Deck 12: Urinary Pathologies

Question 1

Which term means blood in the urine that is often due to a kidney or bladder infection?

A)Pyuria
B)Hematuria
C)Dysuria
D)Polyuria

Answer 1

Hematuria

Question 2

Women are more vulnerable to urinary tract infections because they:

A)are more prone to kidney infections.
B)are more prone to cysts.
C)have a short urethra that is close to the anus.
D)sit on toilet seats.

Answer 2

have a short urethra that is close to the anus.

Question 3

Which condition is a slowly progressive and irreversible disease wherein the kidneys become riddled with thousands of multiple grapelike cysts?

A)Pyelonephritis
B)Glomerulonephritis
C)Nephrotic syndrome
D)Polycystic kidney disease

Answer 3

Polycystic kidney disease

Question 4

Most urinary tract infections are caused by which type of pathogen?

A)Fungi
B)Bacteria
C)Protozoa
D)Viruses

Question 5

Which term means the loss of voluntary control of the urinary bladder?

A)Incontinence
B)Urethritis
C)Filtration
D)Glomerulonephritis

Question 6

Massage considerations for a client who has a history of kidney stones but is now without current signs or symptoms include:

A)knowing cautions are unnecessary.
B)reducing treatment time to 30 minutes.
C)avoiding vigorous movement such as percussion over the low back.
D)using lighter-than-normal pressure to prevent fatiguing.

Question 7

Which condition is caused by damage to the glomerulus, usually from a local or systemic disease?

A)Kidney stones
B)Urethritis
C)Nephrotic syndrome
D)Bladder cancer

Question 8

Which term means inflammation of the kidney's glomeruli?

A)Polycystic kidney disease
B)Urethritis
C)Renal calculi
D)Glomerulonephritis

Question 9

Which of the following choices is not a sign or symptom of cystitis?

A)Numbness in the suprapubic region and lower back
B)Blood in urine
C)Pain in the lateral hip area
D)Sweet odor to urine

Question 10

Which term means an infection of one or more structures of the urinary system?

A)Urinary tract infection
B)Polycystic kidney disease
C)Urinary incontinence
D)Nephrotic syndrome

Question 11

Which term means inflammation of the urinary bladder?

A)Pyelonephritis
B)Urethritis
C)Cystitis
D)Hepatitis

Question 12

Which method is a type of blood filtration usually provided in a hospital setting or a dialysis center?

A)Chemotherapy
B)Lithotripsy
C)Peritoneal dialysis
D)Hemodialysis

Question 13

Which term is used to denote that only 10% or less of renal function remains?

A)Renal insufficiency
B)Renal dysfunction
C)End-stage renal failure
D)Renal crisis

Question 14

Which action is not a common treatment modification for clients with nonacute disorders of the bladder and urinary tract?

A)Position the client for comfort.
B)Suggest that the client void before massage.
C)Avoid the lumbar and abdominopelvic areas.
D)Apply vigorous percussion near the kidney.

Question 15

What is the purpose of Kegel exercises?

A)Tone the muscles of the pelvic floor.
B)Increase the filtration rate of the kidneys.
C)Push urine through the urethra faster.
D)Assist the kidneys in controlling blood pressure.

Question 16

Failure of the kidneys to adequately perform their physiologic functions is called renal:

A)congestion.
B)failure.
C)nephrosis.
D)stones.

Question 17

Which term means an inflammatory condition of one or both kidneys?

A)Pyelonephritis
B)Urethritis
C)Cystitis
D)Hepatitis

Question 18

Which condition is a common sign or symptom of kidney disorders?

A)Hypoglycemia
B)Jaundice
C)Hypertension
D)Gallstones

Question 19

Characterized by painful urination, which term means inflammation of the urethra?

A)Urethritis
B)Glomerulonephritis
C)Nephritis
D)Pyelonephritis

Question 20

Insufficient function of the kidneys may also affect which body function?

A)Synovial fluid production
B)Blood pressure
C)Bile concentration
D)Digestion