Deck 10: Urinary System

Question 1

Which of the following terms means visual examination of the bladder?

A)vesicotomy
B)cystotome
C)cystoscopy
D)vesicectomy

Answer 1

cystoscopy

Question 2

Which of the following terms means prolapse of the bladder?

A)cystopexy
B)vesicoplasty
C)cystoptosis
D)nephromegaly

Answer 2

cystoptosis

Question 3

After a urine specimen was analyzed by the laboratory, a patient was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection.The laboratory analysis most likely noted:

A)fungal growth.
B)nitrogen growth.
C)bacterial growth.
D)viral growth.

Answer 3

bacterial growth.

Question 4

The term anuric means:

A)pertaining to absence of urine.
B)much production of urine.
C)deficiency of urine.
D)bacteria in the urine.

Question 5

The term polyuria means:

A)decreased urine production.
B)blood in the urine.
C)pain in the urethra.
D)much urine.

Question 6

The term urinometer means:

A)an instrument for measuring urine.
B)a record of the urine.
C)a specialist in the study of urine.
D)measurement of the urine.

Question 7

Which of the following terms means pathological condition of kidney stones?

A)nephrosis
B)pyelolithia
C)nephrolithiasis
D)pyelonephritis

Question 8

Which of the following abbreviations is NOT matched with the correct definition?

A)ESRD: end-stage renal disease
B)IVP: intravaginal prolapse
C)KUB: kidney, ureter, bladder
D)BPH: benign prostatic hypertrophy

Question 9

Which of the following terms means narrowing of the urethra?

A)ureterosclerosis
B)urethrostenosis
C)urethroparesis
D)ureteroplasty

Question 10

A 65-year-old man with a history of chronic inflammation of the penile foreskin was admitted to the day surgery unit to undergo a circumcision.The medical problem being corrected is most likely:

A)uremia.
B)urethritis.
C)phimosis.
D)enuresis.

Question 11

The term nephrotomy means:

A)surgical removal of the kidneys.
B)a mouthlike opening into the kidneys.
C)cutting into the kidneys.
D)visual examination of the kidneys.

Question 12

A patient diagnosed with a bladder infection is also said to have a:

A)URI.
B)UTI.
C)KUb.
D)BPH.

Question 13

Which of the following terms means surgical fixation of the ureter?

A)urethroplasty
B)ureteropexy
C)urorrhaphy
D)ureteromegaly

Question 14

The term peritoneal means:

A)pertaining to the peritoneum.
B)a condition of the peritoneum.
C)inflammation of the peritoneum.
D)a disease of the peritoneum.

Question 15

Which of the following abbreviations is NOT matched with the correct definition?

A)RP: rectal prolapse
B)TURP: transurethral resection of the prostate
C)UA: urinalysis
D)UTI: urinary tract infection

Question 16

The term vesicoplasty means:

A)visual examination of the urethra.
B)surgical fixation of the bladder.
C)surgical repair of the bladder.
D)prolapse of the bladder.

Question 17

The term glomerulopathy means:

A)a condition of the glomerulus.
B)a disease of the glomerulus.
C)hardening of the glomerulus.
D)bacteria in the glomerulus.

Question 18

The term dysuria means:

A)deficient urine production.
B)painful or difficult urination.
C)blood in the urine.
D)pertaining to urination.

Question 19

A female patient has a history of dysuria, frequency, and urgency.After a normal UA, she was referred to a urologist for further evaluation.The urologist examined her bladder with a scope and subsequently diagnosed her with interstitial cystitis.The type of examination done was most likely a:

A)cystotomy.
B)vesicoplasty.
C)urethropexy.
D)cystoscopy.

Question 20

The term pyelonephritis means:

A)specialist in the study of kidney disorders.
B)a condition of the kidneys.
C)inflammation of the renal pelvis and kidney.
D)pain in the kidneys.

Question 21

Which of the following conditions involves an obstruction of urine outflow?

A)glycosuria
B)phimosis
C)hydronephrosis
D)Wilm's tumor

Question 22

A patient complains of lower back pain and dysuria.In order to diagnose his condition, the physician will most likely order which of the following FIRST?

A)urinalysis
B)intravenous pyelogram
C)TURP
D)urolysis

Question 23

All of the following combining forms indicate sugar EXCEPT:

A)gluc/o.
B)glyc/o.
C)glomerul/o.
D)glycos/o.

Question 24

A patient is suffering from congestive heart failure, which causes fluid to build up in her lungs.In order to help her condition by getting rid of the excess fluid, the physician will most likely order a medication that causes:

A)enuresis.
B)glycosuria.
C)urolysis.
D)diuresis.

Question 25

Which of the following terms indicates absence of urine production?

A)oliguria
B)anuria
C)polyuria
D)nocturia

Question 26

Which of the following combining forms means deficiency?

A)nephr/o
B)vesic/o
C)pyel/o
D)olig/o

Question 27

Which of the following conditions involve inflammation or infection?

A)bacterial cystitis
B)pyelonephritis
C)acute glomerulonephritis
D)all of these

Question 28

All of the following abbreviations indicate a procedure EXCEPT:

A)Hd.
B)IVP.
C)VCUG.
D)BNO.

Question 29

Which of the following combining forms means pus?

A)pyel/o
B)perintine/o
C)py/o
D)none of these

Question 30

Which of the following procedures involves microscopic examination of the urine?

A)AGN
B)UA
C)TURP
D)PKD

Question 31

Which combining form means renal pelvis?

A)pelv/i
B)pyel/o
C)peritone/o
D)py/o

Question 32

A patient had a urine specimen sent for a culture and sensitivity test.When the patient asks the nurse about the purpose of this test, the nurse's best response is:

A)"It will tell us if you have a urinary tract infection."
B)"It will tell us how your kidney, ureters, and bladder are functioning."
C)"The results will help the physician know which antibiotic to prescribe for you."
D)"It will tell us about the nitrogen levels in your urine."

Question 33

The term nocturia means:

A)absence of urine.
B)urination at night.
C)movement of urine.
D)resembling urine.

Question 34

All of the following abbreviations indicate a urinary tract disorder EXCEPT:

A)ATN.
B)BUN.
C)VUR.
D)UTI.

Question 35

A patient with which of the following conditions will typically complain of pain?

A)neurogenic bladder
B)renal colic
C)diuresis
D)enuresis

Question 36

A patient with kidney stones may benefit from which of the following tests or procedures?

A)culture and sensitivity
B)extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy
C)urinary catheterization
D)voiding cystourethrography

Question 37

Which of the following tests will most accurately help with the diagnosis of urinary retention?

A)bladder ultrasound
B)blood urea nitrogen
C)hemodialysis
D)intravenous pyelogram

Question 38

Which of the following terms means pertaining to the bladder and urethra?

A)glomerulus
B)nephrolithiasis
C)glycosuria
D)none of these

Question 39

The term ureteroscope means:

A)visualization of the urethra.
B)instrument used to view the ureter.
C)mouthlike opening into the ureter.
D)none of these.

Question 40

Which of the following combining forms means stone?

A)lith/o
B)azot/o
C)cyst/o
D)none of these

Question 41

Which combining form means stone?

A)keton/o
B)peritone/o
C)lith/o
D)glomerul/o

Question 42

Which of the following is an inflammation of the bladder caused by bacterial infection, commonly coexisting with bacterial urethritis, both of which together constitute a UTI, sometimes referred to as a bladder infection?

A)bacterial cystitis
B)pyelonephritis
C)urinary tract infection
D)acute glomerulonephritis

Question 43

Match each term with the correct definition.
24-hr urine specimen

A)X-ray examination of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder after injection with contrast
B)Visual and microscopic analysis of a urine specimen
C)A laboratory value used to measure kidney function that is more specific than BUN
D)Testing microorganisms to determine which drugs most effectively kill them
E)A laboratory value used to measure kidney function based on nitrogen levels in the blood
F)Total urine excreted over 24 hours that is collected for analysis

Question 44

Match each term with the correct definition.
IVP

A)X-ray examination of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder after injection with contrast
B)Visual and microscopic analysis of a urine specimen
C)A laboratory value used to measure kidney function that is more specific than BUN
D)Testing microorganisms to determine which drugs most effectively kill them
E)A laboratory value used to measure kidney function based on nitrogen levels in the blood
F)Total urine excreted over 24 hours that is collected for analysis

Question 45

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
BUN ___________________________

Question 46

Which combining form means kidney?

A)keton/o
B)glomerul/o
C)ur/o
D)ren/o

Question 47

The term for the need to urinate more often than normal is

A)urgency
B)neurogenic bladder
C)urinary incontinence
D)frequency

Question 48

Which combining form means nitrogenous compounds?

A)meat/o
B)azot//o
C)nephr/o
D)vesic/o

Question 49

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
ESRD ___________________________

Question 50

Match each term with the correct definition.
C&S

A)X-ray examination of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder after injection with contrast
B)Visual and microscopic analysis of a urine specimen
C)A laboratory value used to measure kidney function that is more specific than BUN
D)Testing microorganisms to determine which drugs most effectively kill them
E)A laboratory value used to measure kidney function based on nitrogen levels in the blood
F)Total urine excreted over 24 hours that is collected for analysis

Question 51

Which combining form means night?

A)nephr/o
B)noct/o
C)ur/o
D)olig/o

Question 52

Which combining form means bladder?

A)cyst/o
B)ur/o
C)urethr/o
D)urin/o

Question 53

Match each term with the correct definition.
BUN

A)X-ray examination of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder after injection with contrast
B)Visual and microscopic analysis of a urine specimen
C)A laboratory value used to measure kidney function that is more specific than BUN
D)Testing microorganisms to determine which drugs most effectively kill them
E)A laboratory value used to measure kidney function based on nitrogen levels in the blood
F)Total urine excreted over 24 hours that is collected for analysis

Question 54

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
UTI ___________________________

Question 55

Which of the following is a condition in which the glomeruli suffer gradual, progressive, destructive changes, with resulting loss of kidney function?

A)diabetic nephropathy
B)chronic glomerulonephritis
C)end-stage renal disease
D)renal failure

Question 56

The term for abnormal secretion of large amounts of urine is

A)enuresis
B)uremia
C)diuresis
D)vesicoureteral reflux

Question 57

Match each term with the correct definition.
serum creatinine

A)X-ray examination of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder after injection with contrast
B)Visual and microscopic analysis of a urine specimen
C)A laboratory value used to measure kidney function that is more specific than BUN
D)Testing microorganisms to determine which drugs most effectively kill them
E)A laboratory value used to measure kidney function based on nitrogen levels in the blood
F)Total urine excreted over 24 hours that is collected for analysis

Question 58

Which of the following is a condition in which the renal pelvis and calyces become distended and dilated and begin to atrophy due to urine outflow obstruction?

A)hydronephrosis
B)renal calculus
C)tubular necrosis
D)renal colic

Question 59

Match each term with the correct definition.
UA

A)X-ray examination of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder after injection with contrast
B)Visual and microscopic analysis of a urine specimen
C)A laboratory value used to measure kidney function that is more specific than BUN
D)Testing microorganisms to determine which drugs most effectively kill them
E)A laboratory value used to measure kidney function based on nitrogen levels in the blood
F)Total urine excreted over 24 hours that is collected for analysis

Question 60

Which of the following is a term for pathological changes in renal tissue that destroy nephrons and impair kidney function?

A)nephrotic syndrome
B)hydronephrosis
C)interstitial cystitis
D)interstitial nephritis

Question 61

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
UI ___________________________

Question 62

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
SG ___________________________

Question 63

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
KUB ___________________________

Question 64

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
UC ___________________________

Question 65

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
C&S ___________________________

Question 66

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
ATN ___________________________

Question 67

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
ARF ___________________________

Question 68

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
I&O ___________________________

Question 69

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
Cath ___________________________

Question 70

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
UA ___________________________

Question 71

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
PKD ___________________________

Question 72

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
RP ___________________________