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Urinary System Week 5 GI system Disorders of the blad
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Which of the following can help D. Increase water consumption
to prevent a UTI? Water consumption prevents UTI as it keeps bacteria flushed out
A. Use spermicides during of the urinary tract.
sexual intercourse
B. Taking more Vitamin D
C. Douching to prevent the
growth of bacteria
D. Increase water consumption
A symptom of a lower urinary B. Urgency is a symptom of lower tract UTI.
tract infection includes:
A. Fever
B. Urgency
C. Flank pain
D. Decreased Urination
Which of the following is a risk A. Pregnancy is a risk factor the development of a UTI.
factor for the development of a
urinary tract infection (UTI)?
A. Pregnancy
B. Perimenopause
C. Marathon running
D. Frequent showering
Women are at a higher risk for True, women have a shorter urethra that puts them at higher risk
the development of a UTI for developing a UTI.
because of having a shorter
urethra.
True
False
, Which of the following is true D. A complicated UTI can be caused by a structural issue in the
regarding a complicated urinary urinary tract.
tract infection?
A. It is usually asymptomatic
B. Bacteria is located mostly in
the lower urinary tract
C. Is associated with young
adults
D. Can be caused by a structural
urinary tract disorder
Pregnancy
Women short ureter
Decreased estrogen in post-menopausal women
UTI Risk Factors
Sexual intercourse
Use of spermicide
Indwelling urinary catheterization
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
UTI Lower vs. Upper Tract Condtion of Upper UTI
Disorders Pyelonephritis.
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms:
Urgency
Burning on urination
Frequency
Dysuria
Suprapubic Pain
Cloudy urine
Odorous.
Condition of Lower UTI
Cystitis
Urethritis
Urethritis The infection occurs at the opening of the urethra
Cystitis Denotes a bladder infection
Pyelonephritis Inflammation of kidneys
Urine dipstick
Diagnostic UTI Urinalysis - used to diagnose a UTI
Urine Culture & Sensitivity
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Urinary System Week 5 GI system Disorders of the blad
71 terms 159 terms 88 terms
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Which of the following can help D. Increase water consumption
to prevent a UTI? Water consumption prevents UTI as it keeps bacteria flushed out
A. Use spermicides during of the urinary tract.
sexual intercourse
B. Taking more Vitamin D
C. Douching to prevent the
growth of bacteria
D. Increase water consumption
A symptom of a lower urinary B. Urgency is a symptom of lower tract UTI.
tract infection includes:
A. Fever
B. Urgency
C. Flank pain
D. Decreased Urination
Which of the following is a risk A. Pregnancy is a risk factor the development of a UTI.
factor for the development of a
urinary tract infection (UTI)?
A. Pregnancy
B. Perimenopause
C. Marathon running
D. Frequent showering
Women are at a higher risk for True, women have a shorter urethra that puts them at higher risk
the development of a UTI for developing a UTI.
because of having a shorter
urethra.
True
False
, Which of the following is true D. A complicated UTI can be caused by a structural issue in the
regarding a complicated urinary urinary tract.
tract infection?
A. It is usually asymptomatic
B. Bacteria is located mostly in
the lower urinary tract
C. Is associated with young
adults
D. Can be caused by a structural
urinary tract disorder
Pregnancy
Women short ureter
Decreased estrogen in post-menopausal women
UTI Risk Factors
Sexual intercourse
Use of spermicide
Indwelling urinary catheterization
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
UTI Lower vs. Upper Tract Condtion of Upper UTI
Disorders Pyelonephritis.
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms:
Urgency
Burning on urination
Frequency
Dysuria
Suprapubic Pain
Cloudy urine
Odorous.
Condition of Lower UTI
Cystitis
Urethritis
Urethritis The infection occurs at the opening of the urethra
Cystitis Denotes a bladder infection
Pyelonephritis Inflammation of kidneys
Urine dipstick
Diagnostic UTI Urinalysis - used to diagnose a UTI
Urine Culture & Sensitivity
