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NR 507 Advanced Pathophysiology Final - Edapt Questions and Correct Answers. Updated 2024-2025 Graded A+
Which of the following can help to prevent a UTI?
- Use spermicides during sexual intercourse
- Taking more Vitamin D
- Douching to prevent the growth of bacteria
- Increase water consumption - ANSWER - D. Increase water consumption
Water consumption prevents UTI as it keeps bacteria flushed out of the urinary tract.
A symptom of a lower urinary tract infection includes:
- Fever
- Urgency
- Flank pain
- 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)?
- Pregnancy
- Perimenopause
- Marathon running
- 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.True False - ANSWER - True, women have a shorter urethra that puts them at higher risk for developing a UTI. 1 / 3
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Which of the following is true regarding a complicated urinary tract infection?
- It is usually asymptomatic
- Bacteria is located mostly in the lower urinary tract
- Is associated with young adults
- 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:
All the symptoms associated with cystitis including Fever Flank pain Costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness Nausea Vomiting Malaise Condtion of Upper UTI Pyelonephritis.
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pg. 3 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
Urine Dipstick - ANSWER - -Urine Dipstick can be observed for the presence of leukocyte esterase and nitrites.-A urine dipstick can be performed to identify hematuria, proteinuria, and the presence of nitrites. The presence of nitrites i.s highly specific for bacterial infection -Note that an individual can have a negative urine dipstick but still present with signs and symptoms of a UTI. If this is the case, then the NP can send the urine for a culture and sensitivity (C&S) test and microscopy.
Blood Culture - ANSWER - If sepsis is suspected, a blood culture may be drawn to identify the causative organism or rule it out.
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