CMA urinary testing

The student presented at her doctor’s office with complaints of dysuria, urinary frequency, and lower abdominal discomfort. Upon examination, the doctor discovered that the student’s hygiene was inadequate. Which organism most likely caused the student’s symptoms?

• E. coli

• Clostridium difficile

• Staphylococcus

• Streptococcus

The Bowman's capsule, proximal convoluted tubule, and loop of Henle are all parts of a:

• bladder

• nephron

• pelvis

• ureter

Which structure is a hollow muscular sac?

• Bladder

• kidney

• ureter

• urethra

The functional unit of the kidney is the:

• aldosterone

• bladder

• nephron

• renin

The medical term for excessive urination is:

• incontinence

• nocturia

• oliguria

• polyuria

Urine leaves the kidney by way of the:

• nephron

• urethra

• ureter

• bladder

The patient in chronic renal failure is treated with hemodialysis. What renal function does hemodialysis replace?

• filtration

• hormone control

• nervous system

• peristalsis

Dehydration has a direct effect on

urine formation. The proximal convoluted tubules are responsible for

correcting the water imbalance found with dehydration. What is this process

called?

• diffusion

• filtration

• reabsorption

• secretion

Mr. Burns had a stroke and has been urinating involuntarily. What is this condition called?

• cystitis

• glomerulonephritis

• incontinence

• pyuria

Jeremy is on the cross country team at school. He notices that after practice his urine is dark amber-colored and he is voiding very small amounts. Jeremy is experiencing:

• cystitis

• dehydration

• enuresis

• polyuria