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Chapter 10: Urinary System

Total questions: 108

Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins

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Date
1.

Which of the following terms would be used to describe the pathological condition of kidney stones?

a)

Nephrosis

b)

Pyelolithia

c)

Nephrolithiasis

d)

Pyelonephritis

2.

All of the following abbreviations are matched with the correct definition EXCEPT:

a)

ESRD: end-stage renal disease

b)

IVP: intravaginal prolapse

c)

KUB: kidney, ureter, bladder

d)

BPH: benign prostatic hypertrophy

3.

All of the following abbreviations are matched with the correct definition EXCEPT:

a)

RP: rectal prolapse

b)

TURP: transurethral resection of the prostate

c)

UA: urinalysis

d)

UTI: urinary tract infection

4.

After a urine specimen was analyzed by the laboratory, a patient was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. The laboratory analysis most likely noted:

a)

Fungal growth

b)

Nitrogen growth

c)

Bacterial growth

d)

Viral growth

5.

A female patient has a history of dysuria, frequency, and urgency. After a normal urinary analysis (UA), she was referred to a urologist for further evaluation. The urologist examined her bladder with a scope and subsequently diagnosed her with interstitial cystitis. The type of examination done was most likely a:

a)

Cystotomy

b)

Vesicoplasty

c)

Urethropexy

d)

Cystoscopy

6.

A patient diagnosed with a bladder infection is also said to have a:

a)

URI

b)

UTI

c)

KUB

d)

BPH

7.

A 65-year-old man with a history of chronic inflammation of the penile foreskin was admitted to the day surgery unit to undergo a circumcision. The medical problem being corrected is most likely:

a)

Uremia

b)

Urethritis

c)

Phimosis

d)

Enuresis

8.

Which of the following terms indicates a visual examination of the bladder?

a)

Vesicotomy

b)

Cystotome

c)

Cystoscopy

d)

Vesicectomy

9.

Which of the following terms indicates a surgical fixation of the ureter?

a)

Urethroplasty

b)

Ureteropexy

c)

Urrorrhaphy

d)

Ureteromegaly

10.

Which of the following terms would be used to describe a narrowing of the urethra?

a)

Ureterosclerosis

b)

Urethrostenosis

c)

Urethropariesis

d)

Ureteroplasty

11.

Which of the following terms would be used to describe a prolapse of the bladder?

a)

Cystopexy

b)

Vesicoplasty

c)

Cystoptosis

d)

Nephromegaly

12.

Vesicoplasty indicates:

a)

Visual examination of the urethra

b)

Surgical fixation of the bladder

c)

Surgical repair of the bladder

d)

Prolapse of the bladder

13.

Glomerulopathy is:

a)

A condition of the glomerulus

b)

A disease of the glomerulus

c)

The hardening of the glomerulus

d)

Bacteria in the glomerulus

14.

The term urinometer describes:

a)

An instrument for measuring urine

b)

A record of urine

c)

A specialist in the study of urine

d)

Measurement of urine

15.

The term pyelonephritis would be used to indicate:

a)

Specialist in the study of kidney disorders

b)

A condition of the kidneys

c)

Inflammation of the renal pelvis and kidney

d)

Pain in the kidneys

16.

The term peritoneal would be used to describe:

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17.

The term nephrotomy would be used to indicate:

a)

Surgical removal of the kidneys

b)

A mouthlike opening into the kidneys

c)

Cutting into the kidneys

d)

Visual examination of the kidneys

18.

The term anuric indicates:

a)

Pertaining to absence of urine

b)

Much production of urine

c)

Deficiency of urine

d)

Bacteria in urine

19.

The term dysuria describes:

a)

Deficient urine production

b)

Painful or difficult urination

c)

Blood in urine

d)

Pertaining to urination

20.

The term polyuria describes:

a)

Decreased urine production

b)

Blood in urine

c)

Pain in the urethra

d)

Much urine

21.

A patient is suffering from congestive heart failure, which causes fluid to build up in her lungs. To help her condition by getting rid of the excess fluid, the physician will most likely order a medication that causes:

a)

Enuresis

b)

Glycosuria

c)

Urolysis

d)

Diuresis

22.

A patient complains of lower back pain and dysuria. To diagnose the patient’s condition, the physician will most likely order which of the following first?

a)

Urinalysis

b)

Intravenous pyelography

c)

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

d)

Urolysis

23.

A patient had a urine specimen sent for a culture and sensitivity test. When the patient asks the nurse about the purpose of this test, the nurse’s best response is:

a)

It will tell us if you have a urinary tract infection.

b)

It will tell us how your kidney, ureters, and bladder are functioning.

c)

The results will help the physician know which antibiotic to prescribe for you.

d)

It will tell us about the nitrogen levels in your urine.

24.

24. A patient with which of the following conditions will typically complain of pain?

a)

Myocardial infarction

b)

Hypertension

c)

Diabetes mellitus

d)

Hyperlipidemia

25.

The suffix in the term pyelogram means:

a)

Recording instrument

b)

Measuring instrument

c)

Visual examination

d)

Record

26.

All of the following abbreviations indicate a urinary tract disorder EXCEPT:

a)

ATN

b)

BUN

c)

VUR

d)

UTI

27.

Which of the following procedures involves microscopic examination of urine?

a)

AGN

b)

UA

c)

TURP

d)

PKD

28.

A patient with kidney stones may benefit from which of the following tests or procedures?

a)

Culture and sensitivity

b)

Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy

c)

Urinary catheterization

d)

Voiding cystourethrography

29.

Which of the following tests will most accurately help with the diagnosis of urinary retention?

a)

Bladder ultrasonography

b)

Blood urea nitrogen

c)

Hemodialysis

d)

Intravenous pyelography

30.

Which of the following terms would be used to indicate the absence of urine production?

a)

Oliguria

b)

Anuria

c)

Polyuria

d)

Nocturia

31.

The suffix in the term ureterolithiasis means:

a)

Narrowing

b)

Formation

c)

Pathological condition

d)

Abnormal condition

32.

All of the following combining forms indicate sugar EXCEPT:

a)

gluc/o

b)

glyc/o

c)

glomerul/o

33.

Which of the following combining forms indicates pus?

a)

pyel/o

b)

meat/o

c)

py/o

d)

azot/o

34.

Which of the following combining forms indicates stone?

a)

lith/o

b)

azot/o

c)

cyst/o

d)

olig/o

35.

Which of the following combining forms indicates deficiency?

a)

nephr/o

b)

vesic/o

c)

pyel/o

d)

olig/o

36.

Nocturia means:

a)

Absence of urine

b)

Urination at night

c)

Movement of urine

d)

Resembling urine

37.

The term ureteroscope describes:

a)

Visualization of the urethra

b)

Instrument used to view the ureter

c)

Mouthlike opening into the ureter

d)

Recording of the urethra

38.

Which of the following conditions involves the obstruction of urine outflow?

a)

Glycosuria

b)

Phimosis

c)

Hydronephrosis

d)

Wilm’s tumor

39.

All of the following abbreviations indicate a procedure EXCEPT:

a)

HD

b)

IVP

c)

VCUG

d)

BNO

40.

Which combining form indicates renal pelvis?

a)

pelv/i

b)

pyel/o

c)

peritone/o

d)

py/o

41.

41. Which combining form indicates kidney?

a)

nephr/o

b)

hepat/o

c)

cardi/o

d)

gastr/o

42.

Which combining form indicates nitrogenous compounds?

a)

meat/o

b)

azot/o

c)

nephr/o

d)

vesic/o

43.

Which combining form indicates bladder?

a)

cyst/o

b)

ur/o

c)

urethr/o

d)

urin/o

44.

Which combining form indicates stone?

a)

keton/o

b)

peritone/o

c)

lith/o

d)

glomerul/o

45.

Which combining form indicates night?

a)

nephr/o

b)

noct/o

c)

ur/o

d)

olig/o

46.

Which of the following is an inflammation of the bladder caused by bacterial infection, commonly coexisting with bacterial urethritis, both of which together constitute a urinary tract infection (UTI), sometimes referred to as bladder infection?

a)

Bacterial cystitis

b)

Pyelonephritis

c)

Urinary tract infection

d)

Acute glomerulonephritis

47.

The term for the abnormal secretion of large amounts of urine is:

a)

Enuresis

b)

Uremia

c)

Diuresis

d)

Vesicoureteral reflux

48.

Which of the following is a term for pathological changes in renal tissue that destroy nephrons and impair kidney function?

a)

Nephrotic syndrome

b)

Hydronephrosis

c)

Interstitial cystitis

d)

Interstitial nephritis

49.

The term for the need to urinate more often than normal is:

a)

Frequency

b)

Nocturia

c)

Polyuria

d)

Dysuria

50.

Which of the following is a condition in which the glomeruli suffer gradual, progressive, destructive changes, with resulting loss of kidney function?

a)

Diabetic nephropathy

b)

Chronic glomerulonephritis

c)

End-stage renal disease

d)

Renal failure

51.

Which of the following is a condition in which the renal pelvis and calyces become distended and dilated and begin to atrophy due to urine outflow obstruction?

a)

Hydronephrosis

b)

Renal calculus

c)

Tubular necrosis

d)

Renal colic

52.

During her annual health check with her nurse practitioner, Mrs. Tran states that she has recently been experiencing involuntary leakage of urine when she laughs, coughs, or sneezes. Her symptoms are most consistent with which of the following disorders?

a)

Enuresis

b)

Polyuria

c)

Stress incontinence

d)

Nocturia

53.

Mrs. Fernandez tells her physician that she has been having pain in her abdomen and lower pelvic area. To gather further information, the physician orders a KUB, an x-ray procedure that specifically looks at the:

a)

Kidney, uterus, and bowel

b)

Kidney stones, urine, and blood

c)

Kyphosis, uremia, and bones

d)

Kidney, ureter, and bladder

54.

Ms. Johansen has had chronic complaints of frequency, urgency, dysuria, and intermittent low-back and pelvic pain. She was initially treated with antibiotics for a presumed urinary tract infection (UTI), without any relief. Cystoscopy reveals that she has chronic inflammation of her bladder lining. This is most consistent with which of the following diagnoses?

a)

Urinary retention

b)

Interstitial cystitis

c)

Interstitial nephritis

d)

Uremia

55.

Which of the following terms describes involuntary urination during sleep?

a)

A. Enuresis

b)

B. Diuresis

c)

C. Glycosuria

d)

D. Uremia

56.

A patient with which of the following conditions will typically complain of pain?

(a)  

57.

All of the following conditions involve inflammation EXCEPT:

a)

Bacterial cystitis

b)

Pyelonephritis

c)

Glomerulonephritis

d)

Hydronephrosis

58.

Which of the following conditions involves disruption in urine flow?

a)

Glomerulonephritis

b)

Phimosis

c)

Hydronephrosis

d)

Wilms’ tumor

59.

Which of the following procedures involves microscopic examination of urine?

a)

Acute glomerulonephritis (AGN)

b)

Urinalysis (UA)

c)

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

d)

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD)

60.

A patient with kidney stones may benefit from which of the following tests or procedures?

a)

Culture and sensitivity

b)

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy

c)

Urinary catheterization

d)

Voiding cystourethrography

61.

Which of the following tests will most accurately help with the diagnosis of urinary retention?

a)

Bladder ultrasonography

b)

Blood urea nitrogen

c)

Hemodialysis

d)

Intravenous pyelography

62.

All of the following abbreviations indicate a urinary tract disorder EXCEPT:

a)

ATN

b)

BUN

c)

VUR

d)

UTI

63.

Which of the following terms would be used to describe blood in the urine?

a)

Bacteriuria

b)

Hematuria

c)

Pyuria

d)

Oliguria

64.

Which of the following terms would be used to describe sugar in the blood?

a)

Glycosuria

b)

Glucogenesis

c)

Glucosuria

65.

Which of the following terms means pertaining to the bladder and urethra?

a)

Cystourethral

b)

Vesicourethral

c)

Cystourethritic

d)

Vesicouterine

66.

The term urostasis would be used to indicate:

a)

absence of urination

b)

cessation or stopping of urine

c)

movement of urine

d)

resembling urine

67.

The term nephrocentesis indicates:

a)

Surgical puncture of the kidney

b)

Hernia of the kidney

c)

Behind the kidney

d)

Hardening of the kidney

68.

Choose the term that matches the description.

a)

Retroperitoneal space

b)

Micturition reflex

c)

Kidneys

d)

Medulla

e)

Urine

69.

Choose the term that matches the description.

a)

Urethra

b)

Retroperitoneal space

c)

Micturition reflex

d)

Kidneys

e)

Urine

70.

Choose the term that matches the description.

a)

Urine

b)

Kidneys

c)

Nephrons

d)

Retroperitoneal space

e)

Micturition reflex

71.

Choose the term that matches the description.

a)

Glomerulus

b)

Micturition reflex

c)

Retroperitoneal space

d)

Kidneys

e)

Urine

72.

Choose the term that matches the description. 122. The area where all of the calyces join

a)

Micturition reflex

b)

Renal pelvis

c)

Urine

d)

Retroperitoneal space

e)

Kidneys

73.

Choose the term that matches the description.

a)

Urine

b)

Kidneys

c)

Retroperitoneal space

d)

Medulla

e)

Micturition reflex

74.

Choose the term that matches the description.

a)

Kidneys

b)

Urine

c)

Micturition reflex

d)

Medulla

e)

Retroperitoneal space

75.

Choose the term that matches the description.

a)

Micturition reflex

b)

Bladder

c)

Retroperitoneal space

d)

Kidneys

e)

Urine

76.

Choose the term that matches the description.

a)

Micturition reflex

b)

Renal failure

c)

Kidneys

d)

Urine

e)

Retroperitoneal space

77.

Choose the term that matches the description.

a)

Urine

b)

Kidneys

c)

Retroperitoneal space

d)

Micturition reflex

e)

Medulla

78.

Choose the term that matches the description.

a)

Micturition reflex

b)

Urine

c)

Kidneys

d)

Ureters

e)

Retroperitoneal space

79.

Choose the term that matches the description.

a)

Hemodialysis

b)

Kidneys

c)

Retroperitoneal space

d)

Urine

e)

Micturition reflex

80.

Choose the term that matches the description. 130. The kidneys produce an average of 1 to 2 liters of this each day

a)

Urine

b)

Kidneys

c)

Micturition reflex

d)

Retroperitoneal space

e)

Medulla

81.

Choose the term that matches the description. 131. The kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra

a)

Micturition reflex

b)

Urine

c)

Kidneys

d)

Urinary system

e)

Retroperitoneal space

82.

132. Sugar

a)

Glucose

b)

Sucrose

c)

Fructose

d)

Lactose

83.

A process by which blood is filtered through the patient’s own membrane in the abdominal cavity to remove excess fluid and wastes

a)

Peritoneal dialysis

b)

Hemodialysis

c)

Plasmapheresis

d)

Ultrafiltration

84.

High blood pressure and type 2 diabetes are the most common causes

a)

Chronic kidney disease (CKD)

b)

Asthma

c)

Osteoporosis

d)

Migraine

85.

Fluid that has been filtered by the walls of the glomerulus and Bowman’s capsule

a)

Filtrate

b)

Plasma

c)

Urine

d)

Lymph

86.

Used to measure the acid-base balance that ranges from 0 to 14

a)

pH

b)

litmus paper

c)

thermometer

d)

barometer

87.

The ions in bodily fluids

a)

Electrolytes

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Lipids

d)

Hormones

88.

Location in the back of the abdominal cavity

a)

Retroperitoneal

b)

Peritoneal

c)

Subcutaneous

d)

Intrathoracic

89.

Provide the meaning of the abbreviation. 139. UTI ___

a)

Urinary Tract Infection

b)

Upper Thoracic Injury

c)

Uterine Tissue Inflammation

d)

Ultrasound Therapy Imaging

90.

Passageway for final urine elimination and emptying of the bladder.

(a)  

91.

Microscopic structures located primarily within the outer cortex of the kidneys.

(a)  

92.

Capillary cluster within the Bowman's capsule.

(a)  

93.

The area where all of the calyces join.

(a)  

94.

The urge to urinate.

(a)  

95.

The key organs of the urinary system.

(a)  

96.

A flexible, muscular container for urine.

(a)  

97.

The acidity or alkalinity in the blood.

(a)  

98.

The innermost part of the kidney.

(a)  

99.

Long, narrow tubes that drain urine from the renal pelvis to the urinary bladder.

(a)  

100.

A process by which blood is filtered through a special membrane in a machine to remove excess fluid and wastes.

(a)  

101.

The kidneys produce an average of 1 to 2 liters of this each day.

(a)  

102.

Sugar

(a)  

103.

A process by which blood is filtered through the patient's own membrane in the abdominal cavity to remove excess fluid and wastes.

(a)  

104.

High blood pressure and type 2 diabetes are the most common cause.

(a)  

105.

Fluid that has been filtered by the walls of the glomerulus and Bowman's Capsule.

(a)  

106.

Used to measure the acid-base that ranges from 0-14.

(a)  

107.

The ions in bodily fluids.

(a)  

108.

Location in the back of the abdominal cavity.

(a)