chapter 9

Question 1

urinalysis

Answer 1

root word: urin- urine

suffix: alysis- study of the parts

definition: the examination of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements

Question 2

bladder ultrasound

Answer 2

the use of a handheld ultra sound transducer to look for stones or for elevation of the bladder by an enlarged prostate and to measure the residual amount of urine remaining in the bladder after urination

Question 3

urinary catheterization

Answer 3

the insertion of a tube into the bladder to procure a sterile specimen for diagnostic purposes. it is also used to drain urine from the bladder when the patient is unable to urinate for other reasons

Question 4

cystoscopy

Answer 4

combining form: cyst/o- bladder

suffix: scopy- visual examination

definition: the visual examination of the urinary bladder with the use of a specialized type of endoscope known as a cystoscope.

Question 5

voiding cystourethrography

Answer 5

combining form: cyst/o- bladder, urethr/o- urethra

suffix: graphy- process of producing a picture or record

definition: a diagnostic procedure in which a fluoroscope is used to examine the flow of urine from the bladder and through the urethra

Question 6

computed tomography (CT scan)

Answer 6

more commonly used as a primary tool for evaluation of the urinary system because it can be rapidly performed and provides additional imaging of the abdomen which may reveal other potential sources for the patients symptoms

Question 7

glomerular filtration rate

Answer 7

a blood test to check how well the kidneys are functioning at filtering blood. this test can help diagnose chronic kidney disease and failure

Question 8

cystography

Answer 8

combining form: cyst/o- bladder

suffix: graphy- process of producing a picture or record

definition: a radiographic, or xray, examination of the bladder after a contrast medium is instilled via a urethral catheter

Question 9

intravenous pyelography

Answer 9

combining form: pyel/o- renal pelvis

suffix: graphy- process of producing a picture or record

definition: a radiographic study of the kidneys and ureters, a contrast medium is administered intravenously to clearly define these structures in the resulting image, this test is used to diagnose changes in the urinary tract resulting from nephroliths, infections, enlarged prostate, tumors, and internal injuries after an abdominal trauma.

Question 10

KUB (kidneys, ureters, bladder)

Answer 10

a radiographic study without the use of a contrast medium, and is used to detect bowel obstructions and nephroliths, and does not show the ureters