NR507/ NR 507 FINAL EXAM (Latest 2025/ 2026 Update) Advanced Pathophysiology | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct |Grade A – Chamberlain

NR507/ NR 507 FINAL EXAM (Latest 2025/ 2026 Update)
Advanced Pathophysiology | Complete Guide with Questions
and Verified Answers| 100% Correct |Grade A – Chamberlain



Which of the following is true regarding a complicated urinary tract infection? -
ANSWER ~ Can be caused by a structural urinary tract disorder




Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of a urinary tract
infection (UTI)? - ANSWER ~ pregnancy




A symptom of a lower urinary tract infection includes: - ANSWER ~
urgency




Women are at a higher risk for the development of a UTI because of having a
shorter urethra. - ANSWER ~ true

,Which of the following can help to prevent a UTI? - ANSWER ~
increase water consumption




Risk factors for a UTI - ANSWER ~ pregnancy
sexually active
post-menopause
estrogen-deficiency
women (shorter urethra)
catheterization




An upper UTI is less common in men due to the longer urethra and ureter
structures that make it more difficult for bacteria to reach the kidney. -
ANSWER ~ true




complicated UTI - ANSWER ~ -A UTI that extends beyond the bladder
-Caused by structural or functional urinary tract abnormalities or untreated UTI
-Infants and older adults affected
-Associated with:indwelling cathetersrenal calculiDiabetesPregnancy

, uncomplicated UTI - ANSWER ~ -Occurs in the normal urinary tract
-Responds well to a short course of antibiotic therapy
-Simple cystitis in non-pregnant women without any urologic abnormalities




Most common cause of UTI bacteria - ANSWER ~ E coli




Uncomplicated UTI - ANSWER ~ Protein +/_
Leukocyte Esterase +
Nitrites +/_
RBCs +/_
WBCs +/> 5000/hpf
Casts - None




Complicated UTI - ANSWER ~ Protein +/_
Leukocyte Esterase +
Nitrites +/_