NSG 2050 Exam Questions Solved 100% Correct
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What is nephrolithiasis? - ANSWER Kidney stones
What is the only thing that causes pain in the ureters? - ANSWER Renal colic - distention
of ureters
What is hydronephrosis? What could this cause? - ANSWER Water backup into the
kidney? May cause retroperitoneal bleed if the renal capsule bursts due to pressure
How do you prevent kidney stones? - ANSWER Stay mobile and drink
How many mls of urine can an adult bladder easily hold? - ANSWER 600 mL
How long is the urethra (M/F)? - ANSWER 1.5-2.5 in/7-8 in
Who has a higher risk for UTIs? - ANSWER Females
What is the main force of urination? - ANSWER Contraction of the detrusor muscle
How many mL may trigger voiding? - ANSWER 200 mL
When do children usually get potty-trained? - ANSWER 2-3 (daytime) and 5-6
(nighttime)
, Is the urinary sphincter contracted or relaxed during urination? - ANSWER Relaxed (it
contracts when you are "holding it")
What is spastic bladder? - ANSWER Detrusor is touchy and contraction is strong
What is flaccid bladder? - ANSWER Non-responsive bladder, only responds to huge
stimuli
What is the one thing that is decreased in ALL urinary diseases? - ANSWER GFR
What is a Pre-renal disease? - ANSWER Problem starts before the kidney, causing
decreased renal perfusion (heart or BV issue)
What is a Intra-renal disease? - ANSWER Problem originating in the kidney, causing
decreased renal filtration (condition will begin with nephro-)
What is a Post-renal disease? - ANSWER Problem starts after the kidney that affects the
kidney (like hydronephrosis)
What two diseases cause peripheral neuropathy, which decreases ability to recognize
the need to void? - ANSWER Diabetes and MS
Does caffeine increase or decrease urination? What about alcohol? - ANSWER Increases
urination (both inhibit ADH)
Does fever increase or decrease urination? - ANSWER Decreases urination
(inflammation and increased evaporation/sweating)
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What is nephrolithiasis? - ANSWER Kidney stones
What is the only thing that causes pain in the ureters? - ANSWER Renal colic - distention
of ureters
What is hydronephrosis? What could this cause? - ANSWER Water backup into the
kidney? May cause retroperitoneal bleed if the renal capsule bursts due to pressure
How do you prevent kidney stones? - ANSWER Stay mobile and drink
How many mls of urine can an adult bladder easily hold? - ANSWER 600 mL
How long is the urethra (M/F)? - ANSWER 1.5-2.5 in/7-8 in
Who has a higher risk for UTIs? - ANSWER Females
What is the main force of urination? - ANSWER Contraction of the detrusor muscle
How many mL may trigger voiding? - ANSWER 200 mL
When do children usually get potty-trained? - ANSWER 2-3 (daytime) and 5-6
(nighttime)
, Is the urinary sphincter contracted or relaxed during urination? - ANSWER Relaxed (it
contracts when you are "holding it")
What is spastic bladder? - ANSWER Detrusor is touchy and contraction is strong
What is flaccid bladder? - ANSWER Non-responsive bladder, only responds to huge
stimuli
What is the one thing that is decreased in ALL urinary diseases? - ANSWER GFR
What is a Pre-renal disease? - ANSWER Problem starts before the kidney, causing
decreased renal perfusion (heart or BV issue)
What is a Intra-renal disease? - ANSWER Problem originating in the kidney, causing
decreased renal filtration (condition will begin with nephro-)
What is a Post-renal disease? - ANSWER Problem starts after the kidney that affects the
kidney (like hydronephrosis)
What two diseases cause peripheral neuropathy, which decreases ability to recognize
the need to void? - ANSWER Diabetes and MS
Does caffeine increase or decrease urination? What about alcohol? - ANSWER Increases
urination (both inhibit ADH)
Does fever increase or decrease urination? - ANSWER Decreases urination
(inflammation and increased evaporation/sweating)
