Ch. 18 Urinary System Review Questions Flashcards
Functions of the kidney include:
- ) removing waste products from the blood
- ) maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance
- ) secreting substances that affect blood pressure
a. 1 and 2
b. 1 and 3
c. 2 and 3
d. 1, 2, and 3
1, 2, and 3
How much urine is excreted by the kidneys each day?
1-2 Liters
What is secreted by the suprarenal glands?
Epinephrine
Which of the following is true regarding the kidneys?
a. the left kidney is longer and narrower than the right
b. the left kidney is lower than the right
c. the right kidney is longer and narrower than the left
d. both kidneys are the same length and width
a. The left kidney is longer and narrower than the right kidney
For which body habitus will the kidneys lie at the highest level?
Hypersthenic
How much will the kidneys drop in the change from the supine to the upright position?
2 inches
The cluster of blood capillaries contained within the capsule of a nephron is called the:
Glomerulus
What serves as the filter for the blood in the kidney?
The glomerulus
The cup-shaped recesses in the center of each kidney that receive the urine from the collecting ducts are called the:
Calyces
Where do the ureters lie in relation to the peritoneum?
Behind the peritoneum
What serves as the reservoir for urine?
Urinary bladder
How much fluid can the adult bladder hold?
500 mL
Where do the ureters enter the bladder?
The posterior wall
How long is the urethra in the female?
1.5 inches
The technique of injecting contrast media into a vein and taking radiographs of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder is termed:
Intravenous urography
In some radiography procedures involving the urinary system, the contrast medium is introduced against the normal flow. This is termed:
Retrograde
A radiographic examination of the urinary bladder is termed:
Cystography
For which of the following anatomical areas is the retrograde technique used?
- ) bladder
- ) lower ureters
- ) urethra
1, 2, and 3
The concentration of iodine in ionic contrast media is:
50-70%
Which of the following is true regarding nonionic contrast media?
- ) cost is higher
- ) less likely to cause a reaction
- ) less is necessary for the injection
1 and 2
The common reactions to contrast media include:
- ) warmth
- ) flushing
- ) anaphylactic reaction
1 and 2
Significant reactions to contrast media include:
- ) nausea
- ) vomiting
- ) edema of the respiratory mucous membrane
1, 2, and 3
The vast majority of all reactions to contrast media occur within how many minutes after injection?
5 minutes
Preparation of the patient for an IVU includes:
- Light evening meal
- A non-gas forming laxative
- NPO after midnight
The exposure technique used for an IVU should have sufficient contrast and density to clearly demonstrate the:
- ) outline of the kidneys
- ) lower border of the liver
- ) lateral margin of the psoas muscle
1, 2, and 3
Which of the following must be available during an IVU?
- ) nurse
- ) radiologist
- ) emergency cart
2 and 3
Where is the compression applied during an IVU?
Distal ends of the ureters
Compression should not be used during an IVU if the patient has:
- ) an iodine allergy
- ) an aneurysm
- ) a colostomy
2 and 3
The respiration phase for all exposures made during an IVU is:
Expiration
Contraindications for intravenous urography include:
- ) anuria
- ) renal failure
- ) elderly patients
1 and 2
Within how many minutes does contrast medium appear in the pelvicalyceal system?
2-8