate:

A)a calculus.
B)pyelonephritis.
C)dehydration.
D)diabetes mellitus.

Question 22

A flat-plate x-ray of the abdomen to indicate the size and position of the kidneys,ureters,and bladder is called:

A)cystoscopy.
B)KUB.
C)BUN.
D)retrograde pyelography.

Question 23

In the term oliguria,the prefix olig- means :

A)against.
B)excessive.
C)water.
D)scanty.

Question 24

In the term dysuria,the prefix dys- means :

A)no.
B)difficult,painful.
C)excessive.
D)many.

Question 25

The normal color of urine is:

A)red.
B)orange.
C)yellow to amber.
D)greenish-yellow.

Question 26

Which medication helps control involuntary contractions of the bladder muscle?

A)Detrol
B)Tofranil
C)Bactrim
D)Urecholine

Question 27

Which drugs are generally the drugs of choice for treating acute,uncomplicated urinary tract infections?

A)analgesics
B)bladder control drugs
C)sulfonamides
D)diuretics

Question 28

The normal specific gravity of urine is:

A)1)000-1.020.
B)1)002-1.020.
C)1)003-1.030.
D)1)020-1.040.

Question 29

A urine test performed to determine the glomerular filtration rate is:

A)BUN.
B)creatinine.
C)creatinine clearance.
D)KUB.

Question 30

In the term hemodialysis,the prefix dia- means :

A)separate.
B)out of.
C)around.
D)through.

Question 31

Which medication is a potassium-sparing diuretic?

A)Aldactone
B)Lasix
C)Ditropan XL
D)Diamox

Question 32

An average daily urinary output is approximately:

A)1200-1600 mL.
B)1000-1500 mL.
C)800-1200 mL.
D)1400-1800 mL.

Question 33

The term excretory means :

A)making a new opening.
B)pertaining to elimination of waste products.
C)crushing a kidney stone.
D)there is pus in the urine.

Question 34

The use of high-frequency sound waves to visualize the kidneys is:

A)retrograde pyelography.
B)intravenous pyelography.
C)ultrasonography.
D)cystoscopy.

Question 35

Under chemical examination,the presence of ________ in the urine is an important sign of renal disease and pyelonephritis.

A)glucose
B)protein
C)bilirubin
D)ketones

Question 36

The crushing of a kidney stone is called:

A)lithotripsy.
B)lithectomy.
C)lithotomy.
D)lithotome.

Question 37

Which medication can be used in the treatment of urinary tract infections?

A)Diuril
B)Septra
C)Lasix
D)Diamox

Question 38

What structure in men carries both urine and semen?

A)ureter
B)tubule
C)urethra
D)trigone

Question 39

A urine test performed to determine the presence of microorganisms is:

A)BUN.
B)creatinine.
C)urine culture.
D)KUB.

Question 40

A test performed to visualize the kidneys,ureters,and bladder using an injected radiopaque substance is:

A)cystoscopy.
B)renal biopsy.
C)KUB.
D)intravenous pyelography.

Question 41

The kidneys:

A)transport urine to the bladder.
B)produce urine and help regulate body fluids.
C)are a reservoir for urine.
D)convey urine to the outside of the body.

Question 42

The nephrons:

A)collect urine.
B)remove waste products.
C)maintain normal fluid balance.
D)both B and C

Question 43

The presence of sugar in the urine is called:

A)pyuria.
B)hematuria.
C)glycosuria.
D)hypercalcemia.

Question 44

An excessive amount of calcium in the urine is termed:

A)hypercalciuria.
B)hypercalcemia.
C)hypocalciuria.
D)hypocalcemia.

Question 45

A high acidity in urine can signify:

A)chronic cystitis.
B)hepatic disease.
C)fever or dehydration.
D)CHF.

Question 46

Hernia of the bladder that protrudes into the vagina is termed:

A)cystectomy.
B)cystocele.
C)cystolith.
D)cystostomy.

Question 47

The process of urination is also known as:

A)nephroma.
B)micturition.
C)anuria.
D)none of the above.

Question 48

Dieting,starvation,or uncontrolled diabetes usually results in:

A)anuria.
B)dysuria.
C)ketonuria.
D)nocturia.

Question 49

The kidney is surrounded by the:

A)ureters.
B)renal pelvis.
C)capsule.
D)intestines.

Question 50

A surgical excision of a stone from the bladder is:

A)lithectomy.
B)cystoscope.
C)cystolithectomy.
D)cystectomy.

Question 51

A condition in which urine backflow distends and damages the kidney is:

A)hematuria.
B)hypercalciuria.
C)hydronephrosis.
D)all of the above.

Question 52

The combining form glomerul/o in glomerulonephritis means :

A)kidney.
B)little ball.
C)inflammation.
D)none of the above.

Question 53

The ureter enters the kidney through the:

A)calyces.
B)renal pyramid.
C)hilum.
D)medulla.

Question 54

The medulla contains:

A)renal pyramids.
B)arteries.
C)glomerular capsules.
D)veins.

Question 55

A milky appearance of a urine sample can signify ________ in the urine.

A)blood
B)pus
C)protein
D)ketones

Question 56

The root in the term extracorporeal means :

A)outside.
B)condition.
C)body.
D)pertaining to.

Question 57

Another name for a (kidney)stone is:

A)enuresis.
B)nephroma.
C)calculus.
D)renal colic.

Question 58

The urinary bladder is located in the ________ of the pelvic cavity.

A)posterior portion
B)superior portion
C)anterior portion
D)none of the above

Question 59

The presence of serum protein in the urine is termed:

A)urea.
B)albuminuria.
C)incontinence.
D)bacteriuria.

Question 60

Approximately ________ mL of blood pass through the kidney per minute.

A)900-1000
B)900-1200
C)1000-1200
D)1000-1300

Question 61

The root nephr means :

A)bladder.
B)kidney.
C)urine.
D)body.

Question 62

Write the correct abbreviation for blood urea nitrogen:

Question 63

Write the correct abbreviation for hydrogen ion concentration:

Question 64

Surgical repair of the ureter is termed:

A)urethroplasty.
B)ureteroplasty.
C)urethrorrhaphy.
D)ureterostomy.

Question 65

Write the correct meaning for ESRD:

Question 66

Write the correct abbreviation for chronic renal failure:

Question 67

The chief nitrogenous constituent of urine is:

A)bilirubin.
B)albumin.
C)urea.
D)glycosuria.

Question 68

Write the correct abbreviation for acute glomerulonephritis:

Question 69

Write the correct abbreviation for intravenous pyelogram:

Question 70

Write the correct abbreviation for water:

Question 71

Inflammation of the bladder is termed:

A)nephritis.
B)cystitis.
C)nephrocystitis.
D)urethritis.

Question 72

Write the correct abbreviation for potassium:

Question 73

Urine left in the bladder after urination is termed ________ urine.

A)residual
B)contaminated
C)concentrated
D)excess

Question 74

Write the correct abbreviation for urinary tract infection:

Question 75

Write the correct abbreviation for milliliter:

Question 76

Write the correct meaning for BUN:

Question 77

Write the correct abbreviation for phenylketonuria:

Question 78

Write the correct abbreviation for genitourinary:

Question 79

Write the correct abbreviation for kidney,ureter,and bladder:

Question 80

Write the correct meaning for GFR: