Navy Hospital Corpsman HCB Test 9 Questions with 100% Correct Answers

kidneys are said to be - Answer-retroperitoneal located between the levels of the last thoracic and third lumbar vertebral a position where they are partially protected by ribs 11 and 12 - Answer-kidneys what do the kidneys do? - Answer-filter blood excrete waste products maintain fluid balance an analysis of the vL and physical chemical and microscopic properties of urine - Answer-urinalysis how much urine can the bladder hold? - Answer-200-400 mL what is the function of the urethra - Answer-discharge urine from the body a lack of voluntary control over micturition - Answer-incontinence failure to void urine completely or normally - Answer-retention testes produce __________ and secrete _______________ - Answer-sperm and hormones (testosterone) whats the function of the vagina - Answer-carries menstrual flow from uterus serves as terminal pt of birth canal receptive organ for sex where does the uterus sit - Answer-pelvic cavity between bladder and rectum where are the Fallopian tubes located? - Answer-upper pt of the uterus and extend laterally to the ovarieswhat do the ovaries secrete? - Answer-estrogen and progesterone what the the functions of estrogen and progesterone - Answer-controlling menstrual cycle supporting pregnancy a bacterial infection of the lower urinary tract, more common in females - Answer-urinary tract infection whats the plan for a UTI - Answer-urinalysis admin antibiotics pt edu. about hydration and hygiene an acute infection of the kidneys (upper urinary tract infection) - Answer-pyelonephritis what can you do to test for pyelonephritis - Answer-costovertebral angle tenderness whats the plan for pyelonephritis - Answer-urinalysis admin antibiotics admin IV fluids stones formed in the pelvis of the kidney which obstruct urinary tract - Answer-renal calculi (kidney stone) marked by severe cramping flank pain with nausea and vomiting - Answer-renal colic whats the plan for renal calculi - Answer-urinalysis admin pain meds x ray/ct scan admin IV fluids diet changespregnancy occurring outside the uterus, most commonly in the Fallopian tube, but can occur elsewhere - Answer-ectopic pregnancy whats the plan for ectopic pregnancy - Answer-blood draw admin meds possible surgery an infection of a woman's reproductive organs uterus, usually happens when a STI, like gonorrhea or chlamydia, isn't treated quickly - Answer-pelvic inflammatory disease