NR 507 Questions and Answers (2023/2024) Rated A

NR 507 Questions and Answers (2023/2024) Rated A Which of the following can help to prevent a UTI? A. Use spermicides during sexual intercourse B. Taking more Vitamin D C. Douching to prevent the growth of bacteria D. Increase water consumption D. Increase water consumption Water consumption prevents UTI as it keeps bacteria flushed out of the urinary tract. A symptom of a lower urinary tract infection includes: A. Fever B. Urgency C. Flank pain D. Decreased Urination 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 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 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 D. A complicated UTI can be caused by a structural issue in the urinary tract. UTI Risk Factors Pregnancy Women short ureter Decreased estrogen in post-menopausal women Sexual intercourse Use of spermicide Indwelling urinary catheterization UTI Lower vs. Upper Tract Disorders 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 Condtion of Upper UTI Pyelonephritis.