Urinary Tract Infection

Question 1

Urinary tract infection

Answer 1

an infection in any part of the urinary tract

Question 2

Where are urinary tract infections most common

Answer 2

lower tract (urethra, bladder)

Question 3

Populations most prevalent

Answer 3

women, ages 20-40

Question 4

Risk factors of UTIs

Answer 4

women, old age, catheter, diabetes, dehydration, improper hygiene, use of contraceptives, urinary tract obstruction, immunodeficiency

Question 5

Describe a healthy urinary tract

Answer 5

sterile, normal flora confined to the urethral opening

Question 6

What clears bacteria from the body

Answer 6

continual outflow of urine

Question 7

Why does obstruction increase risk for a UTI

Answer 7

stagnant urine is ideal for bacterial growth

Question 8

3 characteristics signs of a UTI

Answer 8

frequency, pain, urgency with urination

Question 9

What are symptoms from in a UTI

Answer 9

inflammation of the bladder

Question 10

Clinical presentation of UTIs

Answer 10

cloudy, strong-smelling urine, hematuria, suprapubic tenderness, bladder spasms, no changes are usually found in the physical exam

Question 11

Diagnosis of UTI

Answer 11

urine analysis, cultures (checking for WBC, RBC, bacteria)

Question 12

Treatment of UTI

Answer 12

antibiotic based on culture results, hydration

Question 13

Urosepsis

Answer 13

sepsis caused by an infection in the urinary tract

Question 14

Complications of UTI

Answer 14

urosepsis, patients can be severely/acutely ill, fever, chills, disorientation