Question 1

When a female patient develops cystitis, the most likely cause is from ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  dehydration 
B)  fecal contamination 
C)  drinking a lot of water 
D)  frequent urination 
E)  wiping front to back 
A)  dehydration 
B)  fecal contamination 
C)  drinking a lot of water 
D)  frequent urination 
E)  wiping front to back

Question 2

-Number 2 on the figure of the kidney shows the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  
-Number 2 on the figure of...

Question 3

Which of these is a hormone that helps to regulate red blood cell production?

Accepted Answer

A)  Erythropoietin 
B)  Renin 
C)  Aldosterone 
D)  ADH 
E)  Oxytocin 
A)  Erythropoietin 
B)  Renin 
C)  Aldosterone 
D)  ADH 
E)  Oxytocin

Question 4

The ________ arterioles bring blood to the tightly packed, increasingly narrow capillaries of the glomeruli.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ arterioles bring blood to the...

Question 5

-The structure at number 1 on the figure of the kidney is the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  
-The structure at number 1 on...

Question 6

Number 9 on the figure shows the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Number 9 on the figure shows the...

Question 7

In which process of urine formation are nutrients, ions, and water returned to the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glomerular filtration 
B)  Tubular reabsorption 
C)  Tubular secretion 
D)  Elimination 
E)  Micturition 
A)  Glomerular filtration 
B)  Tubular reabsorption 
C)  Tubular secretion 
D)  Elimination 
E)  Micturition

Question 8

The ____ contains the renal artery, renal vein, and ureter.

Accepted Answer

A)  renal sinus 
B)  hilum 
C)  renal pelvis 
D)  renal cortex 
E)  renal column 
A)  renal sinus 
B)  hilum 
C)  renal pelvis 
D)  renal cortex 
E)  renal column

Question 9

When taking a urine sample from a patient for testing, you notice it is cloudy. This could indicate ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cystitis 
B)  renal failure 
C)  renal calculi 
D)  incontinence 
E)  poor cleansing when collecting the urine 
A)  cystitis 
B)  renal failure 
C)  renal calculi 
D)  incontinence 
E)  poor cleansing when collecting the urine

Question 10

In addition to urea, ________ ________ is a waste product formed by the breakdown of proteins and nucleic acids.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In addition to urea, ________ ________ is...

Question 11

Carol recently had surgery to repair a urinary sphincter. Since then, she has had trouble with urinary incontinence. The physician has assured her that this will be a temporary condition, but she wants to know what she can do to help alleviate this problem. Which of the following is your best reply?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Wear incontinence pads for a while; it takes a long time to heal after surgery." 
B)  "You can do Kegel exercises to increase your control of the urinary sphincters." 
C)  "We can perform another surgery to repair your urethral sphincter." 
D)  "Try using an over-the-counter diuretic to make the urge to urinate stronger." 
E)  "Stop taking your prescription diuretic until you recover from the surgery." 
A)  "Wear incontinence pads for a while; it takes a long time to heal after surgery." 
B)  "You can do Kegel exercises to increase your control of the urinary sphincters." 
C)  "We can perform another surgery to repair your urethral sphincter." 
D)  "Try using an over-the-counter diuretic to make the urge to urinate stronger." 
E)  "Stop taking your prescription diuretic until you recover from the surgery."

Question 12

The renal medulla is divided into triangular-shaped areas called renal ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The renal medulla is divided into triangular-shaped...

Question 13

-The ________, shown at number 1 on the figure, is where the renal artery, renal vein, and Ureters enter the kidney.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  
-The ________, shown at number 1...

Question 14

The ________ is shown at number 8 on the figure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ is shown at number 8...

Question 15

Which of these is the medial depression of a kidney?

Accepted Answer

A)  Renal sinus 
B)  Hilum 
C)  Ureter 
D)  Renal pelvis 
E)  Renal medulla 
A)  Renal sinus 
B)  Hilum 
C)  Ureter 
D)  Renal pelvis 
E)  Renal medulla

Question 16

The ________ is shown at number 6 on the figure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ is shown at number 6...

Question 17

The loop of Henle curves back toward the renal corpuscle and starts to twist again, becoming the ________ tubule that joins with tubules from several nephrons to form collecting ducts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The loop of Henle curves back toward...

Question 18

How does pyelonephritis begin?

Accepted Answer

A)  As an infection in the kidneys 
B)  As an autoimmune reaction 
C)  As a side effect of some medications 
D)  With a loss of kidney function 
E)  With a bladder infection 
A)  As an infection in the kidneys 
B)  As an autoimmune reaction 
C)  As a side effect of some medications 
D)  With a loss of kidney function 
E)  With a bladder infection

Question 19

In the kidneys what combines with water and ions to form urine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Red blood cells 
B)  Erythropoietin 
C)  Metabolic wastes 
D)  Red bone marrow 
E)  Renin 
A)  Red blood cells 
B)  Erythropoietin 
C)  Metabolic wastes 
D)  Red bone marrow 
E)  Renin

Question 20

Chronic ________, or inflammation of the glomerulus of the kidney, is one of the causes of chronic renal disease.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Chronic ________, or inflammation of the glomerulus...

Exam 30: The Urinary System

When a female patient develops cystitis, the most likely cause is from ____.

-Number 2 on the figure of the kidney shows the ________.

Which of these is a hormone that helps to regulate red blood cell production?

The ________ arterioles bring blood to the tightly packed, increasingly narrow capillaries of the glomeruli.

-The structure at number 1 on the figure of the kidney is the ________.

Number 9 on the figure shows the ________.

In which process of urine formation are nutrients, ions, and water returned to the body?

The ____ contains the renal artery, renal vein, and ureter.

When taking a urine sample from a patient for testing, you notice it is cloudy. This could indicate ____.

In addition to urea, ________ ________ is a waste product formed by the breakdown of proteins and nucleic acids.

The renal medulla is divided into triangular-shaped areas called renal ________.

-The ________, shown at number 1 on the figure, is where the renal artery, renal vein, and Ureters enter the kidney.

The ________ is shown at number 8 on the figure.

Which of these is the medial depression of a kidney?

The ________ is shown at number 6 on the figure.

The loop of Henle curves back toward the renal corpuscle and starts to twist again, becoming the ________ tubule that joins with tubules from several nephrons to form collecting ducts.

How does pyelonephritis begin?

In the kidneys what combines with water and ions to form urine?

Chronic ________, or inflammation of the glomerulus of the kidney, is one of the causes of chronic renal disease.

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Infection Control Fundamentals

Safety and Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Communication

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Managing Medical Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Schedule Management

Insurance Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Collections and Financial Management

Organization of the Body

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System

The Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Nervous System

The Reproductive Systems

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Infection Control Practices

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Exam

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting in Eye and Ear Care

Assisting in Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Samples

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Math and Dosage Calculations

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

Filters

In addition to urea, is a waste product formed by the breakdown of proteins and nucleic acids.