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 - ANSWER D. Increase water consumption
Water consumption prevents UTI as it keeps bacteria flushed...
D. Increase water consumption - ANSWER D. Increase water consumption
Water consumption prevents UTI as it keeps bacteria flushed out of the urinary tract.
A symptom of a lower urinary tract infection includes:
A. Fever
B. Urgency
C. Flank pain
D. Decreased Urination - ANSWER B. Urgency is a symptom of lower tract 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 - ANSWER A. Pregnancy is a risk factor the development of a UTI.
Women are at a higher risk for the development of a UTI because of having a shorter urethra.
True
False - ANSWER True, women have a shorter urethra that puts them at higher risk for developing a UTI.
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 - ANSWER D. A complicated UTI can be caused by
a structural issue in the urinary tract.
Condition of Lower UTI
Cystitis
Urethritis
Urethritis - ANSWER The infection occurs at the opening of the urethra
Cystitis - ANSWER Denotes a bladder infection
Pyelonephritis - ANSWER Inflammation of kidneys
Diagnostic UTI - ANSWER Urine dipstick
Urinalysis - used to diagnose a UTI
Urine Culture & Sensitivity
Urine Dipstick - ANSWER -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 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.
Blood Culture - ANSWER If sepsis is suspected, a blood culture may be drawn to identify the causative
organism or rule it out.
Urine Culture & Sensitivity - ANSWER Patient with cystitis will have a white blood cell (WBC) count of
greater than 5000 high power field (hpf) and hematuria.
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