Deck 19: Infections of the Urinary System

Question 1

The primary bacterium responsible for most UTIs is

A)Staphylococcus aureus.
B)Bacillus subtilis.
C)Lactobacillus acidophilus.
D)Escherichia coli.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The __________ are the central organs of the urinary system and are responsible for filtering wastes from the blood.

Answer 2

kidneys

Question 3

Two parasites that cause urinary tract infections are

A)Plasmodium and Borrelia burgdorferi.
B)Schistosoma haematobium and Trichomonas vaginalis.
C)Giardia lamblia and Treponema pallidum.
D)Plasmodium falciparum and Giardia lamblia.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The main organs/structures of the urinary system are the

A)large intestine, stomach, esophagus, and urinary bladder.
B)small intestine, liver, urinary bladder, and urethra.
C)urethra, pancreas, liver, and kidneys.
D)kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra.

Question 5

The group most susceptible to recurring UTIs is

A)teen-aged boys.
B)women.
C)teen-aged girls.
D)normally healthy elderly men.

Question 6

What anatomical features in women can increase the possibility of a UTI?

A)A shorter urethra, close proximity of the anus to the urethral opening
B)A longer urethra, smaller urinary bladder
C)Longer ureters, larger urinary bladder
D)A longer urethra, close proximity of the anus to the vagina

Question 7

The following are typical symptoms of a UTI

A)Vomiting, blood in the urine
B)Painful urination, cloudy urine
C)Swollen abdomen, rapid heart rate
D)Painful bowel movements, tightness in chest

Question 8

Ureteric stenosis in kidney transplant patients has been associated with

A)E.coli.
B)polyomaviruses.
C)fungi.
D)helminths.

Question 9

__________ and __________ are genera of organisms that are usually associated with UTIs related to sexual activity.

Question 10

An effective method for treating a UTI is

A)flushing the urinary bladder with saline.
B)low doses of laxatives.
C)application of a cold pack over the abdomen.
D)regimen of antibiotic amoxicillin.

Question 11

The most common fungus causing urinary tract infections is

A)Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
B)Rhizopus.
C)Candida albicans.
D)Microsporum.

Question 12

In the urinary system,cytomegalovirus infections are typically associated with

A)kidney transplant failure.
B)cystitis.
C)nephritis.
D)urethritis.

Question 13

The urinary tract infection involving infection of the urinary bladder is called

A)colitis.
B)cystitis.
C)phenylketonuria.
D)toxoplasmosis.

Question 14

Diagnosis of a UTI is a two-stage process that involves

A)collecting a blood sample and conducting a physical examination of the bladder.
B)exploratory surgery and radiation therapy.
C)collecting a urine sample and testing for antibiotic susceptibility of the organism.
D)modifying the diet of the patient and conducting a physical examination of the urethra.

Question 15

The organism that is primarily responsible for causing cystitis is ___________________________.

Question 16

Which of the following has not been shown to be preventive against UTIs in women?

A)Taking a daily dose of 81 mg of aspirin
B)Urinating soon after sexual intercourse
C)Taking showers instead of baths
D)Urinating when the urge occurs

Question 17

Glomerulonephritis is also called

A)Bright's disease.
B)Chagas' disease.
C)Urethritis.
D)Gastroenteritis.

Question 18

A urinary tract infection of the kidneys is called

A)urethritis.
B)cystitis.
C)cellulitis.
D)pyelonephritis.

Question 19

The presence of bacteria in the urine is called

A)toxemia.
B)bacteriuria.
C)mycoses.
D)urethritis.

Question 20

The method of collecting urine in which the patient washes the genital area and collects a midstream sample in a sterile container is called the __________ procedure.

Question 21

For patients with a catheter,the best measures to prevent a UTI are frequent cleaning and __________.

Question 22

The reverse flow of urine from the bladder up the ureters and back into the kidneys is called __________.

Question 23

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
a.Staphylococcus epidermidis
b.Polyomaviruses JC and BK
c.Mycoplasma
d.Adenovirus
e.Pseudomonas aeruginosa
f.Leptospira
g.Trichomonas
Zoonotic spirochete

Question 24

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
a.Staphylococcus epidermidis
b.Polyomaviruses JC and BK
c.Mycoplasma
d.Adenovirus
e.Pseudomonas aeruginosa
f.Leptospira
g.Trichomonas
Cystitis

Question 25

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
a.Staphylococcus epidermidis
b.Polyomaviruses JC and BK
c.Mycoplasma
d.Adenovirus
e.Pseudomonas aeruginosa
f.Leptospira
g.Trichomonas
Acute necrotizing tubulointestinal nephritis

Question 26

Glomerulonephritis is also referred to as __________.

Question 27

The tissues of the urethra become thinner and more fragile in older women because of a decrease in __________,thus increasing the chance of an opportunistic infection.

Question 28

Statistics indicate that the rate of UTIs in women increases with __________ and __________.

Question 29

The current drug of choice to treat viral urinary infections is __________.

Question 30

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
a.Staphylococcus epidermidis
b.Polyomaviruses JC and BK
c.Mycoplasma
d.Adenovirus
e.Pseudomonas aeruginosa
f.Leptospira
g.Trichomonas
Hemorrhagic cystitis

Question 31

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
a.Staphylococcus epidermidis
b.Polyomaviruses JC and BK
c.Mycoplasma
d.Adenovirus
e.Pseudomonas aeruginosa
f.Leptospira
g.Trichomonas
Urethritis