NR 507 Advance Patho Final Study CORRECT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A)
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NR 507 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
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NR 507 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Which of the following can help to prevent a UTI?
A. Douching to prevent the growth of bacteria
B. Taking more Vitamin D
C. Use spermicides during sexual intercourse
D. Increase water consumption - ANSWER D. Water consumption prevents UTI as it keeps bacteria flushed out of the urinary tract.
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NR 507 Advance Patho Final Study
CORRECT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED
A)
Which of the following can help to prevent a UTI?
A. Douching to prevent the growth of bacteria
B. Taking more Vitamin D
C. Use spermicides during sexual intercourse
D. Increase water consumption - ANSWER D. Water consumption prevents UTI as it keeps bacteria
flushed out of the urinary tract.
A symptom of a lower urinary tract infection includes:
A. Decreased Urination
B. Fever
C. Flank pain
D. Urgency - ANSWER D. 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. Frequent showering
B. Marathon running
C. Perimenopause
D. Pregnancy - ANSWER D. 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. Can be caused by a structural urinary tract disorder
D. Is associated with young adults - ANSWER C. A complicated UTI can be caused by a structural issue in
the urinary tract.
Question
J.S. is an 80 -year-old patient who resides in a local nursing home. He recently became confused and
then fell while ambulating to the bathroom three days ago. Because of his confusion and fall, he was
transferred to the acute care facility for evaluation and treatment. Lab work revealed that the patient
was very dehydrated with hypernatremia identified and appropriate intravenous fluids started. Cystitis
was also identified from the urinalysis. He was also noted to have red and excoriated skin between the
buttocks and inner thighs due to urinary frequency and dribbling. To help with skin healing and to
prevent further urine leakage, an indwelling catheter was inserted. Two days after the catheter was
placed, the patient spiked a fever of 102 degrees Fahrenheit associated with shaking chills. An intense,
foul odor was noted in the urine. On examination of the flank area, the patient yelled out when tou -
ANSWER C. This patient would be diagnosed with pyelonephritis.
Question
Identify the major risk factor J.S. has that is associated with pyelonephritis:
A. Indwelling Foley catheter
B. Dehydration
C. Fever
D. Flank pain - ANSWER A. The major risk factor for the development of pyelonephritis in this patient is
the indwelling Foley catheter. Flank pain, dehydration and fever are symptoms rather than risk factors.
The urinalysis of a patient with a complicated UTI will show WBCs and casts
True
False - ANSWER True. Casts are present in a complicated UTI.
The NP would know that the patient most likely has an uncomplicated UTI because:
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