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WorksheetsCHAPTER 9 TEST - THE URINARY SYSTEM
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
What does hyperplasia mean in the term benign prostatic hyperplasia?
relating to spaces within a tissue or organ
an increase in cell numbers usually associated with tumor growth
disease or damage to a nerve
abnormal passage between two organs
Where is a ureterolith located?
within the bladder
within the kidney
within the prostate
within the ureter
Which combining form means urinary bladder?
lith/o
vesic/o
pyel/o
glomerul/o
Which is a rare cancer that affects young children?
Wilms tumor
ectopic kidney
renal cell carcinoma
renal colic
Why would a physician perform extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy on a patient?
to surgically remove a nephrolith
to remove a nephrolith from the ureter
to repair a defect in the bladder
to break up a kidney stone
What term means the presence of stones in the kidney?
cystitis
cystocele
nephrolithiasis
edema
Which is a general term for any disease of the kidney?
chronic kidney disease
nephropathy
nephrotic syndrome
acute renal failure
Jasper Banks has been on medication for several years to manage the gradual loss of renal function of his kidneys. Which term describes his progressive loss of renal function?
chronic kidney disease
nephropathy
nephrotic syndrome
acute renal failure
The results of Wanda Baker's urinalysis reveal high levels of protein in her urine. Which term best describes her condition?
hypoproteinemia
nephropathy
nephrotic syndrome
hyperproteinuria
Which term means inflammation of the bladder?
cystitis
cystocele
nephrolithiasis
edema
Which form of dialysis filters waste products directly from the patient's blood?
peritoneal dialysis
continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
nephrolithiasis
hemodialysis
What does fistula mean in the term vesicovaginal fistula?
relating to spaces within a tissue or organ
an increase in cell numbers associated with tumor growth
disease or damage to a nerve
abnormal passage between two organs
What is the term for a disorder caused by the compression of the urethra in a male patient?
prostatisim
cystocele
prostate cancer
benign prostatic hyperplasia
Which term describes a toxic condition where waste products end up in the stool?
u
azotemia
anuria
dysuria
Five-year-old Harper Re's parents are concerned by his frequent problems with nocturnal enuresis. Which best describes Harper's condition?
excessive urination
Frequent nighttime urination
bed-wetting
painful urination
Which combining form means water?
lith/o
vesic/o
pyel/o
hydr/o
Which is true of a patient with diuresis?
The patient has an increased urine output.
The patient urinates frequently during the night.
The patient experiences incontinence while sleeping.
The patient experiences pain while urinating.
Which potentially fatal condition, characterized by a sudden onset and uremia, may be caused by severe infection, burns, or dehydration?
chronic kidney disease
nephropathy
nephrotic syndrome
acute renal failure
Which is true of a patient with nocturia?
The patient has an increased urine output.
The patient urinates frequently during the night.
The patient experiences incontinence while sleeping.
The patient experiences pain while urinating.
Willa French calls her doctor's office for an appointment, believing the pain and burning she feels when urinating are symptoms of a urinary tract infection. What term means difficult or painful urination?
uremia
azotemia
anuria
dysuria
What does pyonephrosis mean?
inflammation of the kidney
pus formation in the kidney
acute pain in the kidney
swelling of the kidney
Dr. Noyse diagnoses 40-year-old Padgett Wayne's acute pain as renal colic. What is the most likely cause of Padgett's pain?
Wilms tumor
ectopic kidney
edema
nephrolith
Why would a physician perform percutaneous nephrolithotomy on a patient?
to surgically remove a nephrolith
to remove a nephrolith from the ureter
to repair a defect in the bladder
to break up a kidney stone
What does hypoproteinemia mean?
low protein levels in the blood
high protein levels in the blood
low protein levels in the urine
high protein levels in the urine
What term means bleeding from the urethra?
urethorrhagia
urosepsis
ureterorrhagia
urethrorrhea
Which term means an absence of urine formation by the kidneys?
uremia
azotemia
anuria
dysuria
What does the suffix -cele mean?
crush
urine
hernia
breakdown
Which urinary system function would be affected in a patient with a neurogenic bladder?
blood filtration
electrolyte balance
urine formation
urination
What does hydronephrosis mean?
inflammation of the kidney
pus formation in the kidney
acute pain in the kidney
swelling of the kidney
What does incontinence mean?
excessive urination
inability to control urination
lack of urine
painful urination
Patients are commonly asymptomatic when they have which common form of kidney cancer?
Wilms tumor
ectopic kidney
renal cell carcinoma
renal colic
Nan Gonzalez, who has been standing all day at her job, notices her ankles and feet appear puffy and swollen. Which is the term for Nan's condition?
cystitis
azotemia
nephrolithiasis
edema
What does nephr/o mean?
kidney
bladder
crush
stone
What does the suffix -uria mean?
crush
urine
hemia
breakdown
Where is a suprapubic catheter placed to reach the bladder?
through the urethra
through one of the kidneys
through one of the ureters
through the abdomen
