NUR3219 (Adult Acute) Final Exam 1
Questions and All Correct Answers
Graded A+.
cystitis - Answer inflammation of the bladder (aka lower UTI)
urethritis - Answer inflammation of the urethra
UTI etiology - Answer -most common bacterial infection in women
-most common HAI
-E.coli causes the majority
risk factors for UTI - Answer female
complete bladder emptying
pH of less than 6
obstruction
bad hygiene
sex
retention
hematogenous transmission - Answer when blood borne bacteria invade the kidney, ureter, or
bladders from elsewhere in the body
lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) - Answer dysuria
frequency
urgency
hesitancy
post void dribbling
urinary retention
incontinence
nocturia
, urine culture and sensitivity - Answer diagnostic lab procedure that identifies bacterial
infection of urinary system and determines best antibiotic to treat it; involves growing bacteria
in culture medium and testing different antibiotics on it
-culture = organism
-sensitivity = which antibiotic
chronic UTI - Answer having more than 3 UTI per year
empiric therapy - Answer A method of treating disease based on observations and experience,
rather than a knowledge of the precise cause for the disorder
cystoscopy - Answer visual examination of the urinary bladder
interproffessional care for UTI - Answer -perform history and physical exam
-push fluids
-antibiotics
-topical analgesics
UTI nursing interventions - Answer -adequate fluid intake
-preventative measures (void completly and regularly, wipe front to back)
-perform routine hygiene
-avoid unneccesary catheterizations
UTI complications - Answer can lead to pyelonephritis
-can cause confusion symptoms in the elderly
pyelonephritis - Answer inflammation of the renal pelvis and the kidney
UTI patient education - Answer -fluids ( 6 8 oz glasses/day)
-avoid caffiene, alcohol, chocolate which are bladder irritants
-avoid douches, harsh soap, powders, etc.
-take all antibiotics
Questions and All Correct Answers
Graded A+.
cystitis - Answer inflammation of the bladder (aka lower UTI)
urethritis - Answer inflammation of the urethra
UTI etiology - Answer -most common bacterial infection in women
-most common HAI
-E.coli causes the majority
risk factors for UTI - Answer female
complete bladder emptying
pH of less than 6
obstruction
bad hygiene
sex
retention
hematogenous transmission - Answer when blood borne bacteria invade the kidney, ureter, or
bladders from elsewhere in the body
lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) - Answer dysuria
frequency
urgency
hesitancy
post void dribbling
urinary retention
incontinence
nocturia
, urine culture and sensitivity - Answer diagnostic lab procedure that identifies bacterial
infection of urinary system and determines best antibiotic to treat it; involves growing bacteria
in culture medium and testing different antibiotics on it
-culture = organism
-sensitivity = which antibiotic
chronic UTI - Answer having more than 3 UTI per year
empiric therapy - Answer A method of treating disease based on observations and experience,
rather than a knowledge of the precise cause for the disorder
cystoscopy - Answer visual examination of the urinary bladder
interproffessional care for UTI - Answer -perform history and physical exam
-push fluids
-antibiotics
-topical analgesics
UTI nursing interventions - Answer -adequate fluid intake
-preventative measures (void completly and regularly, wipe front to back)
-perform routine hygiene
-avoid unneccesary catheterizations
UTI complications - Answer can lead to pyelonephritis
-can cause confusion symptoms in the elderly
pyelonephritis - Answer inflammation of the renal pelvis and the kidney
UTI patient education - Answer -fluids ( 6 8 oz glasses/day)
-avoid caffiene, alcohol, chocolate which are bladder irritants
-avoid douches, harsh soap, powders, etc.
-take all antibiotics
