NR 507 Final Exam
Which of the following is true regarding a complicated urinary tract infection? ANS: Can be caused by a
structural urinary tract disorder
Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of a urinary tract infection (UTI)? ANS:
pregnancy
A symptom of a lower urinary tract infection includes: ANS: urgency
Women are at a higher risk for the development of a UTI because of having a shorter urethra. ANS: true
Which of the following can help to prevent a UTI? ANS: increase water consumption
Risk factors for a UTI ANS: pregnancy
sexually active
post-menopause
estrogen-deficiency
women (shorter urethra)
catheterization
An upper UTI is less common in men due to the longer urethra and ureter structures that make it more
difficult for bacteria to reach the kidney. ANS: true
complicated UTI ANS: -A UTI that extends beyond the bladder
-Caused by structural or functional urinary tract abnormalities or untreated UTI
-Infants and older adults affected
, -Associated with:indwelling cathetersrenal calculiDiabetesPregnancy
uncomplicated UTI ANS: -Occurs in the normal urinary tract
-Responds well to a short course of antibiotic therapy
-Simple cystitis in non-pregnant women without any urologic abnormalities
Most common cause of UTI bacteria ANS: E coli
Uncomplicated UTI ANS: Protein +/_
Leukocyte Esterase +
Nitrites +/_
RBCs +/_
WBCs +/> 5000/hpf
Casts ANS: None
Complicated UTI ANS: Protein +/_
Leukocyte Esterase +
Nitrites +/_
RBCs +
WBCs +/> 100,000/hpf
Casts +
NP education ANS: -Drink more water.
-Although there are differences of opinions, cranberry juice and vitamin C can help to acidify the urine.
-Urinate before and after sexual intercourse to remove bacteria from the urethral area.-
Which of the following is true regarding a complicated urinary tract infection? ANS: Can be caused by a
structural urinary tract disorder
Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of a urinary tract infection (UTI)? ANS:
pregnancy
A symptom of a lower urinary tract infection includes: ANS: urgency
Women are at a higher risk for the development of a UTI because of having a shorter urethra. ANS: true
Which of the following can help to prevent a UTI? ANS: increase water consumption
Risk factors for a UTI ANS: pregnancy
sexually active
post-menopause
estrogen-deficiency
women (shorter urethra)
catheterization
An upper UTI is less common in men due to the longer urethra and ureter structures that make it more
difficult for bacteria to reach the kidney. ANS: true
complicated UTI ANS: -A UTI that extends beyond the bladder
-Caused by structural or functional urinary tract abnormalities or untreated UTI
-Infants and older adults affected
, -Associated with:indwelling cathetersrenal calculiDiabetesPregnancy
uncomplicated UTI ANS: -Occurs in the normal urinary tract
-Responds well to a short course of antibiotic therapy
-Simple cystitis in non-pregnant women without any urologic abnormalities
Most common cause of UTI bacteria ANS: E coli
Uncomplicated UTI ANS: Protein +/_
Leukocyte Esterase +
Nitrites +/_
RBCs +/_
WBCs +/> 5000/hpf
Casts ANS: None
Complicated UTI ANS: Protein +/_
Leukocyte Esterase +
Nitrites +/_
RBCs +
WBCs +/> 100,000/hpf
Casts +
NP education ANS: -Drink more water.
-Although there are differences of opinions, cranberry juice and vitamin C can help to acidify the urine.
-Urinate before and after sexual intercourse to remove bacteria from the urethral area.-
