Ch 16 Test (Urinary System)

With nocturnal intermittent peritoneal dialysis (NIPD), there are ____ overnight exchanges.

• no more than two

• at least two

• no more than five

• at least six

Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder usually caused by an ascending organism introduced through the:

• navel.

• meatus.

• mouth or nose.

• anus.

In the male, the urethra is about ____ inches long.

• one and a half

• three

• six and a half

• eight

The major work of the urinary system is performed by the:

• bladder.

• ureters.

• kidneys.

• liver.

The involuntary loss of drops of urine is called:

• dribbling.

• frequency.

• hesitancy.

• urgency.

Before performing an intravenous pyelography (IVP), it is extremely important to determine if the patient has an allergic response to:

• penicillin.

• barium.

• sodium.

• iodine.

Which of the following is not possible during cystoscopy?

• kidney transplantation

• catheterization of the kidneys

• biopsy of a tumor

• removal of calculi in the bladder

Correctly identify the two types of dialysis.

• hemodialysis and dialyzing

• hemodialysis and peritoneal

• peritoneal and dialyzing

• peritoneal and shunt

Which of the following is not an initial symptom of chronic renal failure?

• hypotension

• listlessness

• dry mouth

• confusion

Which of the following is considered an invasive procedure?

• urinalysis

• catheterization

• X-ray of the abdomen

• intake-output measurement