GU Test Flashcards
This is the initial step of urine production in which fluids are dissolved and forced through the membrane
glomerular filtration
A surgical procedure done to correct the abnormality in which the urethral meatus is situated on the dorsum side of the penis is called
epispadias repair
Which of the following surgical procedures renders the male sterile
vasectomy
All of the following are used during a percutaneous nephrolithotomy, except for
lithotripter tub
Continuous irrigation proceeding a TURP is accomplished with what type of catheter? Hint–> ______________ cc; _________________ way, ________________ catheter
30-cc, three-way, Foley catheter
A condition in which the foreskin of the penis becomes stenosed making it difficult to retract
phimosis
What is the position of choice for a (TURB)?
Lithotomy
Placing an external catheter to drain the renal pelvis for temporary diversion of urinary drainage is done for which of the following procedures?
pyelostomy
When performing a penile implant, the cylinders are placed where?
penis
The term working element refers to the______.
resectoscope
Which prostatectomy procedure involves an incision into the bladder to remove the prostate en bloc?
suprapubic
This is the medical term for kidney stones.
renal calculi
This urinary diversion procedure is done when the ureters are brought out to the skin when bowel cannot be used.
cutaneous ureterostomy
This needle is used to get a biopsy of the prostate.
Tru-cut
Which disorder is marked by multiple fluid-filled benign cysts in the parenchyma of the kidney?
polycystic kidney disease
This is the functional unit in the kidney.
nephrons
A fistula forming between the vagina and bladder is termed which of the following?
vesicovaginal
How should kidney stones be sent to the lab?
dry, specimen cup
Blood is shunted into a heparinized machine during this procedure.
Hemodialysis
What is the term used to describe nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate?
benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
What position will the patient be in during a right nephrectomy for a right renal tumor?
left lateral kidney
Which of the following fluids should be used when doing a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)?
Glycine
Each statement below is true of a kidney transplant, EXCEPT for which of the following?
A kidney transplant is the transplantation of only a cadaver kidney into the recipient’s iliac fossa.
A vast system of microscopic tubules that communicate directly with capillaries in order to filter the blood.
Glomerulus
An abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tunical vaginalis is referred to as a?
hydrocele
Which ribs are removed during surgical procedures of the ureter or kidney that require a lumbar or simple flank incision?
11 and 12
This structure is anastomosed to the ileum whenever the surgeon creates an ileal conduit.
Ureter
What does the KUB in the acronym KUB stand for?
kidneys, ureters, and bladder
This procedure is an alternative approach to a TURP and utilizes a cystoscopic setup as its base.
transcystoscopic urethroplasty
Which surgical procedure involves diverting urine flow through an isolated loop of bowel?
ileal conduit
What surgical instrument is used to remove tissue fragments from within the bladder during a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)?
Ellik evacuator
This solution is used to perfuse the harvested kidney from a cadever but should NEVER be used to perfuse a kidney from a living donor.
Collins or Sachs solution
Which artery provides the blood supply to the kidney?
renal
Forceps used to grasp the vas during a vasectomy are which of the following?
Allis
This is the landmark in the bladder that is marked by ureteral and urethral orifices.
trigone
This is the concave area where the renal artery and vein enter and exit the kidney on the medial side.
Hilum
Which of the following specialist are NOT required for a transrectal seed implantation?
OB/GYN
Which of the following describes the purposes of a kidney lift or kidney rest?
increases the space between the lower ribs and iliac crest
This is the location of the kidney in the body. (one word) Referring to the cavity lying posterior to the peritoneal cavity.
retroperitoneal
This structure communicates with the lower bladder to enable excretion of urine from the exterior of the human body.
Urethra
This tube is inserted percutaneously into the kidney to drain urine outside of the body.
Nephrostomy
When urine is discharged from the urinary bladder, this is known as which of the following?
micturition
The kidneys receive their blood supply through the____________arteries, which originate from the____________.
Renal; aorta
This instrument is used to dilate the urethra in GU surgery.
Van Buren
When performing a penile implant, the reservoir is placed where?
abdomen
All of the following can be used for dilatation of urethral strictures except for which of the following?
Braasch bulb
Vas deferens join this structure with the ejaculatory duct.
Epididymis
Surgical removal of the testis or testes is referred to as which of the following?
orchiectomy
An open-ended tip, whistle tip, cone tip, and olive tip are which of the following catheters?
Ureteral
Which of the following procedures are performed on a patient with chronic and terminal renal disease to filter blood and remove ingested toxins?
AV shunt
Peritoneal dialysis
AV Fistula
A,B,C
