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The __________ are the central organs of the urinary system and are responsible for filtering wastes from the blood.

Kidneys

Glomerulonephritis is also referred to as __________ disease.

Bright's

What anatomical features in women can increase the pos-sibility of a UTI? a. A shorter urethra, close proximity of the anus to the urethral opening b. A longer urethra, smaller urinary bladder c. Longer ureters, larger urinary bladder d. A longer urethra, close proximity of the anus to the vagina

a. A shorter urethra, close proximity of the anus to the urethral opening

Which of the following has not been shown to be a preven-tive against UTIs in women? a. Taking a daily dose of 81 mg of aspirin b. Urinating soon after sexual intercourse c. Taking showers instead of baths d. Urinating when the urge occurs

a. Taking a daily dose of 81 mg of aspirin

__________ and __________ are genera of organisms that are usually associated with UTIs related to sexual activity.

Chlamydia and Mycoplasma

The urinary tract infection involving infection of the urinary bladder is called: a. Colitis b. Cystitis c. Phenylketonuria d. Toxoplasmosis

b. Cystitis

The following are typical symptoms of a UTI: a. Vomiting, blood in the urine b. Painful urination, cloudy urine c. Swollen abdomen, rapid heart rate d. Painful bowel movements, tightness in chest

b. Painful urination, cloudy urine

The group most susceptible to recurring UTIs is: a. Teen- aged boys b. Women c. Teen- aged girl d. Normally healthy elderly men

b. Women

Diagnosis of a UTI is a two- stage process that involves: a. Collecting a blood sample and conducting a physical examination of the bladder b. Exploratory surgery and radiation therapy c. Collecting a urine sample and testing for antibiotic sus-ceptibility of the organism d. Modifying the diet of the patient and conducting a physical examination of the urethra

c. Collecting a urine sample and testing for antibiotic sus-ceptibility of the organism

The method of collecting urine in which the patient washes the genital area and collects a midstream sample in a sterile container is called the __________ __________ procedure.

clean catch

__________ is a UTI that occurs in the urinary bladder.

cystitis

The primary bacterium responsible for most UTIs is: a. Staphylococcus aureus b. Bacillus subtilis c. Lactobacillus acidophilus d. Escherichia coli

d. Escherichia coli

The main organs/ structures of the urinary system are: a. Large intestine, stomach, esophagus, urinary bladder b. Small intestine, liver, urinary bladder, urethra c. Urethra, pancreas, liver, kidneys d. Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra

d. Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra

The urinary tract infection of the kidneys is called: a. Urethritis b. Cystitis c. Cellulitis d. Pyelonephritis

d. Pyelonephritis

An effective method for treating a UTI is: a. Flushing the urinary bladder with saline b. Low doses of laxatives c. Application of a cold pack over the abdomen d. Regimen of the antibiotic amoxicillin

d. Regimen of the antibiotic amoxicillin