NR 507 – Advanced Pathophysiology Midterm Exam Comprehensive Review Study Guide with Practice Questions Latest Edition (2026)

NR507 ADVANCED PATHO MIDTERM EXAM
NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT AND DETAILED
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Which of the following can help to prevent a UTI?
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A. Use spermicides during sexual intercourse
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B. Taking more Vitamin D
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C. Douching to prevent the growth of bacteria
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D. Increase water consumption - ans-D. Increase water consumption
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Water consumption prevents UTI as it keeps bacteria flushed out of the urinary tract.
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A symptom of a lower urinary tract infection includes:
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A. Fever
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B. Urgency
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C. Flank pain
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D. Decreased Urination - ans-B. Urgency is a symptom of lower tract UTI.
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Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of a urinary tract infection
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(UTI)?
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A. Pregnancy
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B. Perimenopause
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C. Marathon running
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D. Frequent showering - ans-
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A. Pregnancy is a risk factor the development of a UTI.
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Women are at a higher risk for the development of a UTI because of having a short
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er urethra.
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False - ans- ws ws


True, women have a shorter urethra that puts them at higher risk for developing a U
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TI.

Which of the following is true regarding a complicated urinary tract infection?
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A. It is usually asymptomatic
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B. Bacteria is located mostly in the lower urinary tract
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C. Is associated with young adults
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D. Can be caused by a structural urinary tract disorder - ans-
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D. A complicated UTI can be caused by a structural issue in the urinary tract.
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UTI Risk Factors - ans-Pregnancy
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Use of spermicide
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UTI Lower vs. Upper Tract Disorders - ans-Upper Urinary Tract Disorder
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When bacteria ascend from the bladder (lower urinary organs) to the kidney. Classic
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triad: vomiting, flank pain and fever.
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Upper Urinary Tract Symptoms:
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All the symptoms associated with cystitis including
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Fever ws


Flank pain ws


Costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness ws ws ws


Nausea
Vomiting
Malaise

Condtion of Upper UTI ws ws ws


Pyelonephritis.

Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms:
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Urgency ws


Burning on urination ws ws ws


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Dysuria ws


Suprapubic Pain ws


Cloudy urine ws ws


Odorous.

Condit ion of Lower UTI ws ws ws ws


Cystitis