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What is the purpose of a catheter in relation to urinary retention?
What is the purpose of a catheter in relation to urinary retention?
- To drain the urine from the bladder to a collecting bag (correct)
- To treat urinary tract infections
- To diagnose hematuria
- To repair the bladder sphincter
What is the term for the presence of blood in the urine?
What is the term for the presence of blood in the urine?
- Glucosuria
- Ketosis
- Proteinuria
- Hematuria (correct)
What is the normal pH range of urine as determined by urinalysis?
What is the normal pH range of urine as determined by urinalysis?
- 4.5 to 8.0 (correct)
- 6.5 to 7.5
- 7.5 to 8.5
- 5.5 to 6.5
What is the term for the inability to empty the bladder?
What is the term for the inability to empty the bladder?
What is the term for the presence of protein in the urine?
What is the term for the presence of protein in the urine?
What is a common symptom of a kidney stone causing an obstruction of the ureter?
What is a common symptom of a kidney stone causing an obstruction of the ureter?
What is the term for the ability of the kidney tubules to concentrate the urine?
What is the term for the ability of the kidney tubules to concentrate the urine?
What is the name of the procedure that uses shock waves to break down kidney stones?
What is the name of the procedure that uses shock waves to break down kidney stones?
What is the term for the presence of blood in the urine?
What is the term for the presence of blood in the urine?
What is the surgical procedure to remove a kidney?
What is the surgical procedure to remove a kidney?
What is the name of the condition where the kidney pelvis is dilated and distended due to obstruction?
What is the name of the condition where the kidney pelvis is dilated and distended due to obstruction?
Which of the following diagnostic tests is used to diagnose poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis?
Which of the following diagnostic tests is used to diagnose poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis?
What is the name of the condition where the blood vessels in the kidneys are damaged, leading to kidney disease?
What is the name of the condition where the blood vessels in the kidneys are damaged, leading to kidney disease?
What is the primary action of furosemide (Lasix) in the body?
What is the primary action of furosemide (Lasix) in the body?
What is the purpose of Mannitol (intravenous) in medical treatment?
What is the purpose of Mannitol (intravenous) in medical treatment?
What is the major complication of peritoneal dialysis?
What is the major complication of peritoneal dialysis?
What is the purpose of hemodialysis?
What is the purpose of hemodialysis?
Which of the following is a symptom of kidney failure?
Which of the following is a symptom of kidney failure?
What is the primary function of the kidneys in regards to electrolyte balance?
What is the primary function of the kidneys in regards to electrolyte balance?
Which of the following diagnostic tests is used to visualize the lower urinary tract and perform biopsies?
Which of the following diagnostic tests is used to visualize the lower urinary tract and perform biopsies?
What is the primary function of diuretic drugs?
What is the primary function of diuretic drugs?
What is the definition of urinary tract infection (UTI)?
What is the definition of urinary tract infection (UTI)?
