NR 507 Exam (Latest 2023 - 2024) New Full Questions and Answers ( Included ) 100% Correct
- Which of the following can help to prevent a UTI?
- Use spermicides during sexual intercourse
- Taking more Vitamin D
- Douching to prevent the growth of bacteria
D. Increase water consumption: D. Increase water consumption
Water consumption prevents UTI as it keeps bacteria flushed out of the urinary tract.
2. A symptom of a lower urinary tract infection includes:
- Fever
- Urgency
- Flank pain
D. Decreased Urination: B. Urgency is a symptom of lower tract UTI.
- Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
- Pregnancy
- Perimenopause
- Marathon running
D. Frequent showering: A. Pregnancy is a risk factor the development of a UTI.
- Women are at a higher risk for the development of a UTI because of having a shorter urethra.
True False: True, women have a shorter urethra that puts them at higher risk for devel- oping a UTI.
- Which of the following is true regarding a complicated urinary tract infec- tion?
- It is usually asymptomatic
- Bacteria is located mostly in the lower urinary tract
- Is associated with young adults
- Can be caused by a structural urinary tract disorder: D. A complicated UTI can be caused by a
structural issue in the urinary tract.
6. UTI Risk Factors: Pregnancy Women
short ureter Decreased estrogen in post-menopausal women Sexual intercourse Use of spermicide Indwelling urinary catheterization 1 / 2
7. UTI Lower vs. Upper Tract Disorders: Upper Urinary Tract Disorder
When bacteria ascend from the bladder (lower urinary organs) to the kidney. Classic triad: vomiting, flank pain and fever.
Upper Urinary Tract Symptoms:
All the symptoms associated with cystitis including Fever Flank pain Costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness Nausea Vomiting Malaise
Condtion of Upper UTI Pyelonephritis.
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms:
Urgency Burning on urination Frequency Dysuria Suprapubic Pain Cloudy urine Odorous.
Condition of Lower UTI Cystitis Urethritis
8. Urethritis: The infection occurs at the opening of the urethra
9. Cystitis: Denotes a bladder infection
10. Pyelonephritis: Inflammation of kidneys
11. Diagnostic UTI: Urine dipstick
Urinalysis - used to diagnose a UTI Urine Culture & Sensitivity
- Urine Dipstick: -Urine Dipstick can be observed for the presence of leukocyte esterase and nitrites.
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-A urine dipstick can be performed to identify hematuria, proteinuria, and the presence of nitrites. The presence of nitrites i.s highly specific for bacterial infection -Note that an individual can have a negative urine dipstick but still present with signs and symptoms of a UTI. If this is the case, then the NP can send the urine for a culture and sensitivity (C&S) test and microscopy.