Urinary System Assessment Quiz

Renal Dysfunction

• Dehydration, sepsis, and certain medications can cause renal dysfunction.

Removal of Urinary Calculi

• The surgical procedure for removing urinary calculi (kidney stones) is called lithotripsy.

Urine Output

• Polyuria, or increased urine output, is a manifestation of uncontrolled diabetes or diabetes insipidus.

Dietary Factors and Renal Problems

• A diet high in protein can result in temporary renal problems.

Family History of Renal Disorders

• A family history of polycystic kidney disease is significant in understanding renal disorders.

Health History Assessment for the Urinary System

• Asking about the client's occupation is NOT a component of the health history assessment for the urinary system.

Sudden Onset of Hypertension

• A sudden onset of hypertension in clients older than 50 years of age suggests renal artery stenosis.

Age Group for Adult Polycystic Kidney Disease

• Clinical evidence of adult polycystic kidney disease typically occurs in the 4th or 5th decade of life.

Characteristic Feature of Polycystic Kidney Disease

• The characteristic feature of polycystic kidney disease is the growth of numerous cysts on the kidneys.

Urinary Tract Infections

• Females are more commonly prone to urinary tract infections due to having a shorter urethra.

Test your knowledge of assessing the urinary system, including health history and physical examination components such as inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. Explore the indications for conducting an assessment of renal function.