UTI QUIZ -Care Advantage
[Select the best answer] If the client has a fever and is nauseous or vomiting and a UTI is suspected, what should you do? A. Call the office for instruction B. Encourage the client to lay down and rest C. Call 911 D. Monitor the symptoms and see if things clear up
A.
[Select the best answer(s)] If a UTI is suspected, which of the following steps should be taken? A. Drink lots of water during the first 24 hours B. Urinate often; don't try to hold it C. Immediately go to the Hospital emergency department D. All of the above
A. B.
[Select the correct response(s)] what are the likely causes of a urinary tract infection? A. Not drinking enough fluids to "wash away" germs B. Improperly wiping to prevent feces from entering the urethra C. Holding urine too long D. The presence of kidney stones E. An enlarged prostate gland F. Having diabetes since the immune system is weakened
All of the above
[Select the best answer] Why are diabetics at a greater risk for having a UTI?
Because they have a weaker immune system
Which of the following is not a symptom of a urinary tract infection? A. The belly feels tender or heavy B. Urine is cloudy or smells bad C. A severe headache D. Pain on one side of the back under the ribs
C. A severe headache
[True or False] All UTIs are uncomfortable and will eventually go away over time with no special medical treatment.
False
[True or False] If the client has been prescribed antibiotics for a urinary tract infection, all of the medication should be taken as prescribed even if the symptoms disappear and the client is feeling better.
True
[True or False] Most urinary tract infections are easily curable if treated right away.
True
[True or False]Most urinary tract infections are kidney infections caused by bacteria in the urethra
True
[Fill in the blank] If a client with a UTI has a fever and chills and/or pain on one side of the back, this may indicate that the infection may have spread to the __________________.
kidneys