UTI's 0.0 / 5 ? NursingAnatomy and PhysiologyUniversityNone Created by: JennycaveCreated on: 18-10-22 20:23 What is the term for passing painful burning urination Dysuria 1 of 12 Which one of the following is not a typical symptom of a UTI: 1) Cloudy urine 2) New Nocturia 3) Headache 4) Fever 3) Headache 2 of 12 In women aged 65 & under with a UTI, what may a temperature of 37.9 and above indicate? - Sepsis - Pyelonephritis (kidney infection) 3 of 12 Haematuria is a symptom of a UTI, what does this mean? There is visible blood in the urine 4 of 12 Urgency and frequency of urination decrease with a UTI TRUE or FALSE FALSE (They increase) 5 of 12 Is flank pain more likely to be sign of a kidney problem, or a UTI? Kidney problem (accompanied by fever, blood in the urine, frequent or urgent urination) 6 of 12 Betty is 70 years old, she has experienced some new incontinence with suprapubic pain and delirium. Is this likely to a sign of a UTI? Yes 7 of 12 List 3 strong UTI risk factors - Sexual activity - menopause - Spermicide use - Family history of UTI's - Presence of a foreign body e.g catheter - 8 of 12 List 3 weak UTI risk factors - insulin treated diabetes - recent antibiotic use - Poor bladder emptying - Increasing age 9 of 12 Why is menopause a strong risk factor for UTI The absence of oestrogen 10 of 12 The most common route of infection for UTI's in women is the ascending or descending pathway Ascending pathway 11 of 12 How could reoccurrence of UTI in post-menopausal women be prevented? Acidification of vaginal fluid PH by application of topical oestrogen compounds 12 of 12
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