UTI's (2) Flashcards
1
Q
What are the predominant bacteria in the vagina?
A
-Lactobacilli
2
Q
What does Lactobacilli do?
A
-Produce lactic acid which maintains the acidic PH of the vagina
3
Q
What is the Acidic PH range of the vagina?
A
-3.8-4.5
4
Q
What are the male reproductive organs?
A
- Two testes
- System of ducts
- Accessory glands
- Penis
5
Q
What do testes produce?
A
- Sex hormones
- Sperm
6
Q
What is a good urine specimen?
A
-Midstream
7
Q
What are you looking for when observing the urine?
A
- Blood content
- Debris
- Unusual material
8
Q
What does a dipstick analysis look at?
A
- Glucose
- Ketone
- Specific gravity
- Blood
- PH
9
Q
What do you look for in microscopy?
A
- WBC’s
- RBC’s
- Crystals
- Bacteria
10
Q
UTI’s acquired in hospital tend to be caused by?
A
-More antibiotic resistant organisms
11
Q
What is first pass urine?
A
-Urine from the urethra
