Factors Contributing to Urinary Tract Infection in Older Adults Quiz
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What should the nurse do regarding fluid intake in a patient with a UTI?

  • Increase fluid intake regardless of cardiac status
  • Decrease fluid intake to avoid exacerbating the infection
  • Restrict fluid intake to prevent worsening kidney function
  • Monitor fluid intake and increase cautiously if cardiac status allows (correct)

    • What does a colony count greater than 100,000 CFU/mL of urine indicate?

  • An ongoing infection requiring treatment (correct)
  • A false positive result
  • No infection present
  • The need for further testing

    • When is the presence of any bacteria in urinary specimens considered clinically significant?

  • During suprapubic needle aspiration or straight catheterization (correct)
  • Only in catheterized specimens
  • During surgeries or cystoscopies
  • In patients with prolonged symptoms

    • What is the significance of pyuria in the context of UTI?

    <p>Can also be seen in other conditions like renal tuberculosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should have urine cultures obtained when bacteriuria is present?

    <p>All groups of patients listed in the text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to monitor kidney function in older adults with a UTI?

    <p>To adjust medication dosages accordingly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common organism responsible for urinary tract infections (UTIs) in older patients in the community or hospital?

    <p>E. coli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as a contributor to urinary tract infections in older adults?

    <p>History of smoking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In older adults with indwelling catheters, which organism is more likely to cause urinary tract infections?

    <p>Proteus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some early symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in older adults according to the text?

    <p>Burning, urgency, and fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of organisms are patients with a history of antibiotic treatment more likely to be infected with during a UTI?

    <p>Staphylococcus, Enterococcus, Salmonella</p> Signup and view all the answers

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