NR 507 Final Exam with Answers
Which of the following is true regarding a complicated urinary tract infection? - correct 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)? - correct
answer pregnancy
A symptom of a lower urinary tract infection includes: - correct answer urgency
Women are at a higher risk for the development of a UTI because of having a shorter urethra. - correct
answer true
Which of the following can help to prevent a UTI? - correct answer increase water consumption
Risk factors for a UTI - correct 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. - correct answer true
, complicated UTI - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct answer E coli
Uncomplicated UTI - correct answer Protein +/_
Leukocyte Esterase +
Nitrites +/_
RBCs +/_
WBCs +/> 5000/hpf
Casts - None
Complicated UTI - correct answer Protein +/_
Leukocyte Esterase +
Nitrites +/_
RBCs +
WBCs +/> 100,000/hpf
Casts +
NP education - correct answer -Drink more water.
-Although there are differences of opinions, cranberry juice and vitamin C can help to acidify the urine.
-Urinate before and after sexual intercourse to remove bacteria from the urethral area.-
Encourage the female to avoid holding urine for extended periods of time
Which of the following is true regarding a complicated urinary tract infection? - correct 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)? - correct
answer pregnancy
A symptom of a lower urinary tract infection includes: - correct answer urgency
Women are at a higher risk for the development of a UTI because of having a shorter urethra. - correct
answer true
Which of the following can help to prevent a UTI? - correct answer increase water consumption
Risk factors for a UTI - correct 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. - correct answer true
, complicated UTI - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct answer E coli
Uncomplicated UTI - correct answer Protein +/_
Leukocyte Esterase +
Nitrites +/_
RBCs +/_
WBCs +/> 5000/hpf
Casts - None
Complicated UTI - correct answer Protein +/_
Leukocyte Esterase +
Nitrites +/_
RBCs +
WBCs +/> 100,000/hpf
Casts +
NP education - correct answer -Drink more water.
-Although there are differences of opinions, cranberry juice and vitamin C can help to acidify the urine.
-Urinate before and after sexual intercourse to remove bacteria from the urethral area.-
Encourage the female to avoid holding urine for extended periods of time
