NR 507 week 4-8 Exam (Latest 2024/ 2025
Update) Advanced Pathophysiology |
Questions and Verified Answers| 100%
Correct |Grade A – Chamberlain
Lower Urinary Tract Infections
A symptom of a lower urinary tract infection includes:
A. Fever
B. Urgency
C. Flank pain
D. Decreased Urination - ANSWER Urgency is a
symptom of lower tract UTI..
Urinary Tract Infection
Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of a urinary
tract infection (UTI)?
A. Perimenopause
B. Frequent showering
C. Pregnancy
D. Marathon running - ANSWER Pregnancy is a risk
factor the development of a UTI.
,Complicated Urinary Tract Infections
Which of the following is true regarding a complicated urinary tract
infection?
A. Can be caused by a structural urinary tract disorder
B. It is usually asymptomatic
C. Is associated with young adults
D. Bacteria is located mostly in the lower urinary tract - ANSWER
A complicated UTI can be caused by a structural issue in the urinary
tract.
Urinary Tract Infections
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.
,Preventing UTIs
Which of the following can help to prevent a UTI?
A. Use spermicides during sexual intercourse
B. Taking more Vitamin D
C. Douching to prevent the growth of bacteria
D. Increase water consumption - ANSWER Increase
water consumption. Water consumption prevents UTI as it keeps
bacteria flushed out of the urinary tract.
Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections (UTI) are commonly seen in clinical practice.
Bacteria from the gut can invade the urinary epithelium to cause
inflammation and infection anywhere along the urinary tract such as
the urethra, bladder, ureter, or kidney. Some individuals are
predisposed to developing a UTI. It is more common for women to
develop a UTI especially when pregnant, sexually active, during post-
menopause with estrogen-deficiency and when being treated with
antibiotics where the normal bacteria flora is diminished. Although less
common, men may develop a lower UTI. An upper UTI is less common
in men due to the longer urethra and ureter structures that make it
more difficult for bacteria to reach the kidney. An indwelling urinary
catheter can also contribute the development of a UTI. Finally,
, individuals who experience urinary obstruction, diabetes or neurogenic
bladder are also at risk for de - ANSWER
UTI Risk Factors
There are several risk factors that predispose individuals to the
development of a UTI. For women, pregnancy is a risk factor. During
pregnancy, progesterone relaxes smooth muscle that causes stasis of
urine, allowing the bacteria to colonize. Also, the female ureter is
shorter and allows for the entrance of bacteria into the urethra.
Post-menopausal women are also at risk for developing a UTI. The lack
of estrogen results in vaginal and urethral dryness that promotes an
environment for bacteria to grow. Sexual intercourse also contributes to
the development of a UTI where bacteria can be easily introduced into
the urethra. If spermicides are used during sexual intercourse, this also
puts the woman at risk for a UTI.
Indwelling urinary catheterization is also a major cause of a UTI,
especially in females. The catheter itself can introduce infections
directly into the bladder. The bacteria will coloni - ANSWER
Lower vs. Upper Tract Disorders
A UTI can be discussed in terms of its location. Note that a UTI can
occur anywhere along the urinary tract and can be associated with
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