Urinary Disorders

Question 1

Water balance is regulated by the kidneys and results in

Answer 1

urine formation

Question 2

Urine is formed in the _______ of the kidneys

Answer 2

nephrons

Question 3

Urine is formed in the nephrons of the kidneys through

Answer 3

Glomerular filtration
Tubular reabsorption
Tubular secretion

Question 4

Kidneys need adequate blood flow to maintain

Answer 4

hydrostatic pressure

Question 5

AKI

Answer 5

Acute kidney injury

Question 6

Is AKI reversible?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

Network of blood vessels in kidney

Answer 7

Glomerulus

Question 8

Number of nephrons in each kidney

Answer 8

I million +

Question 9

Surrounds Glomerulus where urine formation begins

Answer 9

Bowman’s capsule

Question 10

Functions of the kidneys:

Answer 10

Remove nitrogenous waste: urea, creatinine, uric acid
Balance water and electrolytes: sodium and potassium
Release hormones: renin, erythropoietin, calciferol
Degrade and eliminate hormones from bloodstream

Question 11

Helps in the movement of urine to the Bladder

Answer 11

Peristalsis

Question 12

Valve exists between the Bladder and

Answer 12

the ureter

Question 13

Sometimes if you have a stricture in the ureter it can cause fluid backup and cause

Answer 13

Hydronephrosis

Question 14

Swelling of one or both kidneys.

Answer 14

Hydronephrosis

Question 15

a hollow smooth muscle that lies behind the symphysis pubis when empty

Answer 15

bladder

Question 16

When it is empty you can’t feel it but when it is full you can

Answer 16

palpate the top of the bladder.

Question 17

the detrusor muscle

Answer 17

3 layers of smooth muscle

Question 18

Bladder neck or internal urinary sphincter is located at

Answer 18

the lower portion of the bladder

Question 19

Transparent urine is

Answer 19

normal

Question 20

Cloudy urine has

Answer 20

bacteria (infection)

Question 21

There should be NO glucose, protein, blood, bacteria, albumin, calculi, casts in

Answer 21

urine

Question 22

Activation of Parasympathetic and Sympathetic Nervous system to spinal pathway causes

Answer 22

urge to void