Exam (elaborations)
GU NUR 305 – QUESTIONS & ACCURATE ANSWERS
GU NUR 305 – QUESTIONS & ACCURATE ANSWERS
[Show more]
Content preview
GU NUR 305 – QUESTIONS & ACCURATE ANSWERSWhat is low in infancy until age 1-2? Correct Ans - glomerular
filtration
What type of urine does newborns produce? Correct Ans - Very
dilute urine, cannot concentrate it
T/F: Newborns are able to reabsorb sodium and water Correct Ans -
False
What is a common symptom of UTIs that isn't typical in adults? Correct
Ans - Nausea and vomiting
N/V, anorexia, chills, nocturia, frequency, urgency, lower back pain, bladder
spasms, dysuria, burning on urination Correct Ans - UTI
assessment
What is the typical amount of urine produced by newborns? Correct
Ans - 1-2 ml/kg/hr
What is the typical amount of urine produced by children after 1 month
old? Correct Ans - 1 ml/kg/hr
Why is there a delay in diagnosis in kids of UTI? Correct Ans -
Cannot describe dysuria or other symptoms; so urinalysis is performed
Why might you screen for bacterial in the urine without symptoms?
Correct Ans - Asymptomatic bacteria in urinary tract
What is the most common cause of UTIs? Correct Ans - E. coli
Strep, staph, occasionally fungal and parasitic pathogens Correct Ans -
Causes of UTIs
pyelonephritis and glomerulonephritis; parts of the kidney Correct Ans
- Upper UTI
, cystitis and urethritis; parts of bladder and urethra Correct Ans -
Lower UTI
Stones, obstruction, catheters, diabetes, recurrent infections Correct
Ans - Complicated UTIs
What is the most important factor in development of UTI? Correct Ans
- Stasis of urine
Why might toddlers have stasis of urine? Correct Ans - Potty
training
T/F: it is considered abnormal if boys get UTIs Correct Ans - True
How are organisms usually introduced for a UTI to occur? Correct Ans
- Ascending route from urethra
An alteration in what will increase the risk of UTIs? Correct Ans -
defense mechanisms
Why would kindergarteners be at increased risk for UTI? Correct Ans -
Avoid bathroom due to lack of parents in school
What are two less common routes for UTI to develop? Correct Ans -
Bloodstream & lymphatic system
What are diagnostic tests for UTI? Correct Ans - Dipstick,
microscopic urinalysis, culture
Dip in urine; identifies presence of nitrites, WBCs, and leukocyte esterase
Correct Ans - Dipstick
What is indicated in complicated, persistent bacteria, or frequently
recurring infections (greater than 2 annually)? Correct Ans - Urine
culture
Can see WBC and RBC Correct Ans - Microscopic urinalysis
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Studycafe. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for CA$14.51. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
75632 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now