NR 661-Urology
- A 44 year old female patient is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which
bacteria count collected via midstream, clean catch supports a diagnosis of UTI?
a. > 10,000 bacteria
b. >25,000 bacteria
c. >50,000 bacteria
d. >100,000 bacteria - A patient has been diagnosed with pyelonephritis. He probably will have:
a. costovertebral angle tenderness
b. a positive Murphys sign
c. burning with urination
d. pain which waxes and wanes - A patient has a urinary tract infection. What findings on urine dipstick best describes
a typical urinary tract infection?
a. positive leukocytes
b. positive nitrates
c. positive leukocytes, positive nitrates
d. positive nitrates and hematuria - A 26 year old female presents with flank pain that waxes and wanes. What finding on
urinalysis should direct the nurse practitioner’s next action?
a. Blood
b. Nitrates
c. Leukocytes
d. Calcium
- How long should a female patient with an uncomplicated UTI be treated with an oral
antibiotic?
a. 1 day
b. 3 days
c. 5 days
d. 7 days - An adolescent has suspected varicocele. He has dull scrotal pain that is relieved by:
a. standing
b. recumbency
c. having a bowel movement
d. elevation of the testicle - A 70 year old male patient is diagnosed with renal disease. Which activity will help
preserve kidney function?
a. 20 minutes of daily exercise
b. daily increase in water consumption
c. daily weights
d. avoidance of red meat