D. Increase water consumption
Water consumption prevents UTI as it keeps bacteria flushed out of the urinary tract.
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
B. Urgency is a symptom of lower tract UTI.
A symptom of a lower urinary tract infection
includes:
A. Fever
B. Urgency
C. Flank pain
D. Decreased Urination
A. Pregnancy is a risk factor the development of a 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
True, women have a shorter urethra that puts them at higher risk for developing a UTI.
Women are at a higher risk for the
development of a UTI because of having a
shorter urethra.
True
False
D. A complicated UTI can be caused by a structural issue in the urinary tract.
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
Pregnancy
Women short ureter
Decreased estrogen in post-menopausal women
Sexual intercourse
UTI Risk Factors Use of spermicide
Indwelling urinary catheterization
, 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.
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms:
Urgency
Burning on urination
Frequency
UTI Lower vs. Upper Tract Disorders Dysuria
Suprapubic Pain
Cloudy urine
Odorous.
Condition of Lower UTI
Cystitis
Urethritis
Urethritis The infection occurs at the opening of the urethra
Cystitis Denotes a bladder infection
Pyelonephritis Inflammation of kidneys
Urine dipstick
Urinalysis - used to diagnose a UTI
Diagnostic UTI Urine Culture & Sensitivity
-Urine Dipstick can be observed for the presence of leukocyte esterase and nitrites.
-A urine dipstick can be performed to identify hematuria, proteinuria, and the presence
of nitrites. The presence of nitrites i.s highly specific for bacterial infection
-Note that an individual can have a negative urine dipstick but still present with signs
Urine Dipstick and symptoms of a UTI. If this is the case, then the NP can send the urine for a culture
and sensitivity (C&S) test and microscopy.
If sepsis is suspected, a blood culture may be drawn to identify the causative organism
Blood Culture or rule it out.
Water consumption prevents UTI as it keeps bacteria flushed out of the urinary tract.
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
B. Urgency is a symptom of lower tract UTI.
A symptom of a lower urinary tract infection
includes:
A. Fever
B. Urgency
C. Flank pain
D. Decreased Urination
A. Pregnancy is a risk factor the development of a 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
True, women have a shorter urethra that puts them at higher risk for developing a UTI.
Women are at a higher risk for the
development of a UTI because of having a
shorter urethra.
True
False
D. A complicated UTI can be caused by a structural issue in the urinary tract.
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
Pregnancy
Women short ureter
Decreased estrogen in post-menopausal women
Sexual intercourse
UTI Risk Factors Use of spermicide
Indwelling urinary catheterization
, 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.
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms:
Urgency
Burning on urination
Frequency
UTI Lower vs. Upper Tract Disorders Dysuria
Suprapubic Pain
Cloudy urine
Odorous.
Condition of Lower UTI
Cystitis
Urethritis
Urethritis The infection occurs at the opening of the urethra
Cystitis Denotes a bladder infection
Pyelonephritis Inflammation of kidneys
Urine dipstick
Urinalysis - used to diagnose a UTI
Diagnostic UTI Urine Culture & Sensitivity
-Urine Dipstick can be observed for the presence of leukocyte esterase and nitrites.
-A urine dipstick can be performed to identify hematuria, proteinuria, and the presence
of nitrites. The presence of nitrites i.s highly specific for bacterial infection
-Note that an individual can have a negative urine dipstick but still present with signs
Urine Dipstick and symptoms of a UTI. If this is the case, then the NP can send the urine for a culture
and sensitivity (C&S) test and microscopy.
If sepsis is suspected, a blood culture may be drawn to identify the causative organism
Blood Culture or rule it out.
