UTI revision 0.0 / 5 ? Health & Social CareUrinary tract infections OtherOther Created by: Aleya McCalmontCreated on: 18-10-23 22:41 What are some risks for a UTI? Sexual activity Spermacide use Post menopausal 1 of 10 Name three key signs/symptoms for a diagnosis of a UTI Dysuria New nocturia Cloudy looking urine 2 of 10 What is dysuria? Burning pain when passing urine 3 of 10 What is nocturia? Having to pass urine during the night 4 of 10 What are other risk factors for a UTI? Previous history of uti Family history of uti Indwelling catheter or foreign object ie stones 5 of 10 What is considered a fever? Temperature greater than or equal to 37.9c 6 of 10 What is visible haematuria? Visible blood in the urine 7 of 10 Who else is at risk of UTI? Diabetics Women over the age of 65 People on recurrent antibiotics People with poor bladder emptying 8 of 10 What can flank pain indicate? Can be a sign of Kidney problems. Together with fever, chills, blood in urine, frequency or urgent urination would indicate kidney problems. 9 of 10 Why are post menopausal women more prone to UTIs Reduced oestrogen 10 of 10
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