Navy Hospital Corpsman HCB Test 9
Exam Q’s and A’s
kidneys are said to be - -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 - -kidneys
- what do the kidneys do? - -filter blood
excrete waste products
maintain fluid balance
- an analysis of the vL and physical chemical and microscopic properties of
urine - -urinalysis
- how much urine can the bladder hold? - -200-400 mL
- what is the function of the urethra - -discharge urine from the body
- a lack of voluntary control over micturition - -incontinence
- failure to void urine completely or normally - -retention
- testes produce __________ and secrete _______________ - -sperm and
hormones (testosterone)
- whats the function of the vagina - -carries menstrual flow from uterus
serves as terminal pt of birth canal
receptive organ for sex
- where does the uterus sit - -pelvic cavity between bladder and rectum
- where are the Fallopian tubes located? - -upper pt of the uterus and
extend laterally to the ovaries
- what do the ovaries secrete? - -estrogen and progesterone
- what the the functions of estrogen and progesterone - -controlling
menstrual cycle
supporting pregnancy
- a bacterial infection of the lower urinary tract, more common in females - -
urinary tract infection
, - whats the plan for a UTI - -urinalysis
admin antibiotics
pt edu. about hydration and hygiene
- an acute infection of the kidneys (upper urinary tract infection) - -
pyelonephritis
- what can you do to test for pyelonephritis - -costovertebral angle
tenderness
- whats the plan for pyelonephritis - -urinalysis
admin antibiotics
admin IV fluids
- stones formed in the pelvis of the kidney which obstruct urinary tract - -
renal calculi (kidney stone)
- marked by severe cramping flank pain with nausea and vomiting - -renal
colic
- whats the plan for renal calculi - -urinalysis
admin pain meds
x ray/ct scan
admin IV fluids
diet changes
- pregnancy occurring outside the uterus, most commonly in the Fallopian
tube, but can occur elsewhere - -ectopic pregnancy
- whats the plan for ectopic pregnancy - -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 - -pelvic
inflammatory disease
- whats the plan for pelvic inflammatory disease - -pregnancy test
cervical culture
admin antibiotics
- inflammation of the epididymis, often seen in association with a UTI, may
also result because of an STI - -epididymitis
- whats the plan for epididymitis (9) - -draw blood
urinalysis
Exam Q’s and A’s
kidneys are said to be - -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 - -kidneys
- what do the kidneys do? - -filter blood
excrete waste products
maintain fluid balance
- an analysis of the vL and physical chemical and microscopic properties of
urine - -urinalysis
- how much urine can the bladder hold? - -200-400 mL
- what is the function of the urethra - -discharge urine from the body
- a lack of voluntary control over micturition - -incontinence
- failure to void urine completely or normally - -retention
- testes produce __________ and secrete _______________ - -sperm and
hormones (testosterone)
- whats the function of the vagina - -carries menstrual flow from uterus
serves as terminal pt of birth canal
receptive organ for sex
- where does the uterus sit - -pelvic cavity between bladder and rectum
- where are the Fallopian tubes located? - -upper pt of the uterus and
extend laterally to the ovaries
- what do the ovaries secrete? - -estrogen and progesterone
- what the the functions of estrogen and progesterone - -controlling
menstrual cycle
supporting pregnancy
- a bacterial infection of the lower urinary tract, more common in females - -
urinary tract infection
, - whats the plan for a UTI - -urinalysis
admin antibiotics
pt edu. about hydration and hygiene
- an acute infection of the kidneys (upper urinary tract infection) - -
pyelonephritis
- what can you do to test for pyelonephritis - -costovertebral angle
tenderness
- whats the plan for pyelonephritis - -urinalysis
admin antibiotics
admin IV fluids
- stones formed in the pelvis of the kidney which obstruct urinary tract - -
renal calculi (kidney stone)
- marked by severe cramping flank pain with nausea and vomiting - -renal
colic
- whats the plan for renal calculi - -urinalysis
admin pain meds
x ray/ct scan
admin IV fluids
diet changes
- pregnancy occurring outside the uterus, most commonly in the Fallopian
tube, but can occur elsewhere - -ectopic pregnancy
- whats the plan for ectopic pregnancy - -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 - -pelvic
inflammatory disease
- whats the plan for pelvic inflammatory disease - -pregnancy test
cervical culture
admin antibiotics
- inflammation of the epididymis, often seen in association with a UTI, may
also result because of an STI - -epididymitis
- whats the plan for epididymitis (9) - -draw blood
urinalysis
