MSN 507 MIDTERM EXAM 2 2026 COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE FULL SOLUTIONS PASSED A+

MSN 507 MIDTERM EXAM 2 2026
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE FULL
SOLUTIONS PASSED A+
◉ A symptom of a lower urinary tract infection includes:
A. Fever
B. Urgency
C. Flank pain
D. Decreased Urination. Answer: B. 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. Pregnancy
B. Perimenopause
C. Marathon running
D. Frequent showering. Answer: A. 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. 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. Is associated with young adults
D. Can be caused by a structural urinary tract disorder. Answer: D. A
complicated UTI can be caused by a structural issue in the urinary tract.


◉ UTI Risk Factors. Answer: Pregnancy
Women short ureter
Decreased estrogen in post-menopausal women
Sexual intercourse
Use of spermicide
Indwelling urinary catheterization


◉ UTI Lower vs. Upper Tract Disorders. Answer: 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