NR 507 (Advanced Pathophysiology) UTI FINAL
EXAM REVISION STUDY QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS.
Women are at a higher risk for the development of a UTI because of having a
shorter urethra.
True
False
Verified 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
Verified Answer -C. A complicated UTI can be caused by a structural issue in
the urinary tract.
Uncomplicated UTI
Verified Answer -1. Occurs in the normal urinary tract
2. Simple cystitis in non-pregnant women without any urologic
abnormalities
3. Responds well to a short course of antibiotic therapy
, Complicated UTI
Verified Answer -1. A UTI that extends beyond the bladder
2. Caused by structural or functional urinary tract abnormalities or
untreated UTI
3. Infants and older adults affected
4. Associated with:
indwelling catheters
renal calculi
Diabetes
Pregnancy
Question
A 25 year- old female presents to the primary care office with urinary
burning and frequency for the last 3 days. She denies any fever, chills, back
pain. Her gynecological history is negative and reports no vaginal discharge.
The only new information reported is that she recently had sexual
intercourse with a new male partner.
The NP obtains a urinalysis and determines that the urine contains
leukocytes, RBCs, nitrites, and WBCs. No casts are identified.
Based on symptom presentation and UA results, the patient can be
diagnosed with:
A. Pyelonephritis
B. Complicated UTI
C. Cystitis
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