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What should be evaluated in a patient with a catheter who suddenly develops signs and symptoms of septic shock?
What should be evaluated in a patient with a catheter who suddenly develops signs and symptoms of septic shock?
- E. coli infection
- CAUTI
- Septicemia
- Urosepsis (correct)
Which group is affected more frequently by bacteriuria among older adults?
Which group is affected more frequently by bacteriuria among older adults?
- It depends on age
- Gender distribution is equal
- Women (correct)
- Men
What is the most common infection among older adults?
What is the most common infection among older adults?
- Gastrointestinal infection
- Respiratory infection
- Skin infection
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) (correct)
What contributes to the increased incidence of UTIs in older adults?
What contributes to the increased incidence of UTIs in older adults?
Which organism is most commonly seen in older patients with UTIs in the community or hospital?
Which organism is most commonly seen in older patients with UTIs in the community or hospital?
Which organism is more likely to infect patients with indwelling catheters?
Which organism is more likely to infect patients with indwelling catheters?
What is a common symptom of UTI in postmenopausal women and older adults?
What is a common symptom of UTI in postmenopausal women and older adults?
What is the significance of a colony count greater than 100,000 CFU/mL in urine cultures?
What is the significance of a colony count greater than 100,000 CFU/mL in urine cultures?
What is a common finding in patients with acute UTI regarding white blood cells in the urine?
What is a common finding in patients with acute UTI regarding white blood cells in the urine?
Which diagnostic tool is useful for detecting pyelonephritis or abscesses in UTI?
Which diagnostic tool is useful for detecting pyelonephritis or abscesses in UTI?
What is the primary mechanism that helps maintain the sterility of the bladder in preventing Lower Urinary Tract Infections?
What is the primary mechanism that helps maintain the sterility of the bladder in preventing Lower Urinary Tract Infections?
Which structures are involved in Upper Urinary Tract Infections?
Which structures are involved in Upper Urinary Tract Infections?
What percentage of all hospital-acquired infections are Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs)?
What percentage of all hospital-acquired infections are Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs)?
Which of the following is classified as a lower Urinary Tract Infection?
Which of the following is classified as a lower Urinary Tract Infection?
Which factor is a significant risk factor for developing Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs)?
Which factor is a significant risk factor for developing Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs)?
Why is the transurethral route the most common way for bacteria to enter the urinary tract?
Why is the transurethral route the most common way for bacteria to enter the urinary tract?
Why are symptoms of UTIs less common in older adults?
Why are symptoms of UTIs less common in older adults?
Which type of urinary tract infection is more likely to manifest with gram-negative sepsis and shock?
Which type of urinary tract infection is more likely to manifest with gram-negative sepsis and shock?
What distinguishes complicated UTIs from uncomplicated UTIs?
What distinguishes complicated UTIs from uncomplicated UTIs?
Which nursing diagnosis is most likely related to a patient with acute kidney injury or chronic kidney disease?
Which nursing diagnosis is most likely related to a patient with acute kidney injury or chronic kidney disease?
What is a potential collaborative problem associated with urinary tract infections?
What is a potential collaborative problem associated with urinary tract infections?
What is recommended to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections?
What is recommended to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections?
Which action is advised to reduce concentrations of pathogens at the urethral opening?
Which action is advised to reduce concentrations of pathogens at the urethral opening?
What voiding habit is recommended to prevent urinary tract infections?
What voiding habit is recommended to prevent urinary tract infections?
What is a precaution expressly recommended for women to prevent urinary tract infections?
What is a precaution expressly recommended for women to prevent urinary tract infections?
Which type of urinary tract infection is much less common?
Which type of urinary tract infection is much less common?
What can be a potential cause of upper urinary tract infections?
What can be a potential cause of upper urinary tract infections?
For recurrent urinary tract infections, what daily habit is recommended?
For recurrent urinary tract infections, what daily habit is recommended?
How do bacteria typically reach the kidneys to cause pyelonephritis?
How do bacteria typically reach the kidneys to cause pyelonephritis?
What is the trend regarding the duration of antibiotic therapy for uncomplicated UTIs in women?
What is the trend regarding the duration of antibiotic therapy for uncomplicated UTIs in women?
Levofloxacin used in treatment of uncomplicated UTI. this medication is of which of the followings?
Levofloxacin used in treatment of uncomplicated UTI. this medication is of which of the followings?
What type of antibiotic resistance is a reason for not using ampicillin or amoxicillin alone for UTI treatment?
What type of antibiotic resistance is a reason for not using ampicillin or amoxicillin alone for UTI treatment?
In which group of patients are longer medication courses typically indicated for UTI treatment?
In which group of patients are longer medication courses typically indicated for UTI treatment?
Which urinary analgesic agent is used for symptomatic relief in UTIs?
Which urinary analgesic agent is used for symptomatic relief in UTIs?
Why is Penicillin like ampicillin and amoxicillin not used alone for the treatment of UTI and pyelonephritis?
Why is Penicillin like ampicillin and amoxicillin not used alone for the treatment of UTI and pyelonephritis?
For which type of UTIs is Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole typically used?
For which type of UTIs is Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole typically used?
Which antibiotic is recommended for the treatment of Pyelonephritis among the following options?
Which antibiotic is recommended for the treatment of Pyelonephritis among the following options?
