PRACTICE BANK EXAMPREP BUNDLE
SOLUTION SET HIGH ACCURACY REVIEW
●● located between the levels of the last thoracic and third lumbar
vertebral a position where they are partially protected by ribs 11 and 12
Answer: kidneys
●● what do the kidneys do?
Answer: filter blood
excrete waste products
maintain fluid balance
●● an analysis of the vL and physical chemical and microscopic
properties of urine
Answer: urinalysis
●● how much urine can the bladder hold?
Answer: 200-400 mL
●● what is the function of the urethra
Answer: discharge urine from the body
,●● a lack of voluntary control over micturition
Answer: incontinence
●● failure to void urine completely or normally
Answer: retention
●● testes produce __________ and secrete _______________
Answer: sperm and hormones (testosterone)
●● whats the function of the vagina
Answer: carries menstrual flow from uterus
serves as terminal pt of birth canal
receptive organ for sex
●● where does the uterus sit
Answer: pelvic cavity between bladder and rectum
●● where are the Fallopian tubes located?
Answer: upper pt of the uterus and extend laterally to the ovaries
●● what do the ovaries secrete?
, Answer: estrogen and progesterone
●● what the the functions of estrogen and progesterone
Answer: controlling menstrual cycle
supporting pregnancy
●● a bacterial infection of the lower urinary tract, more common in
females
Answer: urinary tract infection
●● whats the plan for a UTI
Answer: urinalysis
admin antibiotics
pt edu. about hydration and hygiene
●● an acute infection of the kidneys (upper urinary tract infection)
Answer: pyelonephritis
●● what can you do to test for pyelonephritis
Answer: costovertebral angle tenderness
●● whats the plan for pyelonephritis