PRACTICE ASSESSMENT STUDY
GUIDE 2024
• Which of the following is a common cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
• A. Increased fluid intake
• B. Use of indwelling catheters
• C. Frequent handwashing
• D. Alkaline urine
• Answer: B
• What is the primary function of the kidneys?
• A. Producing insulin
• B. Filtering blood and forming urine
• C. Storing urine
• D. Producing digestive enzymes
• Answer: B
• Which of the following is an indicator of adequate hydration?
• A. Dark yellow urine
• B. Pale yellow urine
• C. Strong-smelling urine
• D. Cloudy urine
• Answer: B
• What is the term for difficulty urinating?
• A. Dysuria
• B. Polyuria
• C. Oliguria
• D. Hematuria
• Answer: A
• Which of the following conditions is characterized by the presence of blood in the
urine?
• A. Dysuria
• B. Polyuria
• C. Hematuria
• D. Nocturia
• Answer: C
, • Which type of incontinence is associated with sudden, intense urges to urinate?
• A. Stress incontinence
• B. Overflow incontinence
• C. Urge incontinence
• D. Functional incontinence
• Answer: C
• What is the recommended daily fluid intake for an average adult?
• A. 500-1000 mL
• B. 1000-1500 mL
• C. 1500-2000 mL
• D. 2000-3000 mL
• Answer: D
• Which of the following foods can help prevent urinary tract infections?
• A. Bananas
• B. Cranberries
• C. Potatoes
• D. Rice
• Answer: B
• Which condition is characterized by the production of large amounts of urine?
• A. Anuria
• B. Oliguria
• C. Polyuria
• D. Dysuria
• Answer: C
• What is the term for decreased urine output?
• A. Anuria
• B. Oliguria
• C. Polyuria
• D. Dysuria
• Answer: B
• Which of the following is a sign of a urinary tract infection in older adults?
• A. Increased appetite
• B. Confusion
• C. Increased energy levels
• D. Weight gain
• Answer: B
• What is the purpose of a urinalysis?