NR 507 Advanced Pathophysiology Final Questions and
Correct Answers Updated Graded A+ COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
A symptom of a lower urinary tract infection includes:
A. Fever
B. Urgency
C. Flank pain
D. Decreased Urination - ANSWER - B. Urgency is a symptom of lower tract UTI.
Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
A. Pregnancy
B. Perimenopause
C. Marathon running
D. Frequent showering - ANSWER - A. Pregnancy is a risk factor the development of a UTI.
Women are at a higher risk for the development of a UTI because of having a shorter urethra.
Which of the following can help to prevent a UTI?
A. Use spermicides during sexual intercourse
B. Taking more Vitamin D
C. Douching to prevent the growth of bacteria
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,D. Increase water consumption - ANSWER - D. Increase water consumption
Water consumption prevents UTI as it keeps bacteria flushed out of the urinary tract.
True
False - ANSWER - True, women have a shorter urethra that puts them at higher risk for developing a UTI.
Which of the following is true regarding a complicated urinary tract infection?
A. It is usually asymptomatic
B. Bacteria is located mostly in the lower urinary tract
C. Is associated with young adults
D. Can be caused by a structural urinary tract disorder - ANSWER - D. A complicated UTI can be caused
by a structural issue in the urinary tract.
UTI Risk Factors - ANSWER - Pregnancy
Women short ureter
Decreased estrogen in post-menopausal women
Sexual intercourse
Use of spermicide
Indwelling urinary catheterization
UTI Lower vs. Upper Tract Disorders - ANSWER - Upper Urinary Tract Disorder
When bacteria ascend from the bladder (lower urinary organs) to the kidney. Classic triad: vomiting,
flank pain and fever.
Upper Urinary Tract Symptoms:
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, All the symptoms associated with cystitis including
Fever
Flank pain
Costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness
Nausea
Vomiting
Malaise
Condtion of Upper UTI
Pyelonephritis.
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms:
Urgency
Burning on urination
Frequency
Dysuria
Suprapubic Pain,
Cloudy urine
Odorous.
Condition of Lower UTI
Cystitis
Urethritis - ANSWER - The infection occurs at the opening of the urethra
Cystitis - ANSWER - Denotes a bladder infection
Pyelonephritis - ANSWER - Inflammation of kidneys
Diagnostic UTI - ANSWER - Urine dipstick
Urinalysis - used to diagnose a UTI
Urine Culture & Sensitivity
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Correct Answers Updated Graded A+ COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
A symptom of a lower urinary tract infection includes:
A. Fever
B. Urgency
C. Flank pain
D. Decreased Urination - ANSWER - B. Urgency is a symptom of lower tract UTI.
Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
A. Pregnancy
B. Perimenopause
C. Marathon running
D. Frequent showering - ANSWER - A. Pregnancy is a risk factor the development of a UTI.
Women are at a higher risk for the development of a UTI because of having a shorter urethra.
Which of the following can help to prevent a UTI?
A. Use spermicides during sexual intercourse
B. Taking more Vitamin D
C. Douching to prevent the growth of bacteria
pg. 1
,D. Increase water consumption - ANSWER - D. Increase water consumption
Water consumption prevents UTI as it keeps bacteria flushed out of the urinary tract.
True
False - ANSWER - True, women have a shorter urethra that puts them at higher risk for developing a UTI.
Which of the following is true regarding a complicated urinary tract infection?
A. It is usually asymptomatic
B. Bacteria is located mostly in the lower urinary tract
C. Is associated with young adults
D. Can be caused by a structural urinary tract disorder - ANSWER - D. A complicated UTI can be caused
by a structural issue in the urinary tract.
UTI Risk Factors - ANSWER - Pregnancy
Women short ureter
Decreased estrogen in post-menopausal women
Sexual intercourse
Use of spermicide
Indwelling urinary catheterization
UTI Lower vs. Upper Tract Disorders - ANSWER - Upper Urinary Tract Disorder
When bacteria ascend from the bladder (lower urinary organs) to the kidney. Classic triad: vomiting,
flank pain and fever.
Upper Urinary Tract Symptoms:
pg. 2
, All the symptoms associated with cystitis including
Fever
Flank pain
Costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness
Nausea
Vomiting
Malaise
Condtion of Upper UTI
Pyelonephritis.
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms:
Urgency
Burning on urination
Frequency
Dysuria
Suprapubic Pain,
Cloudy urine
Odorous.
Condition of Lower UTI
Cystitis
Urethritis - ANSWER - The infection occurs at the opening of the urethra
Cystitis - ANSWER - Denotes a bladder infection
Pyelonephritis - ANSWER - Inflammation of kidneys
Diagnostic UTI - ANSWER - Urine dipstick
Urinalysis - used to diagnose a UTI
Urine Culture & Sensitivity
pg. 3
