Uti

Question 1

A urinary tract infection is

Answer 1

infection found within the urinary tract

Question 2

mainly caused by urinary tract infection is

Answer 2

usually E.coli bacteria ….It can also be caused by a virus or fungus as well.

Question 3

UTI can be found anywhere through the urinary system such as

Answer 3

Lower urinary system: Urethra (Urethritis) and Bladder (Cystitis)

upper urinary system: Ureters (ureteritis) which is usually associated with bladder or kidney infection and Kidneys (pyelonephritis)

Question 4

There are many defense systems in the urinary tract that help prevent a urinary tract infection.

Answer 4

1-physiology of how urine drains out of the kidneys (no back flowing),
2-urine itself (sterile and has antiseptic properties)
3-lining of the urinary tract (immune cells to fight infection)
4-prostate gland (secrete antimicrobial fluid)
5-normal flora of the vagina (good bacteria to fight bad bacteria)

Question 5

Symptoms of urinary tract infection include:

Answer 5

1-Pain when voiding (burning)
2-Persistent need to void but not a lot is voided or can’t void
3-Odor to urine that is dark and cloudy (can have blood)
4-Cramping in abdomen or pain at the costovertebral angle,
5-Spasms of the bladder or urethra
7-Fever
8-Increased WBC on U/A

Question 6

Nursing management of UTI includes:

Answer 6

1-assessing for signs and symptoms of UTI (catch it before it becomes complicated),
2-Maintain fluid status (intake and output)
3-control pain
4-monitor for complications
5-administer medications per MD order
6-EDUCATE the patient about how to prevent and follow MD treatment plan for UTI etc.

Question 7

Risk factor for Urinary Tract infection ? (hard to void)

Answer 7

1-Hormone change : pregnancy,menopause,birth control
2-antibiotics:change normal flora
3-renal stones:prevent urine from draining
4-diabetes:decrease immune system-glucose in urine,urinary retention
5- obstructive prostatic hypertrophy
6- decrease immune system: virus +fungal

Question 8

شو بتعمل ال antibiotics لل normal floral

Answer 8

Kill all good bacteria

Question 9

لمريض الuti شو المشكلة لو الجلكوز بالبول

Answer 9

هاي بيئة مناسبة للبكتيرياة للنمو

Question 10

obstructive prostatic hypertrophy what happens

Answer 10

البروستات بتسكر على urethra فا بيبطل يعرف يبول المريض وهاي اسمها(urinary retention)

وكمان البروستات مابتعرف تفرز antimicrobial fluid فا بتخسر الحرب ضد العدوى

Question 11

How diagnosis UTI

Answer 11

Urinalysis
Urine culture
Cystoscopy

Question 12

What is urinalysis scan?

Answer 12

WBC+bacteria

Question 13

What is Urine culture ?

Answer 13

Test to find germs(such as bacteria)in urine that can cause infection.

Question 14

Always do urine culture …..

Answer 14

First then give antibiotics

Question 15

What is Cystoscopy

Answer 15

Assess inside of bladder+urethra

Question 16

Cystoscopy most commonly for

Answer 16

People who have recurrent (uti) they want to see that is going on structure issue +blockage something

Question 17

Normal out-but

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At least 30cc an hour

Question 18

Foley catheter is

Answer 18

Great entrance for bacteria

Question 19

Encourage 2.5-3L of fluid per day why?

Answer 19

We want urinary system flushing itself + getting that bacteria out

Question 20

Best medication for uti is

Answer 20

Bactrim

Question 21

Education for patient with urinary tract infection is

Answer 21

Encourage voiding 2-3 hrs
Take all antibiotics 
Wipe front to back 
Void after intercourse
Avoid wearing any tight underwear (cotton underwear)