NR 507 EXAM ONLINE PRACTICE EXAM 2026 |
ADVANCED PATHO | ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Which of the following can help to prevent a UTI?
A. Douching to prevent the growth of bacteria
B. Taking more Vitamin D
C. Use spermicides during sexual intercourse
D. Increase water consumption ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
D. Water consumption prevents UTI as it keeps bacteria flushed out of
the urinary tract.
A symptom of a lower urinary tract infection includes:
A. Decreased Urination
B. Fever
C. Flank pain
D. Urgency ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D. 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. Frequent showering
B. Marathon running
C. Perimenopause
D. Pregnancy ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D. 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 ---------CORRECT 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. Can be caused by a structural urinary tract disorder
D. Is associated with young adults ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------
-C. A complicated UTI can be caused by a structural issue in the urinary
tract.
,Uncomplicated UTI ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1. Occurs in
the normal urinary tract
2. Simple cystitis in non-pregnant women without any urologic
abnormalities
3. Responds well to a short course of antibiotic therapy
Complicated UTI ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1. A UTI that
extends beyond the bladder
2. Caused by structural or functional urinary tract abnormalities or
untreated UTI
3. Infants and older adults affected
4. Associated with:
indwelling catheters
renal calculi
Diabetes
Pregnancy
Question
, A 25 year- old female presents to the primary care office with urinary
burning and frequency for the last 3 days. She denies any fever, chills,
back pain. Her gynecological history is negative and reports no vaginal
discharge. The only new information reported is that she recently had
sexual intercourse with a new male partner.
The NP obtains a urinalysis and determines that the urine contains
leukocytes, RBCs, nitrites, and WBCs. No casts are identified.
Based on symptom presentation and UA results, the patient can be
diagnosed with:
A. Pyelonephritis
B. Complicated UTI
C. Cystitis
D. Upper UTI ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C. The patient
presents with a simple cystitis and treated appropriately. In addition,
although the patient has a new sexual partner with risk for a STI, the
patient reports no itching and/or vaginal discharge with odor. The NP
would determine if a pelvic exam is indicated at that visit to rule out an
STI.
Question
J.S. is an 80 -year-old patient who resides in a local nursing home. He
recently became confused and then fell while ambulating to the
bathroom three days ago. Because of his confusion and fall, he was
transferred to the acute care facility for evaluation and treatment. Lab
ADVANCED PATHO | ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Which of the following can help to prevent a UTI?
A. Douching to prevent the growth of bacteria
B. Taking more Vitamin D
C. Use spermicides during sexual intercourse
D. Increase water consumption ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
D. Water consumption prevents UTI as it keeps bacteria flushed out of
the urinary tract.
A symptom of a lower urinary tract infection includes:
A. Decreased Urination
B. Fever
C. Flank pain
D. Urgency ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D. 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. Frequent showering
B. Marathon running
C. Perimenopause
D. Pregnancy ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D. 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 ---------CORRECT 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. Can be caused by a structural urinary tract disorder
D. Is associated with young adults ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------
-C. A complicated UTI can be caused by a structural issue in the urinary
tract.
,Uncomplicated UTI ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1. Occurs in
the normal urinary tract
2. Simple cystitis in non-pregnant women without any urologic
abnormalities
3. Responds well to a short course of antibiotic therapy
Complicated UTI ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1. A UTI that
extends beyond the bladder
2. Caused by structural or functional urinary tract abnormalities or
untreated UTI
3. Infants and older adults affected
4. Associated with:
indwelling catheters
renal calculi
Diabetes
Pregnancy
Question
, A 25 year- old female presents to the primary care office with urinary
burning and frequency for the last 3 days. She denies any fever, chills,
back pain. Her gynecological history is negative and reports no vaginal
discharge. The only new information reported is that she recently had
sexual intercourse with a new male partner.
The NP obtains a urinalysis and determines that the urine contains
leukocytes, RBCs, nitrites, and WBCs. No casts are identified.
Based on symptom presentation and UA results, the patient can be
diagnosed with:
A. Pyelonephritis
B. Complicated UTI
C. Cystitis
D. Upper UTI ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C. The patient
presents with a simple cystitis and treated appropriately. In addition,
although the patient has a new sexual partner with risk for a STI, the
patient reports no itching and/or vaginal discharge with odor. The NP
would determine if a pelvic exam is indicated at that visit to rule out an
STI.
Question
J.S. is an 80 -year-old patient who resides in a local nursing home. He
recently became confused and then fell while ambulating to the
bathroom three days ago. Because of his confusion and fall, he was
transferred to the acute care facility for evaluation and treatment. Lab
